You do not have to decide where to have your baby until later in pregnancy, but it is a good idea to start thinking about your options as soon as possible.
If you are healthy and your pregnancy is straightforward, why not think about having your baby at home?
Mums-to-be may be able to choose the homely environment of the Cossham free-standing birth centre in early 2013.
A midwife-led unit next door to the Central Delivery Suite, providing a quiet and tranquil home-from-home environment.
If you have certain medical conditions you will be advised to have your baby in a consultant-led unit.