Chorley or Preston birth centre

Hi would love some advice . Please share ! 30 weeks this week. I’m currently under the care of Chorley birth centre. And at the start of my pregnancy nothing could have changed my mind about wanting to give birth there as first choice (assuming no complications). However, my mum who isn’t a midwife but has experience managing labour wards has done nothing but attempt to scare me out of giving birth anywhere but the Preston birth centre / labour ward. I won’t put what she’s said as my aim is not to scare any one else, I’m so conflicted . I love the care I receive at Chorley so really I’m looking for advice on is Preston birth centre very similar? What’s the care like ? How safe am I at Chorley, any FTM’s who gave birth there ? I think im looking for reassurance that Chorley would be a perfectly safe place to be , even if something went wrong . P.s I’m aware I may not get any choice if there is need for intervention. So this is a first plan scenario!

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They’re very good, I know a few people who have given birth there :) nothing but good words. They always say if anything complicated was to happen they could almost every time within enough time get you to Preston hospital if any complications were to arise :)

I was under the same. I decided to give birth at Preston as if I needed intervention I would have to be take to Preston and didn’t want to risk the delay for my baby… personal choice. Preston were absolutely amazing I had a failed induction and the midwifes were absolutely amazing preparing me for my emergency c section! I can’t fault any of the staff even after giving birth they helped me do the basics as I couldn’t get up at first! Also didn’t discharge me due to me still having pains so ran multiple ultrasounds to check I was safe to leave! Luckily I did go to Preston as I did need that emergency c section I wouldn’t have had time to get to Preston from Chorley😅 But everyone is different so do what’s best for you x

Please do what's right for you and what your gut is telling you. Chorley ladies are amazing. They really are. I can't comment on Preston Birth Centre as my mind was made up that I wanted Chorley because I didn't want any regrets! My best friend opted for Preston Birth Centre and was happy with her care there also. If there is anything that they think is wrong at Chorley then they will get you over to Preston. (As this happened to me) Because they are midwife led, they have to ring Preston hourly too. Happy to talk more about my experiences if it would help. I did a hypnobirthing course and met a lovely lady who did successfully have her first LO at Chorley & she too was really happy with her care 😊.