Birth notification process for unassisted births

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Guidance on the administrative process for birth notification to NHS England after an unassisted birth, sometimes called a “free birth”. This is distinct from notification following births in hospitals, NHS, or independent midwife home births.

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Guidance on birth notification process for unassisted births

Guidance on birth notification process for unassisted births

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Accessible content. Published 4 August 2025.

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Patient factsheet: Your guide to birth notification after an unassisted birth

Patient factsheet: Your guide to birth notification after an unassisted birth

NHS England is not responsible for content on external websites.

Summary

Accessible content. Published 4 August 2025.