Darent Valley Hospital Maternity

Darent Valley Hospital Maternity Caring for women and families in North Kent during pregnancy and birth.

For pregnancy concerns ring our Maternity Assessment Unit (MAU) on 01322 428280 or 01322 428278 as this site is not monitored 24/7.

August activity on Walnut Ward (Special Care Baby Unit)...
04/09/2025

August activity on Walnut Ward (Special Care Baby Unit)...

August activity on the maternity unit...
03/09/2025

August activity on the maternity unit...

Have you experienced miscarriage or pregnancy loss under the care of our Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU)?If so, we are deeply...
27/08/2025

Have you experienced miscarriage or pregnancy loss under the care of our Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU)?

If so, we are deeply sorry for your loss. We know that time spent in the EPU can be incredibly painful and personal. If you or someone close to you has experienced pregnancy loss, please know that your story matters - your voice matters.

We’re inviting you to share your feedback to help us better understand how we can support individuals and families during such a difficult time.

Your responses are completely anonymous and will only take a few minutes. Your thoughts help us improve care, compassion, and communication, ensuring that every person feels supported, heard, and respected.

👉 You can complete the survey here: https://gthr.co.uk/1572

Thank you for considering sharing your experience. Even a small insight can make a meaningful difference for others going through similar moments.

💜 Supporting you 💜

As part of our commitment, we now have a dedicated Bereavement Nurse to help guide and strengthen the support we offer during and after loss.

If you need further support, please reach out to us via dgn-tr.earlypregnancyunit@nhs.net or phone 01322 425378 or explore the support resources now available online here: https://padlet.com/dvh_epu_pregnancy_loss_support/early-pregnancy-loss-support-resources-js0io6awrj66egpx

We are pleased to announce that pregnant women under the care of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust can now book their RSV...
20/08/2025

We are pleased to announce that pregnant women under the care of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust can now book their RSV, flu and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccinations online.

Complete our self-referral form here: https://maternity.dgt.nhs.uk/antenatal-care/vaccinations-pregnancy/vaccination-form

Vaccinations during pregnancy offer your new baby the best protection against severe infections. To learn more about vaccinations during pregnancy, please visit: https://maternity.dgt.nhs.uk/antenatal-care/vaccinations-pregnancy

Booked to have your baby at Darent Valley Hospital but unsure where to give birth? Join our Place of Birth Showcase to ...
15/08/2025

Booked to have your baby at Darent Valley Hospital but unsure where to give birth?

Join our Place of Birth Showcase to explore your options—home birth, Birth Centre, or Labour Ward—and feel confident in your choice.

📅 Sunday 14th Sept 2025
📍 Philip Farrant Education Centre, Level 1 Darent Valley Hospital
🕒 Timeslots: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
🎟️ One ticket admits 2 people – please book just one timeslot
What to Expect:
👩⚕️ Meet our midwives 🏡 Birth Centre/Labour Ward tours (room permitting) 🌊 Birth pool & equipment demos
🤰 Parent education advice 🌿 Taster sessions: active birth, massage, breathing 🤝 Connect with other parents

Book via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1587273029359?aff=oddtdtcreator
Open to all birthing people booked with DVH.

📧 Enquiries: dgn-tr.parenteducationenquiries@nhs.net

Please Note:
• Only one ticket is needed per two attendees.
• All timeslots offer the same content, so please only book one session.
• This event is for people booked to have their baby with Darent Valley Hospital.

We’re delighted to share a lovely photo from this year’s Blossom Babies Teddy Bears Picnic.A huge thank you to all the f...
12/08/2025

We’re delighted to share a lovely photo from this year’s Blossom Babies Teddy Bears Picnic.
A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for this special day – it was wonderful to see so many smiles and teddies enjoying the sunshine together.

A very special thanks to Tracy and Sam for their amazing support, Naomi from Abigail’s Footsteps, Craig Bertram, and especially Dartford Valley Community Rugby Club for so kindly allowing us to hold the picnic at their beautiful grounds.

Here’s to another year of friendship, community, and remembering together.

Family, friends, employers, and community. We can all support breastfeeding.
07/08/2025

Family, friends, employers, and community. We can all support breastfeeding.

Come and join us For Our Blossom Babies Annual Teddy Bears Picnic.Sunday 10th August 202512:00pm – 3:00pm Dartford Valle...
06/08/2025

Come and join us For Our Blossom Babies Annual Teddy Bears Picnic.

Sunday 10th August 2025
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Dartford Valley Community Rugby Club
Cotton Lane, Stone, Dartford DA2 6PD

Bring your rug, bear, picnic & brollys

Refreshments will be on sale

With thanks to Dartford Valley Community Rugby Club for hosting this event.

Each year, during the first week of August, the world marks World Breastfeeding Week, supported by WHO, UNICEF, national...
05/08/2025

Each year, during the first week of August, the world marks World Breastfeeding Week, supported by WHO, UNICEF, national health ministries, and global partners. The week underscores the essential role of breastfeeding in promoting lifelong health, development, and fairness.

To celebrate the occasion, we’re sharing Amanda’s story — a mother of four who, with the support of our dedicated Infant Feeding team, has been guided through her breastfeeding journey as her family has grown over the years.

Read the full story here: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/world-breastfeeding-awareness-week-2025-supporting-familys-feeding-journey

Another busy month...
05/08/2025

Another busy month...

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