Medway Maternity

11/03/2026

11th March, National No Smoking Day

✨Today is the day to stop smoking✨
✨It's time to get your health back✨

Please speak to your midwife or contact the maternity smokefree team directly on email: medwayft.smokefree.maternity@nhs.net

10/03/2026

09/03/2026

Many people experience low mood or difficulty coping during pregnancy or after having a baby. Support is available if you need it. The Mental Health Helpline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Trained advisers are available to offer confidential advice and guidance.

➡️Call 0800 107 0160 or find out more at: www.kent.gov.uk/mentalhealthhelpline

06/03/2026

Sign up extended until 12th March
To sign up or find out more about Mothers in Focus please email mothersinfocus@gmail.com

06/03/2026

✨ Exciting new online classes ✨

Hello everyone, we’re pleased to release the pilot dates for our new Online Feeding Courses, as well as our new Online Core and Pelvic Floor Course - which includes Pregnancy Pilates and Pelvic Floor Strengthening for pregnancy and birth.

Please find the courses alongside our other sessions here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/medwayhospitalantenataleducation

*please note the Core and Pelvic Floor Course has limited numbers, but following review we will release further dates if you miss out on this pilot.

*You must be 26 weeks+ to attend Core and Pelvic Floor.

We can’t wait to see you soon at a class!

05/03/2026

Baby, Family and You, a free 4 week course for parents who have a baby up to 12 months old or who are expecting a baby. Grow your confidence as a parent and get practical tips on understanding your baby’s cues and development, and managing theirs and your well being. 💛

👉 To find a course near you at your local family hub visit: https://loom.ly/0tcpGic
Kent Family Hub

(Course availability varies upon location)

23/02/2026

20/02/2026

If you have diabetes or have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes in pregnancy, please see our advice below for fasting during Ramadan.

For further information about fasting during Pregnancy (with or without diabetes) and Breastfeeding please visit the link below:

https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/blogs-and-stories/im-pregnant/tommys-midwives/ramadan-and-pregnancy-should-i-be-fasting

Ramadan Mubarak!

15/02/2026

Worries over family, exams, relationships can effect your mental wellbeing causing anxiety and stress.
Help is avaibale from an experienced team 24/7 to offer expert support, no matter what you’re going through. Visit: https://loom.ly/dL3tB2k

30/01/2026

The Generation Study, led by Genomics England in partnership with the NHS, offers a free, safe genome screening for babies, testing for 200+ rare conditions just hours after birth. We are one of 38 trusts across the country who are taking part.

Register your interest by speaking to your midwife, through the Generation Study website - https://www.generationstudy.co.uk/ or via email medwayft.researchmidwives@nhs.net

Our dedicated research midwives will then be in touch to provide more information and guide you through the consent process.

Please note:
⚠️Consent is essential for participation.
⚠️Registering online does not count as consent.
⚠️Each study at Medway requires separate consent.
⚠️Consent can only be done during Antenatal period, unable to consent during labour or after birth.
⚠️To be part of this study you need to speak to one of the research midwives.
✅If you have given your consent you will have received a signed form via email.

Any questions please reach out to the research team via medwayft.researchmidwives@nhs.net

22/01/2026

✨ Pregnant and living in Medway? ✨
Want tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy? 💕

Join BumpClub Medway, a FREE, online, friendly lifestyle programme designed especially for pregnant women in Medway.

👶 Meet local experts and learn about:
✨ Managing stress
✨ Infant feeding
✨ Baby oral health
✨ Gestational diabetes
✨ Pregnancy yoga
✨ Weaning advice
✨ Baby first aid

📅 Starts Monday 23 February
✅ Book your FREE place now!
👉 Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/UcBgC7f9XW

Let’s make your pregnancy journey positive, healthy, and full of support! 💖
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13/01/2026

Welcome to all December babies and congratulations to all new parents. We'd love to see some of your babies in the comments! 🥰

Please note that these stats are intended as a recognition and celebration of births only. Your midwife will be able to signpost you to the right place to discuss birth options in more detail.