ASPH Twins & Multiple Births

26/09/2025

We’re delighted to announce that our maternity service has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by the Care Quality Commission!

The report share insights from people using the service who said they felt treated with kindness and dignity, were listened to by staff, who respected their choices and supported them to have the birth experience they wanted, wherever safe to do so.

Louise Stead, Group Chief Executive, said: “This result is a testament to the team’s hard work, resilience and determination to deliver sustained improvement.”

Thank you to our staff and everyone who shared their experiences during the inspection. Your voices helped shape this achievement.

Read more: https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/latest-news/3296-maternity-services-rated-good-by-care-quality-commission

24/09/2025

The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Read more in their latest update.

➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children

23/09/2025

There is no evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy with autism.

If you're pregnant and unsure about which medicines you can take, speak to your consultant, midwife, GP or pharmacist.

You can also visit the NHS website for trusted information.

19/08/2025

👶Have you booked your maternity care with Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals? 👶

In addition to our trust run antenatal education classes, you can access free online courses, including Understanding your pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby (antenatal) using the link below ⬇️

Surrey residents can register online using the access code ACORN.

To access these resources and more, visit 🔗 https://inourplace.co.uk/online-antenatal-courses/

06/05/2025

06/05/2025

👶 Today is International Day of the Midwife! 👩‍⚕️

We’re celebrating the incredible midwives at Ashford and St Peter’s who provide expert care, compassion, and support to parents and newborns every single day.

Thank you for everything you do.

07/02/2025

Amazing feedback, thank you!!!!

Lovely feedback about our complex care team 💜🧡

If you'd like to share your feedback with our team, please email our Patient Advice and Liaison Service via asp-tr.patient.advice@nhs.net

24/01/2025

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act will take effect on 6 April 2025 🎉

After campaigning alongside Bliss and The Smallest Things, almost 60,000 working parents will benefit from this new entitlement every year.

The new law will offer up to 12 weeks of extra leave and pay for parents who qualify for the support. It will mean that parents can spend quality time with their babies in hospital if they are born sick or premature, without the worry of having to return to work.

23/01/2025

15/01/2025

Have you had your baby at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals during December 2024? 👩‍🍼



We'd really welcome your thoughts - please complete our short survey to help us understand where we can make improvements to our maternity service



Complete the survey: https://forms.office.com/e/0tASLjnCNk

16/12/2024

Nominations are open for our ASPH Maternity Star Awards 2024 ⭐

Is there a member of the team who went above and beyond to deliver exceptional care for you or your loved one? Why not nominate them for the People’s Choice Award!

Submit your nominations using the link in the comments - voting closes on 22 December 2024