Our Emergency Department is very busy right now and some people are experiencing long waits. If you do not require emergency care, please use an alternative such as 111 online.
This method can be used to start or speed up your labour.
Your midwife or doctor will perform a vaginal examination and use a small instrument which makes a hole in the membrane around the baby to release (break) the waters. It will not cause any harm to your baby, but may be uncomfortable.