Maternity 360 tour text
Welcome to our maternity department
Take a tour of the rooms and equipment
Having your baby at Whipps Cross Hospital
Choosing our hospital
Choosing our hospital
We offer personalised care to women and pregnant people
We also work closely with our research centre dedicated to women's health.
If you choose to have your baby with us, we have an expert team of midwives and doctors who will work with you to plan a safe and comfortable pregnancy and delivery.
Our services are safe and you will be treated with respect, inclusivity and dignity. You and your family will be supported in every way possible if you choose to have your baby with us.
Following a 2019 and 2022 inspection by our healthcare regulator, our services were rated 'Good'.
Use our online form to refer yourself to our maternity team
Antenatal self referral form Whipps Cross hospital [docx] 186KB
Contact us
Contact us
We are available for you at all times
Maternity appointments and scans: 020 7767 3348
Dedicated helpline for any queries you have during pregnancy and after birth (10am-6pm, every day): 020 8535 6950
Out of hours helpline (between 6pm-10am, every day): 020 8535 5522, ext 6769
Early Gynaecology Unit & Maternity Triage (24 hours daily)
We offer emergency care
In your early pregnancy
The Emergency Gynaecology Unit (EGU) provides emergency care for women and pregnant people with problems in early pregnancy (up to 17 weeks) and emergency care for acute gynaecological problems.
Please contact us if you:
- are in pain or bleeding
- have a suspected ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside of the womb)
- have severe pelvic pain and you are not pregnant
The appointments are allocated from A&E, GPs or other healthcare providers. You will be given an appointment either on the day or within a few days.
You can self-refer if you've had:
- two previous miscarriages
- a previous ectopic pregnancy
- a previous molar pregnancy
Contact us
Phone us: 020 8535 6499
We are here:
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 7:00pm
- Weekends and bank holidays: 9:00am to 12:00pm
If you are pregnant and are having pain or heavy bleeding outside of these hours, please go to A&E.
Emergency care after 18 weeks
We offer emergency care
If you are more than 18 weeks pregnant
Our senior midwives are here for you from 18 weeks to up to 6 weeks after you give birth.
Please contact us if:
- you are experiencing reduced fetal movements
- you think you are in labour
- your water breaks
- are experiencing vaginal bleeding
If you have any other concerns such as itching, headaches and visual disturbances or postnatal concerns, please call us for advice.
Phone: 020 8539 5522, ext 6769.
