Leighton Hospital Maternity Unit

Leighton Hospital Maternity Unit We aim to provide up to date, evidence based information to pregnant people and their families.

At Leighton Hospital we provide the highest standard of care to mothers, babies and their families. We strive to achieve excellence in our care by working in partnership with others in the multi professional team. We have a dedicated team of Midwives, Obstetricians, Maternity Support Workers, and other Health Care Professionals to support women in their pregnancy journey. We endeavour to create an

atmosphere where there is mutual respect, effective communication, sharing of information, and an agreed, individualised, plan of care for mothers and babies. We maintain high standards by the application of policies which support evidence based practice. Reflection on practice, audits and risk reporting are tools we use to monitor this. We aim to create an inter-professional learning environment, enabling staff and students to develop their full potential, by achievement of their own developmental needs.

Happy International Day of the Midwife to all our Midwives past, present and future. Keep up the great work you do 🩷.We ...
05/05/2026

Happy International Day of the Midwife to all our Midwives past, present and future. Keep up the great work you do 🩷.
We will be sharing previous messages of thanks but please feel free to add yours to the comments 😊

02/05/2026

Airways and the importance of a flat buggy or pram:

Babies’ bodies are different to adults. Their airways are much more delicate and their heads are heavier, so their heads can flop forwards and restrict their breathing.

Prams and buggies that keep the baby in a seating or ‘inclined’ position are not suitable for baby sleep.

Sleep your baby on their back on a clear, flat, firm surface, so you can be confident that your baby can breathe easily.

Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4iTDmFq

01/05/2026
If you would like to be included in a future post, please send your compliment via messenger with a photo if you wish. I...
01/05/2026

If you would like to be included in a future post, please send your compliment via messenger with a photo if you wish. If you have already sent across a compliment, please note that it has been received.😊Apologies for the delay in posting these again. We really do appreciate your lovely messages

March birth statistics are now available.These infographics have been developed in partnership and were shaped over many...
30/04/2026

March birth statistics are now available.
These infographics have been developed in partnership and were shaped over many months through conversations with staff, the MNVP and local families.
A lot of work has gone into checking the numbers and thinking carefully about what information families told us they would find most helpful. Our aim is to share something that feels clear, balanced and transparent, while also being supportive for families.
We hope these infographics can be:
• a keepsake for families
• a transparent snapshot of local outcomes
• a helpful tool to support antenatal decision-making
These are still relatively new, so we would really value your feedback. If there’s something you like, something you’d change, or something that doesn’t feel quite right, please let us know.
You can share feedback here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R7C3C8K
Congratulations to all of our March families 💜

If you would like to be included in a future post, please send your compliment via messenger with a photo if you wish. I...
28/04/2026

If you would like to be included in a future post, please send your compliment via messenger with a photo if you wish. If you have already sent across a compliment, please note that it has been received.😊Apologies for the delay in posting these again. We really do appreciate your lovely messages.

If you have had a recent dating scan and are less than 15+6 weeks pregnant, you could be eligible for the PANDA trial.Fo...
22/04/2026

If you have had a recent dating scan and are less than 15+6 weeks pregnant, you could be eligible for the PANDA trial.
For further info please follow this link:
https://nhsbtdbe.blob.core.windows.net/umbraco-assets-corp/34387/panda-pis-v12-30jan2024-clean.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawOnfoFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEef-d9gY_pzwIeks_R0n2NLkyWkv1VTkbanFxC6Ty6v6B4fLbQYezUdIfNRXU_aem_hYr3yMnDPOv2PIMdsDUM3g

Or watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DpYzsVJ1cQ

If you would like to speak to one of our research midwives to ask further questions or participate then please contact Caroline Dixon, Carol Percy or Lindsey Hickson on 01270 273745 or via Email on women'shealthresearch@mcht.nhs.uk

The safest place for your baby to sleep is in their own separate sleep space, such as a cot or Moses basket. Whether fam...
17/04/2026

The safest place for your baby to sleep is in their own separate sleep space, such as a cot or Moses basket. Whether families intend to co-sleep with their baby, or fall asleep together without having planned to – it's important that families know how to co-sleep more safely, and when co-sleeping carries a much higher risk.
Read more about co-sleeping more safely 👉 https://bit.ly/43e3B4x

16/04/2026

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Middlewich Road
Crewe
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