We employ almost 7,000 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites,
Building a happy and healthy baby begins way before they are born. Every baby needs nourishment and nurturing in the womb to give them their best start in life. Compared to other mammals, human
Baby Friendly Initiative
We are very proud of our ‘Baby Friendly’ status, and as a service we have achieved Gold Accreditation through the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI).
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About Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH)
Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH) is situated about 1.5 miles south of Halifax town centre the hospital offers a full range of day case and outpatient services
When you and baby are ready for discharge from hospital we will update your community midwife and GP and inform them that you are going home.
Please make sure that we have your correct GP
The Neonatal Unit in Calderdale provides care for the preterm and sick new-born babies of Calderdale and Kirklees. The unit has level two status, which means it can deliver intensive, high
Q - Can I use an e-cigarette to help me quit smoking during pregnancy?
A - Yes, e-cigarettes can help you to quit and are much less harmful than smoking. Stopping smoking early in pregnancy almost
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary – Located approximately 3 miles from Huddersfield town centre and with good public transport links, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary opened its doors in 1955. Since then,
Wherever you are planning to birth you are going to need to gather some kit for you, your birth partner and baby/ies for birth day. It is wise to have your kit packed and ready at least 2-3 weeks
If you are interested in having your baby at home, please discuss this with your midwife at booking or as soon as you know that you want to have a homebirth.
During your pregnancy your antenatal
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