Our maternity unit
We currently support around 4,000 women across West Sussex and East Surrey throughout their pregnancy journeys. In 2024, more than 3,900 women gave birth either at home or in our birthing unit and delivery suite at East Surrey Hospital.
Our team includes around 300 dedicated clinical staff, all focused on providing you with the best possible care and experience. We're here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year — and we look forward to supporting you and your family.
Contact us
Just found out you are pregnant?
Please complete our online self-referral form. A midwife will contact you to offer your maternity screening tests and first appointment.
Early pregnancy unit (under 16 weeks)
Our early pregnancy unit (EPU) supports women up to 16 weeks into pregnancy with concerns such as vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain or excessive vomiting (hyperemesis gravadium), by appointment only. Please visit the early pregnancy unit for more information.
If you are over 16 weeks gestation
To contact the maternity team, please see our contact us page. If you have urgent concerns regarding yourself or your baby, call 01737 231764. In an emergency, call 999.
The Friends and Family Test (FFT) is a three question survey about each stage of your maternity journey and takes no more than five minutes. Please help us by clicking the link below.