{"id":2636,"date":"2025-10-21T15:09:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/maternity\/?page_id=2636"},"modified":"2025-10-21T15:10:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:10:40","slug":"labour-ward-at-the-royal-infirmary-of-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/maternity\/where-do-i-want-to-give-birth\/labour-ward-at-the-royal-infirmary-of-edinburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"Labour Ward at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The labour ward (also called obstetric unit) is run by a team of midwives, consultant obstetricians, maternity care assistants and clinical support workers who provide one-to-one care and support throughout your labour and in the early hours following the birth of your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The labour ward at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) is the largest in the Lothians. Each year, we support around 6,000 births. Midwives provide direct care to all women during their stay in the labour ward with access and support from medical staff around decision making and performing certain procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A straightforward pregnancy<\/strong> means you do not have any known complications that may affect your pregnancy and the birth. Scroll down for information on complications and recommendations for birth centre delivery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An obstetric unit<\/strong> provides on-site access to specialist services such as obstetricians and operating theatres, as well as specialist neonatal and anaesthetic care. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Is the labour ward at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh the right choice for me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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