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Delivery suite

In addition to our midwife led unit we also offer a consultant led delivery option, the delivery suite offers women who suffer from any health complications, or have risk-factors in their pregnancy the opportunity to be supported by a team of consultants and midwives.

The suite has eight en-suite delivery rooms and a birthing pool. Each delivery room contains a specialised multi-positional birthing bed and armchair and we have a large supply of birthing balls and bean bags to aid comfort throughout labour and promote an active birth.

We have our own dedicated Operating Theatre and Recovery, and anaesthetic doctors are on call 24 hours to provide epidurals for women who choose them for labour.

Mothers and birth partners also have access to a parents’ sitting room with a self service drinks machine. A father’s overnight stay room is available and is equipped with a double sofa bed and en suite facilities. An automated snack /cold drinks dispenser is situated in the lobby area adjacent to the lift.

Included in the Delivery Suite is a theatre complex, including an anaesthetic, recovery area and blood bank facility. The recovery area is also used as a ‘high dependency area’ for women requiring this type of care.

Unexpected closure of lifts in Beeden House and reduced lift capacity in the Main Block, Bedford Hospital

Beeden House

We have had to make the difficult decision to close both lifts in Beeden House after finding an unexpected fault during routine maintenance.

This means that there will be disruption to services and appointments on the upper floors of Beeden House.

We are currently contacting patients to find the best individual solution for them, minimise disruption and ensure they continue to receive the care they need. At this point you do not need to contact us, we will contact all affected patients.

The decision to close the lifts was hard, but we felt it was the safest decision to best protect our patients and staff.

Reduced lift capacity in the Main Block

Please be aware our lifts in the Main Block currently have reduced capacity. In order to maintain lift functions and minimise traffic in the remaining lifts, we will be prioritising high priority movements.

Staff, patients and visitors can access the main block lifts if required, but may be asked to wait at main reception while other priority movements are made. A minimum of 4 people will be required before the lift departs. Security staff operating the lifts will be mindful that not all disabilities are visible and make appropriate accommodations for non-ambulant staff and visitors.

We apologise for the inconvenience the closure of lifts and reduced lift capacity will cause.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and support.