Maternity services for visitors to Devon.

If you think you are in labour, or you are worried about your baby’s movements, do not put off calling until the next day to see what happens – Call us.

There will be someone to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

No matter where you are visiting in Devon or Cornwall, you can access maternity services should you need them.

Wherever you go, find out what healthcare facilities are at your destination in case you need urgent medical attention. It’s a good idea to take your maternity medical records (sometimes called handheld notes) with you so you can give doctors the relevant information if necessary.

Each area in Devon, Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly have their own maternity services, click below where you are visiting to find the contact telephone number.

Exeter and North Devon
Torbay and South Devon
Plymouth and West Devon
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

For concerns or complications

Please call our maternity triage teams if you experience any of the following:

  • you think you are in labour
  • you are worried about your baby’s movements
  • any vaginal bleeding after 14 weeks
  • pain in your abdomen
  • fluid leaking from your vagina
  • blurred vision, seeing spots, flashing
  • severe pelvic pain
  • regular contractions at any point
  • feeling unwell with a high temperature
  • sudden swelling in hands, feet or face
  • itchy skin especially hands or feet
  • headache not helped by paracetamol
  • wound infection or a problem with stitches
  • feeding problems or questions
  • jaundiced baby

Do not put off calling until the next day to see what happens – There will be someone to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Exeter and North Devon

    Visit the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Trust maternity services page

    If you have any urgent health concerns, think you are in labour, or are worried about your baby’s movements, please contact us at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 01392 406616

    Important: Please read the information regarding Temporary suspension of births at North Devon District Hospital from Tuesday 11 August

    Torbay and South Devon

    Visit the Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust maternity services page

    If you are 12 weeks pregnant or more and have urgent concerns (for example, if you think you are in labour or are worried about your baby’s movements), call the maternity triage line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 01803 656588

    • Non-urgent enquiries: 01803 655771
    • Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU): 01803 654602

    Plymouth and West Devon

    Visit the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust maternity services page

    If you are worried, if you start to have contractions, if your waters break or for some reassurance call the maternity triage telephone number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 01752 430200 

    Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

    Visit the Royal Cornwall Hospitals maternity services page

    Call the maternity triage team immediately If you think you are in labour or your baby’s movements have slowed down or stopped 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week on 01872 258000

    When to call NHS 111

    If you are on holiday, you can call NHS 111 if you experience any of the following:

    • bleeding before your dating scan
    • cold and flu symptoms
    • diarrhoea and vomiting
    • shortness of breath or chest pain
    • vaginal discharge or itch
    • urinary problems or infection
    • vomiting
    • childhood disease advice
    • cysts and/or lumps
    • varicose veins or leg pain
    • prescription or repeat drugs
    • constipation or piles
    • nose bleeds
    • mastitis (you can also get feeding help from your midwife)