Care that is personalised

You always have a choice about your care. At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) we are committed to ensuring every family feels informed, respected, and involved in decisions about their maternity and neonatal care.

Personalised care toolkit

Launched by the North East and North Cumbria Local Maternity and Neonatal System (NENC LMNS), the personalised care toolkit was developed in partnership with women, midwives, doctors, and Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) leads – including contributions from our team here at CDDFT. Access the personalised care toolkit. The toolkit includes:

  • Videos about where you can give birth
  • Leaflets and poster about your choices
  • Tools to help you make decisions

The toolkit was designed to help you make informed choices throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postnatal care, and to support you and your family to create a personalised care plan that reflects your needs and wishes.

Your birth your choice - myth busting poster with mum and healthcare staff
Choosing your place of birth in the North East and North Cumbria

Where to birth your baby - your choice

One of the first choices you can make in pregnancy is where to have your baby. You have the choice to birth your baby where you choose. Your care team may make recommendations for where to birth your baby based on evidence and safety recommendation and you will be supported to make the decision that is right for you.

Have your baby at home or in any hospital

You can have your baby at home or in any hospital. You can watch a range of videos covering information about all the hospital maternity units in the North East and North Cumbria.

Having your baby at CDDFT

At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust you can choose to have your baby: