Hertfordshire First Time Mums

Hey everyone, looking for anyone who recently gave birth at Watford General Hospital on Katherine Ward—was your partner able to stay with you overnight?

I'm due for an elective C-section and our community midwife wasn’t sure if partners are still allowed to stay overnight. Would love to hear recent experiences!

I had a terrible first pregnancy. High risk from the go and major placenta Previa causing issues and hospital stays from week 22, ending in a 34+6 weeks delivery via c section. I delivered at Watford general which I had originally registered with. However up until week 28 was sent to any other hospital with level 3 NICU units which meant spending a lot of time far from home and causing me lots of stress.

I’m now pregnant with my second child and obviously won’t know if I’ll have any similar issues until a bit later in my pregnancy. Luton & Dunstable is the only hospital near me with level 3 NICU care but we’re rated inadequate in summer 2025 and as far as I can tell have not had a revisit yet. So I take the risk with them considering my situation or do I register with Watford/lister who have slightly better ratings but not higher than level 2 NICU care?

Hiya! I’m a new first time mum to a beautiful boy who is 7 weeks old.

I’m looking to find some baby groups to join but I’m conscious that a lot of groups have older mums in. I’m 27 and not only looking to join a class for my boy’s development but for me to find some like minded mum friends.

Any suggestions are massively appreciated! :)

Putting myself out there and mum's still don't want to be friends with me.

Now I'm thinking there is something seriously wrong with me !

I would like to know which hospital you recommend to give birth in Hertfordshire (Watford general hospital, Northwick hospital, Barnet hospital), any other hospital where maternity and childcare is good?