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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Visiting Guidance

One support partner can stay on site at all times.

Birthing spaces 

A maximum of two birthing partners can accompany people in labour.

Antenatal Ward, Postnatal Ward and TCU

We suggest that visitors attend during the core hours of: 10am-8pm (this includes children of the mother/birthing person and their partner). We do not allow children who are not baby’s brother or sister to visit.

Neonatal Unit

The unit has open visiting for parents and siblings. For anyone else, visiting is between 2.30-6pm. 

Antenatal Clinic, Scans, ANDA and Triage

One support partner can stay on site at all times. Children under the age of 16 are not allowed in ultrasound scan rooms.

Annexe and Pre-op

One support partner can stay on the Annexe and in Theatre.

For general guidance, please refer to our Trust Visitors Charter.

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