UHS Maternity & Neonatal Service

21/06/2026

18/06/2026

Congratulations to our wonderful student midwife Crystal on facilitating her 40th birth!

Student midwives have to perform certain proficiencies and skills (under direct supervision) in order to qualify as a midwife, including facilitating 40 vaginal births. This means Crystal is one step closer to becoming a Registered Midwife!

Congratulations to the family who welcomed a very special baby (for more than one reason) into the world. 💕

*Photo shared with consent.

12/06/2026

Football is coming home. Abuse shouldn’t. ⚽️

Research shows that domestic violence increases around England tournaments regardless of the result.

If you or someone you care about is suffering, please know there is support available and you are not alone.
📞 National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
💻 womensaid.org

In an emergency, always call 999.

Please share this post to raise awareness and show support for those who may need it.

11/06/2026

Please see important parking information at Princess Anne Hospital between 12th - 19th June.

Please direct any queries to Travelwise at [email protected]

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

01/06/2026

Hello June! ☀️

We wonder who will be welcomed into the world this month!

Here are some facts about June Babies:
- Zodiac signs are either Gemini or Cancer
- Two birth flowers are Rose & Honeysuckle 🌹
- Famous June babies include Prince William and Angelina Jolie
- A UK study found that June babies may grow to be taller!! Possibly due to more Vitamin D. This is a reminder that we recommended taking Vitamin D supplements in pregnancy and if breastfeeding, to give your baby a daily supplement (400IU) of Vitamin D until a year old. ☀️

30/05/2026

UHS April 2026 Babies 🐣

Congratulations to all the families who welcomed little ones with us last month. As always, our thoughts go to the families of sleeping babies 🦋

DISCLAIMER: Names only appear if they are input by the midwife after birth and have pulled through to the system. Occasionally this may not happen and we apologise for any names missed due to this.

15/05/2026

Exciting news! The Infant Feeding Health Visiting Team are starting a new group and we will often have our peer supporter volunteers there too.

The Infant Feeding Support Group is a warm, friendly space for parents and babies. It will run every week 10am - to 11.30am on Wednesdays, starting 3rd June at Haskins Garden Centre Café, Gaters Mill, Mansbridge Rd, West End, Southampton SO18 3HW Haskins Garden Centre, West End

Café setting - Feel free to purchase food and drinks from the café but there is no expectation to buy anything - just come as you are.

WHO IS IT FOR?
•Parents
•Carers
•Babies of all ages
•Expectant parents also welcome!

Come along for:

🌿Breastfeeding, bottle feeding and support with expressing

🌿Friendly advice from the Health Visiting Infant Feeding Team

🌿A relaxed space to meet other parents

🌿Help with feeding questions, worries, or just a chat

No booking needed - just drop in!

Image description: Text as above, photo of a soft toy rabbit, cup of coffee and a slice of flapjack, flowers, leaves, cup and hearts and a cartoon line drawing of a pregnant person. Logos of NHS Hants and IOW, the Southampton Welcomes Breastfeeding Scheme and Breastfeeding Network Southampton.

09/05/2026

Yesterday was the launch of the ‘My Wellbeing Care Plan’ across Hampshire & IOW. The Wellbeing Care Plan is designed to support individuals to inform staff of their needs and preferences, as well as strategies that help them feel safe, supported and empowered during their pregnancy, birth and postnatal period.

Please see the QR code (or link below) to the Healthier Together website and short video clip detailing more information and how to complete a plan if required.

https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/pregnancy-and-birth/your-personalised-journey-through-pregnancy-what-is-important-to-you?lang=en

06/05/2026

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

This is a week-long National campaign and this year’s theme, “A Decade of Voices”, is all about raising public and professional awareness of maternal mental health difficulties and helping to advocate for women, birthing people and their families impacted. Alongside, changing attitudes and helping people access the information and care they need.

Please speak to your Midwife, GP or Health Visitor if you are experiencing mental health difficulties as there is lots of support available. Support is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through NHS 111.

This week is also the launch of the Coping with Trauma during Pregnancy and Birth’ page on Healthier Together across Hampshire & IOW (link below). The content of this page has been made in collaboration with service users. The page is designed to provide people with additional support and resources on the following topics:

▫️Perinatal trauma
▫️Childhood Trauma
▫️Sexual Trauma
▫️Discrimination

Hopefully you find this page a useful resource that will support you during your pregnancy and birth.

https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/pregnancy-and-birth/coping-with-trauma-during-pregnancy-and-birth?lang=en