Ward 33 is one of our two postnatal wards.
Ward 33 has 24 beds:
- five four-bedded bays
- one two-bedded bay
- two single cubicles, both with en-suite
Single cubicles are allocated by taking into account of the physical and emotional needs of you and your baby. There are designated toilets for each bay and cubicle and shower facilities on the ward corridor.
You and your baby will receive postnatal care on Ward 33 if your baby requires any additional care. Ward 33 has a transitional care team based on the ward who specialise in the holistic care of babies:
- Born between 34+0 and 37+0 weeks
- Born with a birth weight below 2.5kg
- Needing regular medicine via a cannula, for example intravenous antibiotics.
- More complex jaundice requiring phototherapy
Visiting and overnight stays
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have made a number of changes to the way people access our services. You can find out more here.
These guidelines are reviewed regularly to make sure we can continue to provide you with the safest and most effective care.
We appreciate that a pregnancy is often a family event. Our team are doing everything they can to support your family to be a part of the journey with you, whilst keeping those using our services and our staff safe. We understand that this is a challenging time for all and we want to let you know we are still here for you and we want you to talk to us. Accessing care is now more important than ever. If you have any concerns or queries, please contact the maternity assessment unit, your community midwife or GP.
Students
As a teaching hospital we will often have students from various specialities come to Ward 33 to gain experience during their studies. They could be:
- Midwives
- Doctors
- Paramedics
- Nurses
- Occupational therapists
The students can be at various stages of their training and may be male or female. They always appreciate your permission to watch or participate in any part of your care as this experience is vital to their training. It is your decision as to whether you will allow any student to participate or watch any or all of your care or whether you would like to decline students altogether.
Location of ward
You can find us on Level 4 of the Leazes Wing at the RVI.
Contact
Please contact us on 0191 282 5633
