Team QEH Maternity

04/08/2026

01/08/2026

📢Did you know......
You can call our Maternity Triage from 16 weeks of pregnancy on 01553 214829.
🩸 Spotting or Bleeding
👶 Change in Baby’s Movements
🤕 Persistent/Severe Headaches
💧 Leaking Fluid
⏱️ Contractions, Cramps or Sharp Pains
🖐️ Itching, especially hands and feet
🌡️ High Temperature
🤢 Constant Vomiting
🚻 Painful Urination
🤒 Feeling Unwell

31/07/2026

✨Celebrating our Team QEH Maternity✨

“I had my second baby earlier in the month, I was hoping for a VBAC, but unfortunately it didn’t quite go to plan. All of the team were fantastic and advocated for me and my baby. Tiffany was my midwife. She was so supportive and I am grateful for her care.
Thank you!”

💜If you would like to share your words of appreciation, please complete the form below and help us celebrate our amazing QEH Maternity Team💙

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29/07/2026

Have you just found out you are pregnant?👇

Here are your next steps...
Make contact with our booking coordinator on 01945 469259 or [email protected]. You will then be asked to complete our ‘notification of pregnancy’ form.
To complete this form you will need the first day of your last period and your current height and weight. We will also ask you some questions regarding your medical and
family health history.
It may also be helpful to have your NHS number available. We ask these questions to ensure you receive early input from the relevant teams if required.
Routine booking appointments will be scheduled between 8-10 weeks.

28/07/2026

💜 Tell Us About Your Experience

Have we monitored your baby during your pregnancy?
📝 We'd be grateful if you could answer 8 short questions about your experience.
Your feedback helps us improve the care we provide to women and families.

Thank you for sharing your views. ✨

27/07/2026

💜 Considering your options for labour pain relief?

An epidural is one of several pain relief methods available during labour. Understanding your choices can help you feel informed and prepared for your baby's birth.
Speak to your midwife or maternity team if you'd like to discuss pain relief options during pregnancy or labour.

25/07/2026

✨Celebrating our Team QEH Maternity✨

“They were all fantastic but one in particular was the ‘then’ student midwife Maisy, coming in when she wasn’t scheduled, staying on later and being there for me in every way possible as a first time mum and I’m so proud and glad that my baby and I was able to help you gain experience and become the midwife you are. Please keep being the star you are and you are so loved ”

“Student Midwife Emily is absolutely incredible. She has been in a few of my midwife appointments and always entertained my 2 year old. I couldn’t thank her more for being that distraction for him when I am having my checks. When we got in the car to go he even said ‘see Emleee, buh bye Emleeeee’. You’ll be an amazing midwife!”

💜If you would like to share your words of appreciation, please complete the form below and help us celebrate our amazing QEH Maternity Team💙
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QXJjJsMCXU206WBUa8VIOueGZODf6jJKoYA5n602KaZUNUVHODIxSDRQM1EzMVdOV09PMzVROUU2Ry4u

24/07/2026

✨ Birthing Ball Basics
Looking for a comfortable way to stay active during pregnancy?
A birthing ball can help:
💜 Reduce pressure on your lower back
💜 Encourage good posture
💜 Improve comfort during labour
💜 Promote gentle movement and relaxation
Remember to move slowly, stay supported and listen to your body.

21/07/2026

Not long until we can share women’s feeding journeys 😊

If you haven’t emailed in yet but would like to share your story then please email us [email protected]
We love to share all journeys of breast feeding, expressing, combi feeding, tandem feeding, if you are donating or using donated milk or if you are at the end of your journey.
A consent form will need to be filled in prior to us sharing.

18/07/2026

✨Celebrating our Team QEH Maternity✨

“Being a first time mum is a new journey and one that comes with a roller coaster of emotions. A supportive partner and family go so far, but a supportive network of midwives always go a long way too. I would like to say a huge thank you to Basit, for his care from being an antenatal patient, to supporting the beginning of labour and induction, and then caring for us postnatally. Basit goes above and beyond, and is a huge credit to the maternity team. I know for a fact he popped his head in a few times to check on me and my baby as he knew we were having a hard time with cluster feeding. His kindness and compassion shines through the work that he does. I would also like to thank both Micheala’s, Rhiannon and a few others that were shining faces while we had a difficult time.”

💜If you would like to share your words of appreciation, please complete the form below and help us celebrate our amazing QEH Maternity Team💙
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