No u can't actually book the ward prior to admission. u will be asked for ur preference when u admit. I went in as B1 wanting A but even after I delivered I couldn't get one because no availability. I only got it few days after.
u can leave baby with the nurses but bear in mind they r quite pushy for rooMing in, wanting the mum to start breastfeeding. But u can insist that u want to rest n leave the baby at the nursery
yes you will be informed and instructed to book at week 36/37, are you there yet? don’t think can leave with nurses at night