Helme Chase, Westmorland General Hospital - 01539 795375
Royal Lancaster Infirmary - 01524 583850
South Lakes Birth Centre, Furness General Hospital - 01229 403609
Westmorland General Hospital
01539 732288
Furness General Hospital
01229 870870
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
01524 65944
Millom Hospital
01229 402600
Ulverston Health Centre
01229 484045
Queen Victoria Hospital
01524 591680
Use of Entonox during home births
The use of Entonox (gas and air) during home births has now been reinstated.
This follows a temporary suspension that was in place to protect our midwifery colleagues from prolonged occupational exposure and to ensure their safety. A new policy, staff training and badges are now in place to detect over exposure and safeguard colleagues in home settings.
Entonox is considered a safe option for pain relief during childbirth and there is no danger to mothers or babies from using it.
We would like to thank everyone who uses our services and to our maternity teams for their ongoing understanding and support.
We will continue to monitor the situation and share any further updates when needed.
Helme Chase, Westmorland General Hospital - 01539 795375
Royal Lancaster Infirmary - 01524 583850
South Lakes Birth Centre, Furness General Hospital - 01229 403609