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3 things to pack if you are having a planned Caesarean birth:1. Big knickers or boxer shorts 2. Chewing Gum 3. Colostrum...
03/09/2026

3 things to pack if you are having a planned Caesarean birth:

1. Big knickers or boxer shorts

2. Chewing Gum

3. Colostrum

To learn more about hand expressing in pregnancy and collecting your colostrum sign up to our Free* Antenatal Breastfeeding class or drop in to one of our Colostrum Collection clinics. Want to learn more about Caesarean Birth? Join free* Complimentary Caesarean Birth Workshop.

Visit your Maternity Parent Portal to learn more

*Free for Royal Surrey Maternity Clients. Portal Log in required.

All are welcome to join the Surrey Hills Homebirth team for their informal coffee mornings.For expectant parents this is...
03/09/2026

All are welcome to join the Surrey Hills Homebirth team for their informal coffee mornings.

For expectant parents this is a fantastic opportunity to meet the team and local home birthing families and explore all of your birth place choices in a relaxed, informal setting.

Present and past clients of the team are also warmly welcomed for a catch up and to share your home birth experiences.

This is a drop in session so there’s no need to book and you can say for as long as suits you. However, please note that in the event of a high number of attendees you may be requested to wait for admittance, attend later or leave to make space for someone else to meet the team.

Partners and children welcomed. Please do not attend if you or anyone in your household is unwell.

Details can be found in the "Free courses & Events" tab in your Maternity Parent Portal

We’re Listening – Tell Us About Your Maternity Care Experience Your voice matters. At Royal Surrey Maternity, we want to...
02/09/2026

We’re Listening – Tell Us About Your Maternity Care Experience

Your voice matters. At Royal Surrey Maternity, we want to hear from you and your family about your experience with our maternity services- from pregnancy through to birth, postnatal care, and community midwifery.

Whether it’s your care on the ward, support during labour, a parenting class you attended, or even your experience using the Maternity Parent Portal, every comment helps us improve.

You can give feedback about your care quickly and anonymously via the national NHS Friends and Family Test through the Feedback tab on the Maternity Parent Portal:

👉 royalsurrey.nhs.uk/maternity-feedback-new

You can also feedback about the portal and our parent education classes and connect with the Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) via the same page.

The MNVP represent our birthing community ensuring that your experiences are shared directly with midwives, doctors, and local decision-makers to shape better care for all.

Maternity Definition: Intrusive ThoughtsBecoming a parent brings deep joy, but it can also come with unexpected, sometim...
01/09/2026

Maternity Definition: Intrusive Thoughts

Becoming a parent brings deep joy, but it can also come with unexpected, sometimes unsettling thoughts—often called intrusive thoughts. These are random, unwanted, and sometimes distressing ideas or images that pop up out of nowhere. They’re actually very common and don’t define you as a parent or a person.

Intrusive thoughts can feel scary, but they’re a normal part of adjusting to parenthood, especially when navigating new anxieties and responsibilities. If you experience them, try not to judge yourself harshly. Remember: these thoughts are just thoughts, not intentions or reflections of who you are.

If they’re overwhelming, it’s okay to reach out for support from your Midwife, Health Visitor, GP or Mental Health Charity. You’re not alone in this. Let’s keep talking about the mental health side of parenting.

Looking for more information on Perinatal Mental Health? Visit the Parent Mental Health Chapter in your Maternity Parent Portal Library

Let us support you through your pregnancy journey with our personalised pregnancy timeline!From hearing your baby's hear...
31/08/2026

Let us support you through your pregnancy journey with our personalised pregnancy timeline!

From hearing your baby's heartbeat for the first time and feeling those first kicks, through to their amazing arrival and the first weeks of parenthood, our pregnancy timeline provides you with information about each month of pregnancy and the early postnatal period and includes information on;

🟢 Maintaining a health pregnancy
🟢 Who to call for advice
🟢 Your baby's development
🟢 Pregnancy symptoms you may experience
🟢 What to expect at your appointments
🟢 Birth and Parent Preparation activities to consider
🟢 Recommended Parent Education workshops and course relevant to your stage of pregnancy

Visit the Profile page of your Maternity Parent portal to view the timeline. Add your estimated due date to highlight your stage of pregnancy.

Not yet registered with the Maternity Parent Portal? Ask your Royal Surrey Midwife, Doctor or Sonographer for a Portal Postcard and sign up for this bespoke Royal Surrey resource!

Breastfeeding support update.There will be no Breastfeeding Drop in on Monday 31st August as it is Bank Holiday. There w...
31/08/2026

Breastfeeding support update.
There will be no Breastfeeding Drop in on Monday 31st August as it is Bank Holiday. There will also be no drop in on Tuesday the 1st September as the venue is closed.

Join Our Birth & Beyond First Aid for Babies & Children Workshop Want to feel confident in handling emergencies with you...
30/08/2026

Join Our Birth & Beyond First Aid for Babies & Children Workshop

Want to feel confident in handling emergencies with your little one? Our First Aid Workshop for babies and children is here to help! Led by experienced Royal Surrey Midwives, this hands-on workshop covers everything you need to know about managing emergencies for babies (0-1 year) and children (1 year to puberty).

What you’ll learn:

🟣 How to respond to burns, bleeding, and broken bones
🟣 Managing fevers
🟣 How to act if a child has a seizure
🟣 Choking management with hands-on practice using a doll
🟣 CPR for babies and children with live demonstrations & hands on practice with Baby Annie dolls
🟣 Signs of severe illness and when to get help

Workshop Details:

🟣 2-hour weekend session for 2 adults per booking
🟣 Hands-on practice in a small, supportive group
🟣 Access to a named Midwife for follow-up questions

When is it suitable?
Perfect for parents-to-be (from pregnancy) and parents of children up to 6 months old. Adults only (sorry, we can't accommodate children or babies at the workshop).

Spaces are limited! Don’t miss out, book your place today via your Maternity Parent Portal to ensure you’re prepared for any emergency with your little one.

Breastfeeding support update.There will be no Breastfeeding Drop in on Monday 31st August as it is Bank Holiday. There w...
29/08/2026

Breastfeeding support update.

There will be no Breastfeeding Drop in on Monday 31st August as it is Bank Holiday. There will also be no drop in on Tuesday the 1st September as the venue is closed.

Building a relationship with your baby: affirmations to aid Relationship BuildingReciting positive statements- know as a...
29/08/2026

Building a relationship with your baby: affirmations to aid Relationship Building

Reciting positive statements- know as affirmations- can aid in achieving a goal. At times of challenge, they may help you to stay focussed on what you need. Try some of these or write your own to support you in your relationship building.

Caring for myself is caring for my baby

I respond to my baby and show love

I keep my baby close and create security

I trust my parenting instincts

My baby’s needs are vital

I am capable and worthy of a close, loving and secure relationship with my baby.

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