Q3: Sarah calls you over and informs you that she is going to self-discharge and go to see her baby at the local hospital.

I would have a discussion with Sarah about her concerns and try to identify why she wants to self discharge. I would explain the reasoning why she is being advised to stay in hospital. I would confirm she understands both the reasoning for staying and the risks of self discharge. I would ask her if she wanted to speak with anyone else in the team for further information. I would confirm she understood the expected timeline for being reunited with Theo. I would see if anything could be facilitated to alleviate Sarah’s concerns and reasons for wanting to self discharge. I would notify the ward manager and nurse in charge of Sarah’s stated intention.