Leeds Maternity E-Midwife

18/06/2026

Did you have a baby in January or February 2026? Please tell us about your experiences by completing the . Look out for your invitation in the post or by SMS. Find out more: https://www.cqc.org.uk/news/tell-us-what-maternity-care-you-2026

17/06/2026

RSV vaccination appointments are available from 28 weeks pregnant.

Please call 0113 39 26792 to book your appointment. Phone lines are open between 8am and 4pm Monday-Friday.

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If you have any questions, please take a look at the RSV information leaflet: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-maternal-vaccination/a-guide-to-rsv-vaccination-for-pregnant-women

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This video gives information on how to protect your baby from RSV t...

16/06/2026

Have you had a previous Caesarean birth?

As you think about your options for a future birth, you may have questions, mixed feelings, or want more information.

Join our online education session led by a midwife and obstetrician, where you'll receive balanced information about birth options after a previous Caesarean, have the opportunity to ask questions, and explore what feels right for you and your family.

We recognise that previous birth experiences can affect how people feel about future births, and you're welcome to attend whether your previous experience was positive, challenging, or somewhere in between.

Feedback from previous attendees includes:
💬 "Really helpful session for someone very undecided about birth options after a previous caesarean."
💬 "The session felt both personable and purposeful."

📅 4 August 2026
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:30pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
To book your place, please email:
📧 [email protected]

15/06/2026

Your baby will spend many hours sleeping, so make sure it's in a safe space. Here are some tips on helping your baby to sleep safely:

-Place your baby on their back to sleep
-Use a film, flat mattress in a cot or Moses basket
-Avoid pillows, cot bumpers and loose bedding

View the NHS guide: https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/baby-basics/newborn-and-baby-sleeping-advice-for-parents/

12/06/2026

Your baby's movements are really important 👣🤰. ℹ️ You can find more information about fetal movements here: https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/your-babys-movements-in-pregnancy/

Please call Maternity Assessment (MAC) at your booked hospital if you are worried about your baby's movements, or with any other urgent concerns: 📞 LGI - 0113 3926731 or St James's - 0113 2065781.

🌎 If you would like to access this poster in another language, or to listen to an audio version, visit: https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/health-professionals/free-pregnancy-resources/leaflet-and-banner-feeling-your-baby-move-sign-they-are-well

11/06/2026

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

10/06/2026

The NHS Healthy Start scheme helps young families on low incomes to buy healthy food and milk. If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have children under four and receive certain benefits, you could be eligible for NHS Healthy Start.

Once on the scheme, you’ll receive a prepaid card, which you can use to buy fruit, vegetables, pulses, milk and infant formula. The card can be used in most places that sell healthy food and accept Mastercard® payments. You can also get free Healthy Start vitamins. Find out if you’re eligible and apply online now at www.healthystart.nhs.uk

09/06/2026

We are supporting the University of Leeds to share this research opportunity and would encourage you to take part.

Being active looks different for every woman. For some, it’s getting out for fresh air. For others, it might be light movement at home or finding small ways to stay active within a busy routine.

Even gentle, regular movement can support both physical and emotional wellbeing across different stages of life.

The MAMA-Move study at the University of Leeds is exploring how Muslim women across the UK experience physical activity, and how faith, culture, and everyday life influence what feels realistic and accessible.

The aim is to use these insights to inform more inclusive and culturally appropriate approaches to supporting physical activity for Muslim women.

We’d really value your perspectives. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous👉 https://tinyurl.com/Mama-Move-Survey

For more information about this University of Leeds research project, visit: https://tinyurl.com/MAMA-Move

09/06/2026

Your Pregnancy Vaccines Timeline 🗓️

👶 1st Trimester (0–12 weeks)
💬 Speak to your maternity team about vaccines.

👶 2nd Trimester (13–27 weeks)
💉 Whooping cough – usually given between 16–32 weeks, often around your 20-week scan.

👶 3rd Trimester (28–40+ weeks)
💉 RSV – usually given around your 28-week appointment.

Seasonal Vaccines - During autumn and winter, you will also be offered the flu vaccine. You can have it at any stage of pregnancy, the sooner the better

✅ Why vaccines matter
Vaccines in pregnancy help protect babies against different diseases as the protection you develop passes through the placenta to the baby. This protection from birth is important as babies are more likely to be very ill and to need hospital care if they catch these diseases in their first weeks and months of life.

It is important to have your vaccines at the right time in every pregnancy to give you and your baby the best protection, but you can have your vaccines up until you give birth,

Pregnant women and young babies are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill if they catch flu. Getting vaccinated helps protect you and your baby during your pregnancy and continues to protect your baby after they are born.

These vaccines are offered free by the NHS and are thoroughly tested to assess how safe and effective they are. Common side effects of vaccines don’t usually last long and are mild, including an aching arm, feeling tired and a headache.

👩‍⚕️ Speak to your midwife, GP or trusted health professional for more info.
🔍 Search: NHS vaccinations in pregnancy to learn more.