The maternity stay
Welcome to the Maternity Unit and congratulations on the birth of your baby.
We have a wide range of staff who work on the unit including, midwives, maternity support workers, healthcare support workers, consultants and registrars.
You may meet other health professionals who visit regularly, such as hearing screeners and physiotherapists. If you would like to speak to our consultants or ward manager, please ask your baby’s named midwife and they will be happy to assist you.
Parent facilities
Parent facilities
Visitors and parents may use the Day Room to make themselves a drink. Please ensure that the drink has a lid on if you are taking it onto the ward.
Fire alarm testing
Fire alarm testing takes place every Thursday morning. When leaving the unit for any length of time, please make staff aware of your absence. This is to ensure staff know your whereabouts in the event of a fire.
Food options
Food including deliveries and vending machines
Partners are not provided with meals. See below for details of coffee shops/restaurant.
The Café @ Boston
Inside the main entrance to the hospital, you’ll find a coffee shop with a seating area. Hot and cold beverages, fresh sandwiches, a selection of quality cakes, jacket potatoes and other light bites including paninis and pasties are available.
Opening times:
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm
Restaurant
A wide selection of hot and cold meals including a daily special. The fresh salad bar offers a large healthy selection.
Opening times:
Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 7pm
Saturday and Sunday, CLOSED
The Shop @ Boston
This is next to the café in the main entrance of the hospital. You can buy a range of ready-to-eat sweet and savoury foods. You can also buy nappies, gifts, cards, toiletries, clothing, magazines, books and newspapers.
Opening times:
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 8pm
Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 7pm
Takeaways/deliveries
Takeaways can be delivered to the hospital. However, partners need to take responsibility for collecting the food.
Getting to hospital and visiting
Getting to the hospital
https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/hospitals/pilgrim-hospital-boston/directions/
Parking
https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/hospitals/pilgrim-hospital-boston/parking/
Visiting
Visiting partners – Labour ward partners are welcome at any time.
Antenatal ward, 9am to 9pm
Postnatal ward, 9am to 9pm
Family members/friends/neighbours 2pm to 8pm
Accommodation
Accommodation
Please note that partners are only permitted to stay overnight on the ward due to an individual care plan/clinical and the needs of the mother.
Hospital accommodation
High quality apartment share accommodation is located on our hospital site and subject to availability for relatives of patients, people attending training courses or interviews and contractors working on our sites. All apartments have secure access, shared lounges/dining areas, fully equipped kitchens and individual bedrooms with ensuite facilities.
If you wish to enquire about this please contact the accommodation booking clerk on 01476 464487or by emailing [email protected]
Local accommodation (near the hospital)
- The King’s Arms, 13 Horncastle Road, Boston, PE21 9BU. Phone 01205 624564
- Travelodge, Scott Drive, Wyberton, Boston, PE21 7NH. Phone 08719 846587
- Premier Inn, Wainfleet Road, Boston, PE21 9RW. Phone 0333 003 8101
Toilets
There are specific visitor toilets for partners located in the reception area of Maternity Ward.
Partners staying overnight on the ward due to partners clinical need
If a plan has been put into place for a partner (due to clinical need) to stay overnight, mothers are usually allocated a side room which has ensuite facilities which partners can use.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the hospital sites including car parks. E-cigarettes and vaping will be permitted in outdoor areas of the hospital if it is not done near others.
Local shops/supermarkets
Asda Boston Superstore, Lister Way, Boston PE21 8EQ. Phone 01205 316000
Lidl, Tawney St, Boston, PE21 9RS. Phone 0203 9665566
Contacting the ward
We know that it can be a worrying time when your loved one is in hospital and you will want to know how they are. It would help if only one member of the family contacts the ward after 1pm and they can pass on the information to the rest of the family. Phone number for maternity is 01205 445429.
Launderette
The hospital does not offer launderette services for patients and families therefore the nearest services are located at 6 Red Lion Street, Boston, PE21 6NY.
Security and ward rounds
Security
There is an intercom system on the main door – if the buzzer is not answered immediately, please be patient as we may be busy with mums and babies. For security reasons please do not let anyone else through the doors with you.
Please note the main entrance of the maternity block is locked at 10pm and reopens at 6am.
These security measures are in place to keep your baby safe so please help us to do this.
Ward rounds
If your partner is under the care of a Consultant Obstetrician they will be reviewed by a doctor once per day and more often if experiencing any complications. Your partner will have an opportunity to ask questions and develop a plan of care with the doctor and the midwife who are caring for her.
Counselling and psychology
Counselling and psychology
We understand this is a challenging time with lots of ups and downs. Please seek support from the Maternity team.
Feedback
We would love to hear all about your/your partner’s maternity experience – what worked well or not so well? This information is then fed back into the system where improvements are made and praise is celebrated. Please contact [email protected] for more details and/or scan the QR code below with your smart device.
Any questions please ask a member of maternity staff.