UHSussex Maternity Services

UHSussex Maternity Services The UHSussex Maternity team provides a safe, high-quality, woman-centred care across four sites.

☀️ Wellbeing Walks are BACK🙏🥰📍Monday 2nd Feb: wellbeing walk with UHSussex Midwife Becky for PRH Haywards Heath area. Wh...
28/01/2026

☀️ Wellbeing Walks are BACK🙏🥰

📍Monday 2nd Feb: wellbeing walk with UHSussex Midwife Becky for PRH Haywards Heath area.

When?
👉 11:00am

Where?
👉 St John’s Park, next to the tennis courts - Burgess Hill

📌 Save the dates - 🚨 new dates added!

👀 Keep an eye out for more dates… coming soon!

🤰🏽 Bumps and Buggies Wellbeing Walks are led by UHSussex Midwives.

🚶🏼‍♀️ Walking, especially with a supportive group, is a fantastic mental health tool as well as improving physical wellbeing.

🌳 Join us for some fresh air and a chance to chat to a Midwife as well as other pregnant women and people and new parents.

👀 Please do keep an eye on our social media in case of any last minute cancellations or changes.

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🏥 WORTHING HOSPITAL (Worthing) 🗓️ December 2025Here is a little snapshot of some of our frequently asked about statistic...
26/01/2026

🏥 WORTHING HOSPITAL (Worthing)

🗓️ December 2025

Here is a little snapshot of some of our frequently asked about statistics.

We have added some context around the Induction of Labour and Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal birth figures with our rundown of the top 5 reasons each month:

Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal Birth:

1. Maternal request
2. Previous caesarean section
3. Concerns with Fetal monitoring during labour
4. Little or no progress in the first stage of labour
5. Unsuccessful induction of labour

Induction of Labour: (31%)

1. Post dates - overdue
2. Recurrent reduced fetal movements
3. Spontaneous rupture of membranes and no labour
4. Hypertensive disorder - concerns with blood pressure
5. Prolonged rupture of membranes and no labour

The pie chart breaks down numbers of Assisted delivery, Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal birth, Vaginal Deliveries but here you can see those numbers:

Assisted Delivery: 13

Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal Birth: 71
Planned Caesarean: 37
Unplanned Caesarean: 34

Vaginal Delivery: 54

🚗 In transit or before arrival of a midwife.

⚖️ Birth weights are taken from term babies (over 37 weeks gestation)

👶🏼 Breast milk within 48 hours includes breast milk from a breast feed, or expressed breast milk from a syringe, cup or bottle.

🗓️ Day that has the most number of babies birthed in 24 hours

🖥️ The data is pulled from our computer systems used to log births.

Please ask if you have any questions about any of this…

🗓️ We will be updating these figures each month

Do you and your baby fit anywhere into these December stats… let us know!

We love to hear from you ♥️ 🖊️

🏥 ST. RICHARDS HOSPITAL (Chichester)🗓️ December 2025Here is a little snapshot of some of our frequently asked about stat...
26/01/2026

🏥 ST. RICHARDS HOSPITAL (Chichester)

🗓️ December 2025

Here is a little snapshot of some of our frequently asked about statistics.

We have added some context around the Induction of Labour and Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal birth figures with our rundown of the top 5 reasons each month:

Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal Birth:

1. Maternal request
2. Previous caesarean section
3. Presentation of bay not compatible with vaginal delivery
4. Concerns with fetal monitoring in labour
5. Duplicate data - previous caesarean

Induction of Labour: (29%)

1. Post dates - over due
2. Prolonged rupture of membranes and no labour
3. Diabetes
4. Reduced fetal movements
5. Hypertensive disorder - concerns with maternal blood pressure

The pie chart breaks down numbers of Assisted delivery, Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal birth, Vaginal Deliveries but here you can see those numbers:

Assisted Delivery: 18

Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal Birth: 76
Planned Caesarean: 51
Unplanned Caesarean: 25

Vaginal Delivery: 84

🚗 In transit or before arrival of a midwife.

⚖️ Birth weights are taken from term babies (over 37 weeks gestation)

👶🏼 Breast milk within 48 hours includes breast milk from a breast feed, or expressed breast milk from a syringe, cup or bottle.

🗓️ Day that has the most number of babies birthed in 24 hours

🖥️ The data is pulled from our computer systems used to log births.

Please ask if you have any questions about any of this…

🗓️ We will be updating these figures each month

Do you and your baby fit anywhere into these December stats… let us know!

We love to hear from you ♥️ 🖊️

🏥 ROYAL SUSSEX COUNTY HOSPITAL (Brighton) 🗓️ December 2025Here is a little snapshot of some of our frequently asked abou...
21/01/2026

🏥 ROYAL SUSSEX COUNTY HOSPITAL (Brighton)

🗓️ December 2025

Here is a little snapshot of some of our frequently asked about statistics.

We have added some context around the Induction of Labour and Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal birth figures with our rundown of the top 5 reasons each month:

Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal Birth:

1. Maternal request
2. Little or no progress in the first stage of labour
3. Concerns with fetal monitoring in labour
4. Previous caesarean section
5. Unsuccessful induction of labour


Induction of Labour: (25%)

1. No reason inputted
2. Post dates - over due
3. Hypertensive disorder - concerns with blood pressure
4. Prolonged rupture of membranes and no labour
5. Maternal request

The pie chart breaks down numbers of Assisted delivery, Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal birth, Vaginal Deliveries but here you can see those numbers:

Assisted Delivery: 20

Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal Birth: 95
Planned Caesarean : 43
Unplanned Caesarean: 52

Vaginal Delivery: 81

🚗 In transit or before arrival of a midwife.

⚖️ Birth weights are taken from term babies (over 37 weeks gestation)

👶🏼 Breast milk within 48 hours includes breast milk from a breast feed, or expressed breast milk from a syringe, cup or bottle.

🗓️ Day that has the most number of babies birthed in 24 hours

🖥️ The data is pulled from our computer systems used to log births.

Please ask if you have any questions about any of this…

🗓️ We will be updating these figures each month

Do you and your baby fit anywhere into these December stats… let us know!

We love to hear from you ♥️ 🖊️

🏥 PRINCESS ROYAL (Haywards Heath)🗓️ December 2025Here is a little snapshot of some of our frequently asked about statist...
21/01/2026

🏥 PRINCESS ROYAL (Haywards Heath)

🗓️ December 2025

Here is a little snapshot of some of our frequently asked about statistics.

We have added some context around the Induction of Labour and Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal birth figures with our rundown of the top 5 reasons each month:

Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal Birth:

1. Previous caesarean section
2. Maternal request
3. Little or no progress in the second stage of labour
4. Concerns with fetal monitoring in labour
5. Unsuccessful induction of labour

Induction of Labour: (29%)

1. Recurrent reduced fetal movements
2. No reason inputted
3. Post dates - overdue
4.Diabetes
5. Prolonged rupture of membranes with no labour

The pie chart breaks down numbers of Assisted delivery, Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal birth, Vaginal Deliveries but here you can see those numbers:

Assisted Delivery: 12

Caesarean/Belly/Abdominal Birth: 76
Planned Caesarean : 43
Unplanned Caesarean: 33

Vaginal Delivery: 69

🚗 In transit or before arrival of a midwife.

⚖️ Birth weights are taken from term babies (over 37 weeks gestation)

👶🏼 Breast milk within 48 hours includes breast milk from a breast feed, or expressed breast milk from a syringe, cup or bottle.

🗓️ Day that has the most number of babies birthed in 24 hours

🖥️ The data is pulled from our computer systems used to log births.

Please ask if you have any questions about any of this…

🗓️ We will be updating these figures each month

Do you and your baby fit anywhere into these December stats… let us know!

We love to hear from you ♥️ 🖊️

Repost from •Pillows are a no no 🙅 Padding around a baby’s head can cause overheating which increases the risk of sudden...
05/01/2026

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Pillows are a no no 🙅

Padding around a baby’s head can cause overheating which increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and can restrict breathing.

Say no to pillows until the baby is at least 12 months old (or 12 months from their due date for premature babies).

Remember, a baby needs to sleep on a surface that is firm, and flat.

‼️Please keep your babies safe: keep cots clear

❤️ Safer sleep for babies: the basics

Following this advice for every sleep, day and night, reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS, previously known as cot death).

The Lullaby Trust safer sleep advice has saved the lives of over 31,900 babies since 1991.

The safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, firm separate sleep space (e.g. a cot or Moses basket) in the same room as you.

✅ Lie your baby on their back.
✅ Keep their cot clear.
✅ Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress.
✅ Keep baby smoke-free.
✅ Avoid your baby getting too hot.
✅ Sleep your baby in the same room as you for at least the first six months.

https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/safer-sleep-information/

‼️Please keep your babies safe: keep cots clear, and remember that babies don’t need pillows.❤️ Safer sleep for babies: ...
05/01/2026

‼️Please keep your babies safe: keep cots clear, and remember that babies don’t need pillows.

❤️ Safer sleep for babies: the basics

Following this advice for every sleep, day and night, reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS, previously known as cot death).

The Lullaby Trust safer sleep advice has saved the lives of over 31,900 babies since 1991.

The safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, firm separate sleep space (e.g. a cot or Moses basket) in the same room as you.

✅ Lie your baby on their back.
✅ Keep their cot clear.
✅ Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress.
✅ Keep baby smoke-free.
✅ Avoid your baby getting too hot.
✅ Sleep your baby in the same room as you for at least the first six months.

https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/safer-sleep-information/

Repost from •Pillows are a no no 🙅 Padding around a baby’s head can cause overheating which increases the risk of sudden...
05/01/2026

Repost from
•
Pillows are a no no 🙅

Padding around a baby’s head can cause overheating which increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and can restrict breathing.

Say no to pillows until the baby is at least 12 months old (or 12 months from their due date for premature babies).

Remember, a baby needs to sleep on a surface that is firm, and flat.

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St Richard’s Hospital saw in a very busy New Years Eve last night but did not welcome the first baby of 2026 into the wo...
01/01/2026

St Richard’s Hospital saw in a very busy New Years Eve last night but did not welcome the first baby of 2026 into the world until 13:40!!

A very happy BIRTHday to baby Eadie who made an appearance at 13:40 weighing a healthy 2735g.

Congratulations to Sarah and Ollie from everyone at UHSussex Maternity, and a very happy new year to you all.

🎄🎅🏼 We had 22 gorgeous new arrivals over this festive period across our 4 UHSussex Maternity Units! Congratulations fro...
01/01/2026

🎄🎅🏼 We had 22 gorgeous new arrivals over this festive period across our 4 UHSussex Maternity Units!

Congratulations from all of us here 👶🏼

Happy New Year from everyone on Labour Ward at St Richard’s 🥳 We hope 2026 is kind to you all!
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from everyone on Labour Ward at St Richard’s 🥳 We hope 2026 is kind to you all!

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Dedicated to caring for you and baby during birth and beyond

We are part of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust‘s women’s services directorate.

Our staff provide a safe, high-quality, woman-centred service in a clean and welcoming environment at our consultant led maternity units at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath and Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Our maternity services offer a choice of having you baby either in a hospital setting or a homebirth. Our hospital facilities include fully equipped labour wards and neonatal intensive care.

You can expect to be treated as an individual and respect will be given to your needs and those of your family to ensure your care is holistic. We will act with integrity and responsibility and share information to help achieve a happy healthy pregnancy and birth.