Our care

Birth

From the moment you call us to say labour has started, we are by your side. We tailor our care to your wishes, which we have already discussed in detail during your pregnancy. Do you want us there continuously? Would you prefer to be alone with your partner in the early stages? Depending on your progress, we always adjust to what feels right.

At ELLE, we offer various pain relief options for both home and hospital births. We always have the birth TENS available for you. Whether you give birth in hospital, at home, in bed, in water, or on a birth stool: together we make it happen.

When to call

Call immediately

Pregnancy
  • Blood loss
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • After a fall/blow to your abdomen
  • Fewer baby movements (from 26 weeks)
  • Headache, seeing stars, nausea/vomiting, upper abdominal pain, pain between shoulder blades, sudden fluid retention
Labour
  • When you think labour has started
  • Contractions every 3–5 minutes for an hour
  • Waters breaking
Emergencies
  • Contractions or waters breaking before 37 weeks
  • Heavy, bright red blood loss and/or clots
  • Waters break but baby’s head has not engaged
  • Amniotic fluid is yellow/green/brown