ULHT Pilgrim Boston Maternity

05/06/2026

💜 Patient Feedback 💜

Hello I just wanted to give some feedback on the excellent experience I had with yourselves bringing my gorgeous baby boy into the world!

I was brought in to be induced on the 12th of May. Being a first time Mum this was a pretty daunting experience. But from the minute myself and my partner walked through the door we felt so welcome and comfortable. When it came time for my partner to leave, l felt very quietly emotional and worried.

However, the amazing nighttime team made me feel at ease very quickly with Lisa (fabulous) and Ellie (student who was also fabulous). They had to monitor me quite a lot during the night as my boy was giving us an 'interesting night' whilst we waited for Labour to take over.

The next day we got transferred to the Labour ward where we had the most incredible person helping us deliver our little boy. The biggest thankyou to Zoe, I don't think I would have got through it without your support and you pushing me through it.
You made sure to make sure we were all comfortable and make the experience as perfect at it could be. Zoe had an incredible sense of humour and without being able to bounce off her the way we did I don't think I would have had such a good experience. She is honestly such an asset to the team!

Once our little boy was delivered safely on the 14th of May, we spent some time back on the maternity ward being monitored before going home. I was really struggling to get my baby to latch on to breast feed. Abi then took so much time helping and showing us how to get the perfect placement to feed for our baby.

I didn't manage to get all of the names of all the incredible people that helped us on our journey to deliver our baby boy and afterwards. However, I wanted to show that every single person that was working on the wards were incredibly passionate and caring. I will never ever forget this experience. Thank you everyone for all of your amazing work ❤️

05/06/2026

**Trigger Warning: Baby Loss**

A group of midwives and families including our Bereavement Midwife Rachel, are raising money towards creating a Maternity Bereavement suite at Lincoln County Hospital. 🤍

This will support families who experience the loss of their baby to receive their care in a comfortable and non-clinical environment, where they can spend time making memories with their little one 🤍

We would be incredibly grateful for any donation, no matter how small. Please consider supporting our fundraising efforts and sharing this post to help us make a difference for bereaved families across our community. 🤍

https://www.ulhcharity.org.uk/fundraisers/run-with-rachel-?fbclid=IwdGRjcASPdStleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe04zWWld2rHmkZSP9IaMP0SleDn1Vg7-S0_T-jzu5wNJrWD5FpPc-THB4eE8_aem_UpD84Yn-W94fNNjBrMa5YA

I’m raising money for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity to help them continue supporting bereaved families in Lincolnshire following pregnancy loss or the loss of a baby.

04/06/2026

💜Our March birth stats are here! See below for some more information and a bit of context for March's data. 💜

Each month we will also share the top 5 reasons for induction and caesarean for that month as we often get a lot of questions about this.

For March:
Top 5 reasons for induction -
1. ‎ Reduced fetal movements (20%)
2. Ruptured membranes (20%)
3. Hypertensive disorders (14%)
4. Diabetes (14%)
5. Post dates (12%)

Top 5 reasons for Caesarean -
1. Previous caesarean (24%)
2. Unsuccessful induction (10%)
3. Malpresentation (10%)
4. Delay in 1st /2nd stage of labour (10%)
5. Maternal request (9%)

What is a VBAC?
It stands for ‘Vaginal birth after a caesarean’. It includes any type of vaginal birth following a caesarean in a previous birth.
We hope this will answer some of your questions.

Congratulations to all our families who welcomed new babies in March! Did you have a baby in March? 💜

04/06/2026

💜 Patient Feedback 💜

Hello, I just wanted to say a huge thankyou to the whole team at Pilgrim Maternity with the support and care they gave me when I had my son Rowan.

My midwife was Abi, and I will never forget how good she was!!
It was a chaotic labour, I got there at half 7 and he was born at 9:55, so it was all systems go from the very beginning! I was panicking about Rowan and myself and thought the best way would of been a section, but Abi reassured me that my body could do it and it was doing everything correctly, and she helped me get through the worry!

My sister was my birthing partner, and she gave Rowan his first bottle whilst I was getting medical attention, and Abi helped my sister with how to hold him, feed him and burp him while I couldn't do it.

Even after I moved onto the labour ward, Rowan was a sicky baby and I was panicking about going for a shower incase he was sick, and the midwife's were more than happy to have Rowan close to them so that I could go for a shower and freshen up, which was honestly so appriciated!!

My whole experience was so positive, and it was something I was extremely nervous about after a difficult pregnancy. I often think about how positive my birth was, and how lucky I was to have such a nice midwife by my side through it all 🩵

10/05/2026

💜 Meet Frances and Amy- Labour Ward Midwives

💜 Frances has been a midwife for an incredible 36 years and has also worked as a Health Visitor throughout her career. Her wealth of knowledge, experience and compassionate care have supported countless families through pregnancy, birth and beyond.

💜 Amy has been a midwife for 4 years, beginning her journey as a Healthcare Support Worker. It was during this role that she discovered her passion for midwifery and knew it was exactly what she wanted to do. She went on to complete her training and now provides dedicated, compassionate care to women and families on Labour Ward.

“We both share a passion for labour care and enhanced care. Being able to provide support, reassurance and compassion during what can be the most vulnerable time in a woman’s life is something we truly value. Supporting families through their transition into parenthood is one of the most rewarding parts of our role.”

💜 Swipe to see a lovely photo of Frances early on in her career 🥰

08/05/2026

💜 Meet Sophie and Hannah- Rotational Midwives

💜Sophie
"When I was 18 I had no idea what I wanted to do apart from wanting to help people, so I thought I'd be a healthcare assistant to see which area I liked best. The only job at the time was a midwifery support worker so I said yes to that. I fell in love with midwifery and the next year I was starting my training! And here I am now 6 months qualified.

My favorite thing is getting to know and support so many lovely families. Helping them feel empowered, supported and safe. I love that every day is different. It's a privilege being a midwife🥰"

💜Hannah
“I can’t say I ever know how to describe my job as a midwife, or why I love my job as much as I do. All I can say is that I’d never change my career for the world, and I’m so proud of myself and my colleagues for being the empowering professionals we are today. Thank you to every midwife who has moulded me, and to every family for letting me be a part of their experience”

08/05/2026

💜 Meet Lucy- Labour Ward Coordinator

“After leaving school, I was all set for a career in the food industry and although I enjoyed my previous career, after a few years I realised I simply wanted something more fulfilling and meaningful.

After researching my options, I felt Midwifery would be both rewarding and incredibly interesting- and it truly has been!

Now, as a Labour Ward Co-ordinator, I feel privileged to support women and their families during such a special and important time in their lives. I truly believe that the little things can make the biggest difference.

One of the parts of my role I love most is supporting newly qualified midwives. Encouraging them as they grow in confidence and develop their skills is so incredibly rewarding, and I’m proud to be part of their journey too.”

07/05/2026

💜 In collaboration between IDM celebrations and Maternal Mental Health Awareness week, meet Vikki- Perinatal Mental Health Specialist Midwife

“Hi, my name is Vikki Cox and I have been in post for over 7 years, there are many aspects to my role although I am most passionate about creating care plans for women who struggle to access maternity care.

Empowering and listening to women are at the forefront of individualised care planning. Validating feelings and concerns and making reasonable adjustments to routine maternity care to ensure a positive pregnancy and birth experience is achieved.

If you feel you will benefit from an individualised care plan request a referral via your midwife.”

06/05/2026

💜 Meet Sandra- Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate Midwife

“Nearly 30yrs as a midwife I have seen many changes, but one constant has always remained. The love and passion for supporting women and birthing families through the most pivotal moments in their lives, journeying through hopes and dreams in pregnancy, witnessing their courage and strength through sheer exhaustion in labour and birth and to watch their spirits soar as they meet their precious newborn.

Birth stories can look very different but they are all the most magical and inspiring things to be part of. I truly feel blessed to be a midwife and would not change my career if I had my time over 🥰

Nowadays I am privileged to support women to talk about those birth experiences, and to support the staff in their work standing beside them. I advocate for both, and support quality improvements. It continues to be such fulfilling work, and I still can work clinically and catch a few babies if I am lucky ! 🥰”

06/05/2026

💜 For International Day of the Midwife, we’re celebrating the heart, passion, and purpose behind why midwives do what they do.

Why did we become midwives?
Because we believe in women.
Because we’re passionate about safe, compassionate care.
Because being part of someone’s journey into parenthood is a privilege like no other.

What do we love most?
🤍 Supporting families through life’s most powerful moments
🤍 Advocating for choice, dignity, and respect
🤍 Witnessing strength we see every single day
🤍 The first cries, the first cuddles, the first breaths

Midwifery is more than a profession, it’s a calling.

Today, we stand together to support the vision of One Million More Midwives, because every family around the world deserves the very best start.