Hull Women and Children's Hospital

Hull Women and Children's Hospital Hull's Women and Children's Hospital is situated on the Hull Royal Infirmary site and is the main maternity unit for Hull & East Yorkshire.
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This page also includes access to the Ask A Midwife service for those in Hull and East Yorkshire - see pinned post

21/08/2026

👶Breastfeeding support👶

Breastfeeding:
Getting the right help and support can impact your duration of breastfeeding.
🌐For a list of local support in Hull, the East Riding and North Lincs visit: www.familyhubshull.org.uk/downloads/file/20/breast-feeding-support

📞Goodwin breastfeeding support have a helpline for texts and calls from 8am-10pm: 07980731013

Breastfeeding discussions should start in pregnancy. Start reading up on breastfeeding including the benefits for you and baby and get the answers to your questions before baby is born. Knowing where to get the support and help is a brilliant starting point.

The Breastfeeding Network have some brilliant resources you may find helpful during pregnancy and after you have had your baby- follow the below link 👇

🌸Thinking of breastfeeding?

🌸Getting started with breastfeeding

🌸Breastfeeding challenges

🌸Continuing with breastfeeding

🌸Diversity in breastfeeding

🌸Can I breastfeed if...

🌸Information on mastitis

🌸Always ask your health care provider or ask a midwife service for further support

www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-information/


The Generation Study is running in Hull and East Yorkshire, enabling newborn babies to be tested for more than 200 rare ...
21/08/2026

The Generation Study is running in Hull and East Yorkshire, enabling newborn babies to be tested for more than 200 rare genetic conditions.
To sign up, speak to your midwife or visit https://www.generationstudy.co.uk/ for more details on what the study involves.

🌟 Thank You Thursday 🌟Today's second Thank You Thursday post comes from Ellie:"I would just like to say a huge thank you...
20/08/2026

🌟 Thank You Thursday 🌟

Today's second Thank You Thursday post comes from Ellie:

"I would just like to say a huge thank you to the amazing midwives on the Labour Ward, Birth Centre and Rowan Ward for all the help, care and support you gave to me and my little boy, Colby.

As a first-time mum, I had no idea what to expect, but from start to finish the care I received was nothing short of incredible.

After a long two days of labour, I can't thank Amy, Emily and Shannon enough for creating such a calm and reassuring environment. You made me feel safe and confident that everything was going to be okay, especially when I needed some extra help to welcome my little man into the world.

Colby was born on 23rd July at 12:17am, and we will always be so grateful to everyone who played a part in bringing our beautiful little boy safely into the world.

Thank you all so much – your kindness, compassion and dedication will never be forgotten. 🩵"

Thank you Ellie for your kind words 🌸

Any feedback you wish to formally submit can be sent here: https://forms.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/feedback/?source=paper, or you can complete a Shining Lights nomination here: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/feedback/

🌟 Thank You Thursday 🌟Today's first Thank You Thursday post comes from Ashleigh:"I would like to say thank you to the st...
20/08/2026

🌟 Thank You Thursday 🌟

Today's first Thank You Thursday post comes from Ashleigh:

"I would like to say thank you to the staff on Maple ward, the emergency theatre team and the Rowan ward staff.

On the 10th June my little boy was born via emergency caesarean. He will be well remembered as he presented transverse initially then changed to head down and then turned again at the final whistle resulting in an emergency section.
Prior to the section I had a stint on the maple ward all the staff were lovely and looked after me well.

The whole emergency theatre team were incredible talking me through every step of the way, I cannot thank them enough for helping me through one of the scariest times of my life. A little bit of extra care was the day after some of the team came to see how myself and baby were doing, that really meant a lot.

The midwife that guided me through recovery was amazing and her student was brilliant. They both made me feel at ease, comfortable and helped me bond with my baby straight away. Nothing was too much trouble. The whole team made my far from ideal birth a little easier to digest with their care and compassion. So thank you!

Rupert 7lb 14oz ❤️ born 10th June @ 7:51. "

Thank you Ashleigh for your kind words 🌸

Any feedback you wish to formally submit can be sent here: https://forms.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/feedback/?source=paper, or you can complete a Shining Lights nomination here: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/feedback/

Fatima Allam and members of the Allam family joined our midwifery team recently to celebrate a very special occasion.The...
19/08/2026

Fatima Allam and members of the Allam family joined our midwifery team recently to celebrate a very special occasion.

The visit to the Fatima Allam Birth Centre within Hull Women and Children’s Hospital was organised after news broke of the birth of the midwife-led unit’s 5,000th baby.

Little Louisa, born to parents Patricia and Moses, arrived weighing 6lb 8oz and in doing so, became a part of the history of the midwifery-led unit.

It was a delight to welcome the Allam family back to the Fatima Allam Birth Centre and to be able to celebrate the birth of the 5,000th baby on the unit with them.

The team spent time sharing data, stories and reflections from the past nine years, celebrating the thousands of families who have been cared for at the centre and the contribution of the dedicated midwives and wider team who make it possible.

The birth centre team also took the opportunity to talk the Allam family through some of the ongoing improvement work taking place on the unit and to provide a tour of the birth centre.

Reflecting on the visit, Fatima Allam said:

“It was great to meet a fabulous team working hard to make the centre run well for the public and the community, and great to hear about plans for progress in the future.”

And Eman shared:

“It’s been great to reconnect with the fabulous team that welcomed us once again. Their passion, vision and ambition for delivering the best service they can was very reassuring. I can’t believe it’s been open nine years, it still feels and looks the same. I'm looking forward to next year’s celebration for the 10th anniversary.”

👶Baby skin and rashes👶🫶Babies skin is very sensitive and can cause reaction or blemishes🫶Keep the vernix on your baby’s ...
19/08/2026

👶Baby skin and rashes👶

🫶Babies skin is very sensitive and can cause reaction or blemishes
🫶Keep the vernix on your baby’s skin, you may notice this on your baby’s skin at birth. This is a protective barrier for your baby.
🫶Rashes can occur when babies are exposed to new substances/ clothing or new washing powders.
🫶Newborns can experience a rash called erythema toxicum when they are first born occurring over their face, body, arms and legs. This rash is harmless and can come and go over the first few weeks not normally requiring treatment.
🫶Try not adding products, creams or solutions to your baby’s skin if they are not needed; products can irritate your baby’s skin and increase the occurrence of a rash, skin allergies or eczema.
🫶Babies skin is a lot more absorbent than an adults.

However, you should always be aware if you child becomes unwell or the rash is getting worse you should always seek urgent medical care.

Urgent care is needed if your baby is;
❗️Floppy and lethargic
❗️Not feeding or becoming dehydrated
❗️High temperature
❗️Change or difficulty in your baby breathing
❗️Rash that looks like small bruises which does not fade when a glass is placed over the top
❗️They appear blue, pale or blotchy
❗️Stiff neck or bothered by lights

The links below indicate the reasons for rashes and what treatment maybe required. Please remember that any medication given to a very young baby should always be prescribed by a doctor and that some creams are too strong for a baby’s delicate skin.

If you are concerned, always ask a midwife, speak to your health visitor or seek advice through 111 or your GP.

https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/media/4wtpnonz/the-little-orange-book-2021.pdf

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rashes-babies-and-children/

🌸Pelvic Health and Pelvic Floor🌸EVERYONE should be doing pelvic floor exercises. We shouldn’t be waiting for a problem. ...
18/08/2026

🌸Pelvic Health and Pelvic Floor🌸

EVERYONE should be doing pelvic floor exercises.

We shouldn’t be waiting for a problem. You are more at risk of stress incontinence during pregnancy or after childbirth due to the changes in hormones and the extra weight caried in pregnancy. It is never too late to start your pelvic floor exercises. Try starting off getting to know which muscles you need to activate and how you can improve your strength.

The muscles which are worked on whilst doing your pelvic floor exercises are the muscles supporting the bladder, uterus, va**na and bowel. Experiencing pelvic health problems during and after pregnancy is something we can try and avoid.

🟡Start these exercises today if you haven't already

🟡The more babies you have the more stress and strain on the muscles

🟡It is not normal to have incontinence. Please escalate any incontinence concerns during your pregnancy or after birth to get the most appropriate care

🟡 Train your muscles by finding your limit, repeat these 10 times around 3 times a day increasing the strength and time if you feel able

You are invited register for a free app to help improve their symptoms. The NHS England "Squeezy" app is available for all women across the region up to 12 months after giving birth.

The app provides information and guidance on pelvic floor health and exercises. The app includes a diary to log symptoms and management.

Register now through the Humber and North Yorkshire website for the squeezy app: www.humberandnorthyorkshirematernity.org.uk/perinatal-pelvic-health-services-/squeezy-app/

🩸Bleeding post birth 🩸 Bleeding after you have given birth is normal. This is also called lochia. Everybody will have bl...
18/08/2026

🩸Bleeding post birth 🩸

Bleeding after you have given birth is normal. This is also called lochia. Everybody will have bleeding regardless of mode of birth (Vaginal birth, Caesarean section and assisted delivery)

🩸Normally heavier than your period

🩸Should reduce gradually over 2-6 weeks

🩸Bleeding may be slightly heavier with increased activity but should settle with rest

🩸If breastfeeding you might notice your uterus cramping alongside increased bleeding as your uterus is shrinking back into the pelvis

🩸We advise thick maternity pads for the early days postnatal

🩸Wash your hands before and after you change your pads which should be every 2-4 hours

🩸You may pass some small clots in the early days postnatal – observe this and inform your midwife of any larger clots

🩸The colour of your lochia (blood loss) normally starts off red in colour, then brown, pinkish and may go creamy/ pale in colour over the weeks.

🩸Do not use tampons with postnatal bleeding as these can increase your risk of infection

🩸If your bleeding stops after a few weeks and you have a break in bleeding then it starts again this might be your period returning (you might be fertile)

🩸Periods can return as early as 5-6 weeks post birth – you might be fertile around 3 weeks post birth; if you are solely breastfeeding regularly this might be longer and might not return until breastfeeding is reduced.

You need to seek urgent medical attention if;

🆘You notice your bleeding has increased suddenly and not reducing

🆘Passing large clots or numerous of clots suddenly (bigger than a 50p)

🆘You feel unwell, your blood loss is offensive smelling or you are feverish as you may have an infection

Always trust your instinct and get support if you think something isn’t right. Contact your local maternity unit.

Come along this Wednesday evening (19th August) to our monthly Carousel event at Women and Children's Hospital 🤰👶Featuri...
17/08/2026

Come along this Wednesday evening (19th August) to our monthly Carousel event at Women and Children's Hospital 🤰👶

Featuring talks and information stands on:
- Induction of Labour
- Homebirth and Community Midwifery
- Pelvic Health Team
- Ask a Midwife
- The Fatima Allam Birth Centre/MLU
- Labour Ward
- Car seat safety from
- Bath bath demonstrations
- How to maintain safety in the home
- The Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership
- Health Lifestyles and more from The Family Hubs
- Newborn Hearing Screening
- Infant Feeding
- Health Visiting..and more!

This FREE event is a complement to your Antenatal Classes, which can be booked here: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/maternity/book-antenatal-classes/

The next Carousel event will be held this Wednesday 19th August 6.30-8.30pm on the Ground Floor of Women and Children's - we'd love to see you there! ❤️

Don’t forget Ask A Midwife is here for your non-urgent queries regarding anything relating to , , and beyond! Send us a private message today!

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Anlaby Road
Kingston Upon Hull
HU32JZ

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