Maternity Services in Devon

Welcome to the My Health Devon Maternity Pages.

Here you can learn more about local maternity services in Devon. We have helpful information, contact details, and advice for every stage of your pregnancy journey, including links to NHS information.

National NHS Pregnancy Information

The NHS Pregnancy Guide covers everything from early pregnancy to labour and birth, including keeping well, antenatal tests, symptoms, mental health, and newborn care.
Access the full guide at: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/

Local Maternity Services

Royal Devon University Healthcare (RDUH) – North & East Devon

RDUH provides maternity care at North Devon District Hospital and the Wonford (Exeter) site. Care includes antenatal, labour, and postnatal support, as well as Birth Centres in Exeter and Tiverton.

https://www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/services/maternity-and-obstetrics-birth-and-babies/

 Self‑Referral

 Antenatal Care

Information on scans, tests and classes:

https://www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/services/maternity-and-obstetrics-birth-and-babies/antenatal-care/

University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP) – West Devon

Derriford Hospital provides midwife‑ and consultant‑led maternity care, virtual tours, antenatal education and round‑the‑clock triage.
More information: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/maternity/

 Self‑Referral / Booking

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/midwife-booking

 Antenatal Care

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/antenatal-care

Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust – South Devon

Torbay Hospital offers midwife‑ and consultant‑led care for about 2,000 birthing people per year, including home birth options and a Special Care Baby Unit.
More information:
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/services/maternity-services/

Self‑Referral

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/services/maternity-services/self-referral-form/

Antenatal Care

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/services/maternity-services/maternity-antenatal/