Fern ward - postnatal

Fern ward is our postnatal ward in Musgrove Park Hospital where you and your new baby will go if you are not yet fit or well enough to go home from labour ward, or if your baby or babies are admitted to our special care baby unit next door.

Fern ward has 12 inpatient beds and two “transitional care” beds for babies who need extra help, but do not need to be admitted our special care baby unit.

You will be supported by three midwives and two maternity care assistants. Your length of stay on this postnatal ward will depend on the type of delivery you had and any postnatal complications.

A well organised and clean hospital space with a single bed. The bed has a single white pillow with light blue sheets, a moveable wooden table is attached to the bottom of the bed. A red armchair is positioned next to the bed. Above the bed are various medical and electrical outlets. The wall is painted a light cream colour with a green roller shade above the head of the bed.
A hospital room with a single bed. The bed has a white pillow and light blue sheets with a moveable wooden table towards the bottom of the bed. A red armchair is located next to the head of the bed. The wall is painted light green and has a decorative mural of pink and green flowers. The room has various medical equipment associated with the maternity ward and to prepare for a new mother and her baby.