The Walsall Midwifery Unit (MLU) is closing temporarily from 5pm today, Friday 6 August.
Expectant mothers planning to the use the facility will be given an alternative option, including use of the midwifery unit at New Cross Hospital.
Carla Jones-Charles, Divisional Director of Midwifery at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust said “We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause.
“The safety of women and babies using our maternity services continues to be our number one priority. To do so we want to make sure we have the very best teams in the right place and are consolidating our services to ensure we continue to deliver high-quality, safe, birthing experiences.
“Any women already booked to deliver at the MLU within the next few weeks will be contacted to discuss their options.
“Antenatal and postnatal sessions will however continue as normal and mums-to-be should contact their community midwife if they have any concerns or questions.”
The Walsall Manor Hospital delivery suite is unaffected.