Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Maternity Services

02/09/2026

Flu season has arrived!
There is good evidence to show that pregnant women are at greater risk of complications after catching flu. Protect yourself and your baby, book your flu vaccination in one of our clinics or come along to a drop-in!
Just follow the following link to request an appointment or scan the QR code:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/es5e89rmBM

15/06/2026

Have you planned a birth after a previous caesarean?
We’d love to hear about your experience. Please spare a couple of minutes to answer a few quick questions—your feedback will help us make things better for others. Thank you.

https://forms.office.com/e/x3MTKvVF6A

Had a baby after a caesarean birth? Or planning birth after caesarean in this pregnancy?

We are working to improve the care and information we give to women and families planning birth after a previous caesarean. Your feedback will help us understand what works well and what could be better.

Take the survey here:
https://forms.office.com/e/x3MTKvVF6A

Thank you

12/06/2026

🌟 Delivery Suite Update – May 2026 🌟
We’re pleased to share a snapshot of activity and achievements from our Delivery Suite in May. Every number represents a family’s journey — and we’re proud to support each one with compassionate, personalised care.
A huge thank you to all families for trusting us with your care, and to our dedicated teams for their ongoing commitment 💙

11/06/2026

Did you give birth in January or February 2026? Take part in the NHS to help us understand what works well and what needs improvement. We would love to hear your feedback. Find out more:

CQC’s 2026 national maternity survey is happening soon. The survey is carried out every year. It asks women and other people who have used maternity services about their experience of maternity care.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Home birth is one of several birth place choices available at Lancashire Teaching hopsitals, and for some women and birthing people it can offer a familiar, relaxed environment.
This podcast brings together the Ivy home birth midwives to talk about home birth and what it can offer:
🎧 https://www.busymumsfitnesscorner.co.uk/are-you-thinking-of-a-home-birth-come-and-join-5-midwives-and-their-mission-to-bring-you-the-most-comfortable-and-safe-delivery/
Every pregnancy is different, so it’s important to talk through your options with your midwife to find what’s right for you 💙

Big thanks to the amazing midwives at the Ivy home birth team (preston-south ribble) Wendy, Julie, Sarah, Lizzie and Mel joined Busy mums fitness corner podcast for…

01/06/2026

Explore your birth place options from home

You can take a virtual tour of the different birth settings at our hospitals to help you feel more informed and confident about your choices.

👀 Take the digital tour here:

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Had a baby after a caesarean birth? Or planning birth after caesarean in this pregnancy?

We are working to improve the care and information we give to women and families planning birth after a previous caesarean. Your feedback will help us understand what works well and what could be better.

Take the survey here:
https://forms.office.com/e/x3MTKvVF6A

Thank you

12/05/2026

🌸 Delivery Suite Dashboard – March 2026 🌸
We’re proud to share our Delivery Suite Dashboard for March 2026, highlighting the care, safety, and support provided to families using our service.
✨ Key highlights include:

312 births supported on the delivery suite
100% compliance with hand hygiene, equipment cleaning, and infection control audits
1:1 care in labour provided for all women cared for on the delivery suite
82.2% of families supported with skin-to-skin contact within the first hour
216 women supported to initiate breastfeeding
A wide range of pain relief options, personalised care pathways, and enhanced maternal care where needed
Ongoing support for families experiencing complications, preterm birth, or bereavement

This dashboard reflects the dedication of our multidisciplinary team and our continued commitment to safe, compassionate, and high-quality maternity care.
Thank you to all families who placed their trust in us 💜