Leighton Hospital Maternity Unit

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Leighton Hospital Maternity Unit We aim to provide up to date, evidence based information to pregnant people and their families.

At Leighton Hospital we provide the highest standard of care to mothers, babies and their families. We strive to achieve excellence in our care by working in partnership with others in the multi professional team. We have a dedicated team of Midwives, Obstetricians, Maternity Support Workers, and other Health Care Professionals to support women in their pregnancy journey. We endeavour to create an atmosphere where there is mutual respect, effective communication, sharing of information, and an agreed, individualised, plan of care for mothers and babies. We maintain high standards by the application of policies which support evidence based practice. Reflection on practice, audits and risk reporting are tools we use to monitor this. We aim to create an inter-professional learning environment, enabling staff and students to develop their full potential, by achievement of their own developmental needs.

Hearing from families makes such a difference to our staff teams and we love celebrating your growing families and posit...
02/11/2026

Hearing from families makes such a difference to our staff teams and we love celebrating your growing families and positive experiences with our wider community.
If you would like to share your experience, please send us a message.
As part of sharing photos publicly, we also want to help promote current safe sleep guidance and ensure that any images we share align with up-to-date recommendations from The Lullaby Trust.
Even for experienced parents - and many of us as professionals and parents ourselves - safe sleep guidance can change over time, so we know it’s not always something people are actively thinking about when sending in lovely family photos.
Before submitting an image, we’d therefore ask families to have a quick read of our pinned post.
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It is with great sadness that we share the news that Susan (Sue) Capper, a much-loved and respected colleague who spent ...
30/10/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Susan (Sue) Capper, a much-loved and respected colleague who spent much of her career as part of our maternity team, passed away at the end of July following a long illness.

Sue was a midwife at Leighton Hospital for more than 30 years, having also completed her training here. She served as Labour Ward Coordinator for many years and continued to work bank shifts in maternity until this summer.

Throughout her many years at Mid Cheshire, Sue was held in great affection by colleagues and was known for the kind and compassionate care she gave to women and families. Her long service and commitment to maternity at Leighton touched the lives of many people, both colleagues and those she cared for.

Our thoughts are with Sue’s family, friends and former colleagues at this very sad time. We remember her with gratitude for everything she gave to Mid Cheshire and to our local families over more than three decades.

22/10/2026

Your baby’s health comes before everyone else’s feelings!

Looking after your baby’s health includes taking everyday steps to reduce their risk of infection, especially in the first few weeks of life when they are most vulnerable.

Simple actions like encouraging visitors to wash their hands before they hold your baby, and asking visitors (or even strangers) not to kiss your baby, help to protect them.

Unfortunately, we hear from parents and carers that sometimes, their family and friends might be upset by these boundaries. But this Infection Prevention Week, we're here to remind you that this is your baby, and these are your boundaries.

It’s okay to prioritise your baby’s wellbeing. Taking these steps doesn’t mean you’re being overprotective or overcautious – it means you’re following the latest advice to help keep your baby safe. You get to decide what’s best for your baby.

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Our infection prevention guidance is aimed at babies in the first few months of life, although it is sensible to practice hand washing with older babies and children. As they grow and get bigger, their immune systems will have had chance to develop. When it comes to setting boundaries with visitors, please continue to set your boundaries for as long as you feel comfortable.

19/10/2026

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