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Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) Community Maternity Unit Contact details

We don't seem to be contacted by anyone about the RAH - possibly because many people aren't aware that the RAH now comes under the umbrella of NHS Greater Glasgow. However, the work that is being done by the midwives in the Community Maternity Unit is marvellous & if you want the best shot at giving birth normally in Glasgow (& especially in water) on the NHS, then definitely book here - everyone who is deemed 'low risk' is entitled to this fantastic service.

Also read Debbie's account of her home water birth under the guidance of the 'wonderful' RAH's Community Midwives to whom she transferred her care.

 

NHS UK AVERAGES

2005

INDEPENDENT MIDWIVES 2003/4/5 UK AVERAGE

(ONE-TO-ONE CONTINUITY OF CARE)

ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL 2005

(NOT THE COMMUNITY MATERNITY UNIT)

Total C-Section
24.9%
13.6%
29.3%
Planned C-Section
9.5%
6.8%
13.7%
Emergency C-Section
15.4%
6.8%
15.6%
Induction
21.1%
2%
27.5%
Unassisted Vaginal Birth
47.3%
82%
35.7%
Spontaneous Births
62.9%
86.2%
56.1%
Forceps
7.1%
1.8%
7.7%
Ventouse
4.7%
2.4%
6.3%
Home Birth

1.28% (Scotland)

87% (planned)

75% (achieved)

0.6% (Glasgow)
Breastfeeding at birth

45.4% (Scotland)
94.5%
39.2%

Breastfeeding at 6 weeks

35.1% (Glasgow)
81%
NO DATA
Percentage of mothers classed as high risk
NO DATA
56%*
NO DATA

* Mothers deemed high risk = over 40, multiple birth, breech birth, more than 3 miscarriages, previous stillbirth, previous c/s, previous postpartum haemorrhage, chronic medical condition, assisted conception, malpresentation, diabetic, Group B Strep carrier, previous obstetric complication eg pre-eclampsia, 3rd degree tear etc

All stats obtained from IMA, Dr Foster birth unit stats 2005, Birth Choice UK& ISD 2005