Information for families

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

More than 28,000 babies are born across Wales every year and your health board's dedicated midwives, doctors, maternity care support workers and support staff are committed to giving you personalised care of the highest standard to enable a positive birth experience.

On these pages, we aim to answer some of the questions you might have about pregnancy and giving birth, as well as providing links to other useful resources and organisations.

Pregnancy and birth

Information about the care you can expect to receive when you are pregnant, planning where you would like to give birth, and your legal rights as an employee to time off for antenatal appointments,

Neonatal Care

Information and support if your baby needs to spend time in a neonatal unit.

Transport

It might be necessary for your health and/or that of your baby for you to have your baby in a hospital that has neonatal services. Around one in 10 babies require the care of a neonatal unit. Find out more about the transfer process here.

PERIPrem Cymru

PERIPrem Cymru is an evidence-based care bundle, which improves outcomes for premature babies.