Ormskirk Hospital Maternity & Neonatal Unit

28/08/2026

Whooping cough and RSV vaccinations help protect you, your baby and your pregnancy.

- Whooping cough (Pertussis) can be given from 16-32 weeks gestation
- RSV can be given from 28 weeks gestation

Vaccination appointments are available within the Antenatal Clinic at Ormskirk Hospital on the dates/ times listed below.

- Thursday 10th September, 9am-5pm
- Tuesday 15th September, 9am-5pm
- Tuesday 22nd September, 9am-5pm
- Thursday 24th September, 9am-5pm
- Tuesday 29th September, 9am-5pm

To book an appointment, call 01695 656 924 or click the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gBkc23ZUGk6SBj9f6i78oKSitwJCu05ClfHpIgTPh5tUOU5OSFRHTFBXTFdHS0pDWFdGU1VRT045SC4u

Please note, you must be in good health prior to the vaccinations.

26/08/2026

If you are visiting our hospitals and feel unwell, please help us protect parents and babies by delaying visits until you’re symptom-free for at least 48 hours.

22/08/2026

🌈 Rainbow Baby Day 🌈
Today, we're thinking of everyone whose lives have been touched by pregnancy loss, baby loss, and the journey that follows.
We hold in our hearts the babies who are deeply loved and never forgotten, the families who continue to grieve, those hoping for their rainbow, and those celebrating the joy of a rainbow baby in their lives. 💕
💜 Sending love, kindness and support to everyone today.

13/08/2026

Whilst the warm weather over the summer brings lots of opportunities for fun in the sun there are also additional hazards for our little people.

👉Check out Child Accident Prevention Trust top tips to keep children safe: https://capt.org.uk/focus-on-summer-safety/

11/08/2026

Whooping cough and RSV vaccinations help protect you, your baby and your pregnancy.

- Whooping cough (Pertussis) can be given from 16-32 weeks gestation
- RSV can be given from 28 weeks gestation

Vaccination appointments are available within the Antenatal Clinic at Ormskirk Hospital on the dates/ times listed below.

- Thursday 13th August, 9am-5pm
- Tuesday 18th August, 9am-5pm
- Thursday 20th August, 9am-5pm
- Tuesday 25th August, 9am-5pm

To book an appointment, call 01695 656 924 or click the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gBkc23ZUGk6SBj9f6i78oKSitwJCu05ClfHpIgTPh5tUOU5OSFRHTFBXTFdHS0pDWFdGU1VRT045SC4u

Please note, you must be in good health prior to the vaccinations.

11/08/2026

☀In warmer weather, knowing how to keep your baby cool during the higher temperatures can be worrying, but be assured there’s lots of tips and advice available to you.

Check out the Lullaby Trust for more information here:
https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/travel-and-weather/hot-weather/

10/08/2026

06/08/2026

Need breastfeeding support?

The National Breastfeeding Helpline is open 24 hours a day every single day of the year, offering breastfeeding support and information to anyone in the UK who needs it. You can call the helpline on 0300 100 0212.
Visit ➡https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/ for more information.

05/08/2026

This week is World Breastfeeding Week.

Our Maternity and Infant Feeding Teams are always on hand with tips and advice to support you in your breastfeeding journey.

There's lots of useful information on our website.

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/world-breastfeeding-week