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| The baby will be born at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, exactly where Prince William was born in 1982 |
In keeping with recent royal
tradition, Kate will give birth at the exclusive Lindo Wing at St Mary's
Hospital, where her stay will cost up to £10,000.
Like Princess Diana before her, she has chosen the hospital in Paddington, West London, which provides 'bespoke care packages'.
Prince
William was delivered there on June 21, 1982, and his brother Harry and
cousins Peter and Zara Phillips were also born there.
The
wing was given an extensive refurbishment in June 2012 and now provides
what it claims is the 'highest quality of care', whether patients
experience a 'straightforward' or complex pregnancy.
It
is thought Kate will take a deluxe suite of two rooms, with one used
as a living room. The suite costs £6,265 for a one-night stay with
normal delivery and £2,200 for each extra night, meaning a two-night
stay is likely to cost around £10,000.
All rooms have satellite television, wi-fi, radio, a safe and a fridge. There is also a bedside telephone.
Meals
are freshly prepared in a dedicated kitchen and tea and coffee is
provided for mothers and guests throughout the day. The wing also offers
a 'comprehensive wine list should you wish to enjoy a glass of
champagne and toast your baby's arrival'.
The Lindo Wing has a team of maternity support workers and nursery nurses who can offer advice and reassurance to new mothers.
The
hospital also has a special care section, the Winnicott Baby Unit. In
2006, William visited the refurbished NHS neonatal unit at St Mary's,
cradling two premature babies – one weighing just 5lb.
It can look after up to 18 babies at a time in intensive care, high dependency or special care.
Around 350 premature or sick newborn babies are cared for each year by the team.
Around 350 premature or sick newborn babies are cared for each year by the team.
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