Leeds Maternity E-Midwife

13/08/2026

Join our new postnatal education session to get practical information, advice and support to help you feel prepared and confident after your baby is born.

Are you wondering…
What should I expect during my hospital stay after my baby is born?
What signs should I look out for in myself or my baby?
Where can I access support after going home?

Join our experienced midwives to find out more.
Our next class is: Thursday 10 September 2026 at 6:00pm – 7:30pm online on Microsoft Teams.

For a link to join the session, please email us: [email protected].

11/08/2026

Preparation for Birth and Beyond (PBB) is now available to book directly through the 0–19 Information Hub

PBB is a free antenatal programme designed to help first time expectant parents prepare for birth, life with a new baby, and the transition to parenthood. It's also a great opportunity to meet other local parents and build supportive connections before your baby arrives.

✅ Easy online booking
✅ Friendly, interactive sessions
✅ Practical information and support
✅ Meet other parents-to-be
Find out more and book your place via the 0–19 Information Hub
https://leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services-a-z/0-to-19-public-health-integrated-nursing-service-0-to-19-phins/preparation-for-birth-and-beyond-parenting-programme/

10/08/2026

Are you expecting a baby or supporting someone through pregnancy? Come along to The Hyde Park Picture House to discover the new JANAM App, designed to support South Asian families during pregnancy.

💜 Learn about the app and how it can help you access trusted pregnancy information in multiple languages

👶 Meet local midwives and ask questions about maternity care in Leeds

🤝 Connect with other families in your community

🎥 Enjoy a FREE screening of Polite Society in a baby-friendly environment

🥟 Enjoy complimentary samosas from Anand

📅 19 August 2026
🕚 11am to 1pm
📍 Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds

🎟️ For your free ticket, please use this link https://hpph.co.uk/films/polite-society and add promo code: POLSOC26

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you and your family!

07/08/2026

This World Breastfeeding Week, we're sharing a new leaflet with practical advice on establishing milk supply, recognising feeding cues, expressing milk, and accessing support when you need it.

Our Infant Feeding Team are there to provide you with the support you need, alongside trained peer supporters from Leeds Bosom Buddies who offer information, encouragement and a welcoming space in groups across Leeds.

You can read the leaflet and find out more on our website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/patients/resources/supporting-early-lactation-for-mothers/

05/08/2026

The National Breastfeeding Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - offering free, friendly, and confidential support whenever it’s needed. 💜

Your call will be answered by a trained peer supporter who is also a mum with her own experience breastfeeding.

📞 Call 0300 100 0212 any time - day or night.
💬 You can also message the team via Facebook or Instagram - they are online 24/7.

Whether you have questions about latching, breast pain, normal infant behaviour, stopping breastfeeding or combination feeding with a bottle, trained volunteers with lived experience are ready to listen and support.

This free service is run by The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) and the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM), and continues to receive great feedback from families across the UK.

04/08/2026

This video includes lots of useful advice and guidance including a demonstration of how to hand express: https://youtu.be/4rc4SEfqtSE

Hand expressing is a useful skill and it can be used in the following situations:

to express small amounts of colostrum or milk to tempt your sleepy baby to feed from your breast;

to relieve the discomfort of full breasts or blocked ducts;

to soften full breasts making it easier for your baby to latch;

to collect milk if you are separated from your baby.

Find out more on our website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/services/m...

03/08/2026

The infant feeding team are running a brilliant online class for expectant parents who are considering breastfeeding.

The class runs monthly 6-8pm via Microsoft Teams - please email us for the date of the month you'd like to book.

To book your place please email: [email protected]

The team have also prepared the following useful videos - the first is for expectant parents and the other two give information for those who have had their babies:

🟣 ‘Information to consider during your pregnancy’ discusses your baby’s brain development and how to bond with your baby in pregnancy, skin-to-skin contact, the benefits of breastfeeding, and how you can comfort your baby and develop a close relationship with them in the early days and weeks. https://youtu.be/v7bDZodYbfE
🟣 ‘Responsive Breastfeeding’: https://youtu.be/NeOyJWbNuZU
🟣 ‘Hand expressing’ - https://youtu.be/4rc4SEfqtSE

31/07/2026

Our Maternity Assessment Centres (MAC) are open 24/7 and this includes the weekend.

If you have any of the below symptoms or any other urgent concerns about your pregnancy, or after you've had your baby, please call MAC to speak to a midwife.

Our midwives will give you advice over the telephone and invite you in to MAC if you need to be seen.

Call MAC at any time 📞: LGI - 0113 3926731 or St James's - 0113 2065781.

30/07/2026

We've partnered with First Bus to provide free travel passes for people facing transport and financial barriers during pregnancy.

Around 100 patients every month struggle to travel to maternity scans and antenatal appointments. While our specialist Haamla midwifery team provides support through home visits, attending hospital appointments is essential for monitoring pregnancies.

Thanks to this partnership, our midwives will have access to 100 day tickets each month - please speak to your midwife to find out how you can access this. Thank you to First Bus and our Health Equity team for making this possible.

29/07/2026

If you've used MAC or the Antenatal Day Unit, please share your experience in this survey from Leeds Maternity Voices Partnership: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7RDKPBH

Your feedback will be used to help us make important improvements to our maternity services. Thank you!