Gateshead Health Maternity

26/08/2026

📣 Your Voice. Our Progress. 💙

From September, we’re introducing our new Antenatal and Newborn Screening Patient Satisfaction Survey.

If you’ve used our antenatal or newborn screening services, we’d love to hear about your experience. Your feedback will help us celebrate what we’re doing well and identify where we can make improvements for women, babies and families.

✅ Takes less than 5 minutes
✅ Quick and simple
✅ Completely anonymous

Every response matters and will help us continue to improve our screening services. 💙

👇 Complete the survey here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrOQQ7rwEd0NoDSbOkC6SJgEIeafQ_Ym5HxuxO2MSxl8B-tg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100011409037440616631

You can also scan the QR code on our survey posters around the maternity unit.

For any questions about the survey, please contact [email protected]

17/08/2026

💉 RSV vaccination in pregnancy is making a real difference 💙

New UKHSA data shows that RSV-related admissions to neonatal intensive care have fallen by around 50% in the first full year of the maternal RSV vaccination programme.

The RSV vaccine is offered from 28 weeks of pregnancy and helps protect babies during those important first months of life, when they can be most vulnerable to serious illness from RSV.

We want to encourage anyone who is eligible to take up the offer of vaccination.

💉 Come along to one of our vaccination drop-in clinics to get yours.

👇 Read more about the latest findings in the link below.💉 RSV vaccination in pregnancy is making a real difference 💙

New UKHSA data shows that RSV-related admissions to neonatal intensive care have fallen by around 50% in the first full year of the maternal RSV vaccination programme.

The RSV vaccine is offered from 28 weeks of pregnancy and helps protect babies during those important first months of life, when they can be most vulnerable to serious illness from RSV.

We want to encourage anyone who is eligible to take up the offer of vaccination.

💉 Come along to one of our pregnancy vaccination drop-in clinics:

📍 Women’s Health Clinic, QE Hospital
📅 Every Monday
⏰ 1:30pm–5:00pm

OR

📍 Teams Family Hub, Rose Street, Teams, Gateshead, NE8 2LS
📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 9:30am–12:30pm

No appointment needed – just drop in.

👇 Read more about the latest findings in the link below.

While around 60% of women giving birth every month are vaccinated, UKHSA warns many thousands of babies still at risk.

30/07/2026

Are you currently pregnant, have you had a baby within the last 12 months, or are you a caregiver for a baby under 12 months?

If so, we'd love your help!

Our maternity research team is supporting an important study exploring how hot weather affects pregnant people and babies.

By completing this short survey, you'll be helping to improve our understanding of the impact of warmer weather on families. As a thank you, you'll also be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a £50 voucher! 🤩

📝 Complete the survey here: http://bit.ly/hotweather-survey-sm

Please remember to select:
'Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, Gateshead' when asked which organisation you're responding through.

Thank you for supporting this important research! 💛☀️

21/07/2026

Come and see us tomorrow at Teams Family Hub to get your pregnancy vaccines.

Our team are there every Wednesday morning to give you your vaccine and to discuss any concerns or worries about vaccines you may have. 👩🏻‍⚕️

Gateshead NHS
Gateshead Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership - MNVP

17/07/2026

Join us in celebrating all of the babies welcomed at Gateshead Health Maternity in June 💕🌷

13/07/2026

💙Your feedback could help improve maternity care at Gateshead Health. 💙

If you're currently pregnant or have welcomed your baby since May 2025, we'd love to hear about your experience.
Our short survey is looking at the information and resources available during pregnancy and birth, including leaflets, videos, informed decision-making and the Badger Notes app.
Every response helps us understand what's working well and where we can make improvements for local families.
Take part here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/q2ymseCd95eauWan?ref=Link&loc=play

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your voice really does make a difference. 🩷

11/07/2026

☀️🌡️ Keeping your baby cool in warm weather is so important for their comfort and safety. Babies can overheat quickly, so it’s important to check them regularly and keep their environment cool and comfortable.

👶 Our top tips:
• Dress baby in light, loose-fitting clothing
• Keep them out of direct sunlight
• Use a fan or cool room (not cold air directly on baby)
• Offer regular feeds to keep them hydrated
• Never leave a baby in a hot room or car

💙 A room temperature of around 16–20°C is usually the most comfortable for babies. Check your little one’s chest or the back of their neck, if they feel hot or sweaty, remove a layer of clothing or bedding.

Gateshead NHS

25/06/2026