Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Maternity Services

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Maternity Services The Official page for Maternity Service from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Find information about breastfeeding support services, community midwifery services and everything you need to know about NHS maternity services within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Useful contacts:

Antenatal Clinic UHW 029 20745592
Obstetric Assessment Unit 029 20744658
Midwifery Led-Unit 029 20745196
Consultan

t Led Unit (Delivery Suite) 029 20748565
Community Midwives Office 029 20745030

All welcome!
25/04/2026

All welcome!

🌡 Keeping Your Baby Warm 🌡
24/04/2026

🌡 Keeping Your Baby Warm 🌡

✨ Pelvic Health Physiotherapy – New Self‑Referral Pathway ✨You can now self‑refer for selected pregnancy‑related musculo...
24/04/2026

✨ Pelvic Health Physiotherapy – New Self‑Referral Pathway ✨
You can now self‑refer for selected pregnancy‑related musculoskeletal conditions:
- Pelvic girdle pain, low back
- Thoracic or hip pain (pregnancy → 6 months post‑birth)
- DRAM - Diastasis of the Re**us Abdominis Muscles (up to 12 months post‑birth)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome or De Quervain’s (pregnancy → 6 months post‑birth)

Who should NOT self‑refer and seek advice from your midwife or GP:
MSK pain not related to pregnancy
Symptoms outside the timeframes above
Peripheral joint pain (except pregnancy‑related hand/wrist conditions)
Any pelvic floor symptoms

Visit the link to refer yourself: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=uChWuyjjgkCoVkM8ntyPrhghrPfymOJLhVqlXdp2OltUN01TMEhGTlZNNkdVTkZFQ05JWkIzRDAzUyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shortu

🤱🏻 Need support tonight? The National Breastfeeding Helpline are available to take your calls. If you can't get through ...
24/04/2026

🤱🏻 Need support tonight? The National Breastfeeding Helpline are available to take your calls. If you can't get through immediately please try again, or leave a message and someone will get back to you after 9:30am (they don't want to wake you💤)

An important message from the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health, the Royal College of GPs, the Royal College ...
23/04/2026

An important message from the Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health, the Royal College of GPs, the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: protect your baby 👶🏻 Speak to your midwife or GP practice nurse to book in.

👶 If someone you've met along your maternity journey has provided care you want to thank them for, here is your opportun...
23/04/2026

👶 If someone you've met along your maternity journey has provided care you want to thank them for, here is your opportunity. This could be a midwife, doctor, maternity care assistant, nursery nurse, or anyone! Let us know what small (or big) thing they did that really made a difference
💖 Your 'Thank You' message will be sent to the named staff member to brighten their day and let them know their care is appreciated
🤝 Please let us know who the staff member is and what you would like to thank them for: https://forms.office.com/e/p82MLNtf2S

🌼 Monthly Antenatal Sessions for Expectant Parents 🌼Preparing for life with your baby? Join us for a free antenatal sess...
22/04/2026

🌼 Monthly Antenatal Sessions for Expectant Parents 🌼
Preparing for life with your baby? Join us for a free antenatal session run by the Health Visiting Service and Flying Start Speech and Language Team .
👶 For anyone who is 30+ weeks pregnant
✨ Learn about:
• Building a happy, secure baby
• Infant feeding guidance
• Safe sleep practices
A great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and feel more confident as you get closer to welcoming your baby. 💛

🔗Click the Link for available dates and booking form🧾 -
https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.com%2Fcavhv%2Fantenatal-classes-cqp1x7wsuk4xwux4&data=05%7C02%7Csophie.morgan9%40wales.nhs.uk%7Ca1d4d3446b1e4c21685308de9ed5233a%7Cbb5628b8e3284082a856433c9edc8fae%7C0%7C0%7C639122835430107036%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AVbYL9EdUW0It%2B6pRYfw8eVTXUQkux7Ak47B9w90Z9I%3D&reserved=0

Want to know how to introduce Welsh to your little one and what support is available? Try this 1 hour FREE online info s...
22/04/2026

Want to know how to introduce Welsh to your little one and what support is available? Try this 1 hour FREE online info session!
Ydach chi isio gwybod sut i gyflwyno'r Gymraeg i'ch babi bach a pha fath o gefnogaeth sydd ar gael? Beth am y sesiwn fer AM DDIM 'ma!

Register today to book your place! Cofrestrwch heddiw i sicrhau lle! https://bookwhen.com/fiafymabi

🚨Has someone who cared for you been amazing? We need your help! 🚨🌟 Call for Nominations: International Day of the Midwif...
22/04/2026

🚨Has someone who cared for you been amazing? We need your help! 🚨

🌟 Call for Nominations: International Day of the Midwife Awards 2026 🌟
(photo of winners from previous years) Thank you to everyone who has sent a nomination so far!!
Click here to nominate - 🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/u3grVT3Aje 🔗
After the huge success of the past four years we are pleased to open nominations for the International Day of the Midwife Awards 2026! Tuesday 5th May marks the International Day of the Midwife and we will be celebrating our fantastic staff.
We want you to help us by telling us about your Midwife or Maternity Services staff member, and how they made a difference to your experience.
🏆 There are 5 awards available that you can nominate for and you can nominate for as many categories as you wish. All the submissions are shared, so the person you nominated will also see why you think they're amazing.
💜 The Community Midwife Award
Did your community midwife support and empower you and your choices and preferences? Tell us how they empowered you to have the birth you wanted.
🧡 The Motivator Award
Was the motivation provided by your midwife key to getting you through birth? Who are they and what did they say to motivate you?
💛 The Feeding Support Award
We know that all of our staff provide support to new mums when it comes to feeding their new-born babies. Who made the most difference to your feeding journey?
💚 The Student Midwife Award
Did you receive support from an outstanding student midwife? Tell us about them and what makes them special!
💙 The GEM Award
This award is to celebrate the staff that GO the EXTRA MILE (GEM)! Did someone go above and beyond? Tell us your story!
Click here to nominate - 🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/u3grVT3Aje 🔗
The winners of each category will be recognised by the Health Board for International Day the Midwife. Keep your eyes peeled for the results!
🌍 The International Confederation of Midwives has given 2026's celebration the theme 'One Million More Midwives'. Search for more information

The rumours are true - we do offer Midwifery Led Unit and at-home Induction of Labour! Please speak to a Midwife for inf...
22/04/2026

The rumours are true - we do offer Midwifery Led Unit and at-home Induction of Labour! Please speak to a Midwife for information regarding your pregnancy and birth options or join our weekly workshop! 🙂

💜 It is important to monitor your baby's movements throughout your pregnancy as a regular pattern is a reassuring sign o...
22/04/2026

💜 It is important to monitor your baby's movements throughout your pregnancy as a regular pattern is a reassuring sign of your baby's wellbeing
🚨 If you have concerns about your baby's movements, it is vital that you contact us immediately. It is NOT true that babies move less towards the end of pregnancy or in labour
📞 The Obstetric Assessment Unit at the University Hospital of Wales is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 029 20744658 Please give us a call any time that you are worried or unsure!

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