Leighton Hospital Maternity Unit

17/10/2025

We are taking part in the Generation Study.

If you would like to register you can do so in the following ways:
💬Text the Research team on 07435 178404
📧 Email generation@mcht.nhs.uk
✅ Register your interest at https://www.generationstudy.co.uk/register-your-interest
The study team will sign you up in person or over the phone.
Please note, you need to speak to one of the research midwives and provide consent before you birth your baby to be able to take part.

17/10/2025

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.😊

15/10/2025

Join Sands for this year's wave of light live stream at 7pm. Remembering all our lost little ones.

https://www.facebook.com/sandscharity

14/10/2025

It can be difficult to know what to say or do when a baby or young child dies. This Baby Loss Awareness Week, families need you to know that your presence, your love and acknowledgement makes a big difference.
People can feel scared to bring up the death of a baby, worried that they will upset their grieving loved ones.
Here, we share real words and gestures that grieving families told us they found helpful. Hopefully, they act as a reminder to us all that support doesn’t have to be perfect – just genuine, honest and kind.
Learn more about how you can support your loved one here 👉 https://bit.ly/4jHXJGn

14/10/2025

95% of ex-smokers see positive changes in their life as early as 2 weeks after quitting - so just imagine how good it would be after 4! Halfway there, you are incredible 🙌 Remember, if you need our support, reach out to our Smoke Free Pregnancy Team.
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/our-services/maternity/departments-and-ward-areas/smokefree-pregnancy-team

12/10/2025

You can save on average £49 a week if you quit smoking this Stoptober - track how much you save with the NHS Quit Smoking App. What will you spend it on?

11/10/2025

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://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/.../bloo.../panda/for-participants/
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

10/10/2025

If you or someone you know has experienced baby loss. Sands have lots of useful resources including a free bereavement support book which can be viewed on their website.

To guide you through this difficult time, we have put together our Bereavement Support Pack. It is free and the information it contains may be helpful to you both now and later.

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week runs from 9th to 15th October every year and is an opportunity for those affected by pregnancy and baby loss and their families and friends to unite with others across the world to commemorate their babies’ lives and lost pregnancies. An initiative started by a group of parents in 2002, it has now evolved into an Alliance of over 130 dedicated pregnancy and baby loss organisations. Whether you're someone who has experienced loss, a family member, friend or healthcare professional, we want you to know this Alliance stands together with you. The charities leading Baby Loss Awareness Week are committed to raising awareness of pregnancy and baby loss in the UK and providing support to anyone affected. By working with health professionals and other organisations, the week aims to drive for improvements in bereavement care and support, and to reduce the incidence of pregnancy and baby loss. For more information, visit:

Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity to bring us together as a community and give anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone.

08/10/2025

Did you know you can have your pregnancy vaccinations (Whooping Cough & RSV - Flu due on site very soon) in Antenatal Clinic?

You can have your vaccinations at the time of your Antenatal Clinic appointment or book an appointment to attend.

💉Clinics will be running until 4.30pm in the week commencing 15th October.

To book your appointment please contact the Antenatal Clinic Reception on 01270 612478 where you will be booked onto the next available appointment.

For more information about vaccines available during pregnancy visit:

https://www.immunology.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/BSI_Guide-to-vaccinations-during-pregnancy_August25.pdf