Women & Childrens Services
Services
Women and Children Services will provide care for women and children, in a safe and effective way, which avoids where possible unnecessary hospital visits and admissions. These services include:
Obstetrics - Inpatient ante-natal and post-natal services along with Obstetric Triage are centralised on the Stirling site. Outpatient services which includes daycare , early pregnancy assessment service and obstetric outpatient clinics are available on both the Stirling and Falkirk sites.
Gynaecology - The Gynaecology surgical inpatient service operates over two sites with daycases being undertaken on the Falkirk Royal Infirmary site and longer stays being accommodated on the Stirling Royal Infirmary site. The outpatient services, consisting of general gynaecology, gyn oncology, uro/gynaecology, colposcopy, smear and post menopausal bleed clinics, are available at both the Falkirk and Stirling sites. The Subfertility Service is based in Falkirk.
Paediatrics - The Inpatient, Paediatric Ambulatory service and Community Child Health Department are based at Stirling Royal Infirmary. Outpatient clinics are held on both the Falkirk and Stirling sites.
Neonatal - The Neonatal service which includes Neo-natal Intensive Care and Special Baby Care, is based at Stirling Royal Infirmary.
Further Information
For more information on health during pregnancy please look at the following links:
- Ready Steady Baby - a guide to pregancy, birth and early parenthood by NHS Health Scotland
- Take Life On - Simple steps to a healthier lifestyle from the Scottish Government
