ESNEFT Maternity Page

02/07/2026

💜 We’re delighted to announce the launch of our NEW Ipswich Happy Little Feeders Group! 💜

Whether you’re looking for feeding support, reassurance, practical advice, or simply a chance to meet other parents in a friendly and welcoming environment, we’d love to see you.

Our experienced Infant Feeding Team will be on hand to support you throughout your feeding journey, whatever that may look like. 🤱🍼

📅 Every Friday starting from 17th July
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 St Mary Magdalen Church Hall, Highfield Approach, Ipswich, IP1 6DF

The group offers:
💜 Feeding education and support for babies up to 28 days old
💜 Tongue-tie assessments for babies up to 12 weeks
💜 A welcoming space for parents and babies of all ages to meet and socialise

No need to book – just come along! We can’t wait to welcome you and your little ones. 💕

Please see the poster below for full details, and feel free to share this post with anyone who may benefit. 💜

06/05/2026

Kelly chose her midwife's name for her daughter's middle name. Read the story and find out why...

When Kelly welcomed Penelope into the world, she gave her the middle name Grace - a heartfelt tribute to the midwife whose care made such a lasting impression.

Kelly, who also works for ESNEFT, as an assistant practitioner for the district nursing team in Clacton, said: “After losing my second child in 2022 I was nervous and anxious, but Grace was reassuring.

“I owe everything to her – she really stuck by me and was wonderful.

“I was lucky enough to give birth to Penelope, who is two-and-a-half now, and when we were thinking of middle names, there was one in particular that came to mind.”

Grace, who now works for ESNEFT as a community midwife, said: “It’s really sweet and it’s a real honour, as you are not just being recognised through a present or a gift, it is something that lasts for life.

“The fact that Penelope may one day ask why her middle name is Grace and for Kelly to explain why, is amazing. It makes me feel really special.”

Grace added: “I always thought being a midwife looked such a cool job and the older I got the more I wanted to care for women – that has become my passion.”

05/05/2026

Do you have a story you'd like to share about your midwife? Post in the comments for

We know our midwives play a unique and important role in many people's lives.

Whether it’s before, during or after pregnancy and birth, we understand their support and care lives long in the memory.

Today, on International Day of the Midwife, we want to hear your stories 👶

Share your memories and shout outs for our midwives in the comments ⬇️

23/04/2026

Read Jessica and Ewan's success story following secondary infertility after having pioneering treatment at Ipswich Hospital. 💙👶

14/04/2026

Launching tomorrow! See you there!

13/04/2026

Launching this week! Colchester’s infant feeding team launch their second support group! See you there for feeding support, weighing your baby or just a social and a drink. Parents with babies over 28 days are still welcome for social and self weighing ❤️

07/04/2026

Our feeding circles are extending! Clacton group will be every Wed starting from 15th April 🥰

30/03/2026

Information and free events from your infant feeding team, follow us on Instagram

13/03/2026

A reminder that we are holding a listening event for all women and birth partners to come and feedback their experiences of birthing at ESNEFT.
Free parking within the staff parking areas
We would love to hear from you and work with you to impact birthing at ESNEFT for all women / birthing people.
We look forward to welcoming you.

12/03/2026

We’re taking part in the Generation Study. 💙

Contribute to research that could lead to new treatments. Sign up when you’re pregnant 👶, and the test will happen shortly after birth. Any suspected conditions can be treated in the NHS.