Maternity Services

There is a maternity unit in both Antrim Area Hospital and Causeway Hospital, Coleraine. At both of our inpatient facilities there is a team of doctors, midwives and support staff who will provide care which is tailored to meet the needs of the women and their families who use our maternity service. There is also a dedicated team of community midwives who will provide a full range of midwifery care to women who live within the Northern Trust.

Baby and U

Our Baby and U – Your Pregnancy Journey section provides information and resources that will help you make informed choices regarding your pregnancy, place of birth, and birth choices.

You can also use the self-referral forms to request a ‘Booking Appointment’ at the Maternity Unit of your Choice within the NHSCT.

Maternity Unit Virtual Tours

Maternity Unit Virtual Tour, Causeway Hospital Transcript

Maternity Unit Virtual Tour, Antrim Hospital Transcript

UNICEF Baby friendly accreditation

Every year approximately 4000 babies are born in the Northern Trust area. The Northern Trust promotes and supports breastfeeding and has UNICEF Baby friendly accreditation, achieving the highest standard, the Gold award in 2018.

For more information on Breastfeeding Support within the NHSCT please visit Breastfeeding Support.

For information on our breastfeeding workshops and antenatal education classes please visit antenatal education.

UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative

Visiting Guidelines

For the most up to date Maternity Services information and visiting guidance please visit;

Visiting information for pregnant women attending Maternity Services– Updated November 2022

Northern Trust visiting arrangements

Following new guidance we would request that your partner/visitor take a lateral flow test prior to attendance at hospitals. Please do not attend if the test is positive and follow department of health guidance.

Read a letter from the Chief Medical Officer on COVID-19 testing