Medway Maternity

22/01/2026

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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.

08/01/2026

Welcome to all November 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.

07/01/2026

Please see the information below regarding the recall of SMA formula

06/01/2026

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety alert about baby sleep pillows. These are products marketed for babies to sleep on, sleep with, or be placed with when unattended. They may also be sold as baby comfort cushions, cuddle cushions or anti-stress cushions.

These products have been linked to suffocation, overheating and, in some cases, infant deaths. Soft materials can cover a baby’s mouth and nose or cause overheating if a baby’s head sinks into the pillow.

Babies should sleep on their back, on a flat, firm mattress, with the sleep space kept clear of pillows, cushions and toys. Baby sleep pillows should not be used for babies under 12 months.
Find full safer sleep guidance at: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/

Read more:
Full details of the product safety alert are available here: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-baby-sleep-pillows-psa8

02/01/2026

Take a look at the number of babies our midwives helped bring into the world on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day!
Congratulations to all parents 🥰

29/12/2025

Congratulations to all new Christmas parents, with 8 babies born on Christmas Day and 6 on Boxing Day. 🥰

17/12/2025

15/12/2025

💙 Have you been prescribed Fragmin/blood thinners during pregnancy or after birth?

We are inviting women and pregnant people who have taken Fragmin to share their experience. Your feedback will help us improve the information, training, and support we give to others in the future.

The survey is short, anonymous, and focuses on things like:
• how clearly things were explained
• support with self-injecting
• comfort and confidence

Whether your experience was positive or challenging, we would really value hearing from you.

👉 https://forms.office.com/e/XFmyYqW9KJ

Link to a video on how to administer Fragmin is in the comments below.

Thank you for helping us improve caring for you. 💙

15/12/2025

Antenatal Education booking system is down today due to unforeseen changes.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused

03/12/2025

𝟐𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆

Genomics England’s Generation Study has now enrolled 25,000 babies - a major milestone in one of the world’s largest research studies of its kind to explore how whole genome sequencing could be used to screen newborns for rare genetic conditions. This landmark achievement brings us closer to understanding how genomics could help diagnose treatable rare conditions earlier, improve outcomes for families, and shape the future of care for people with genetic conditions.

The Generation Study, which is being run in partnership with the NHS, is a pioneering research study exploring how whole genome sequencing could be used to screen newborn babies for over 200 rare genetic conditions. These conditions typically appear in early childhood, and care can start early within the NHS if they are identified soon enough. By diagnosing these conditions sooner, the study aims to improve health outcomes and quality of life for affected children and their families.

If you are interested to know more about the study please go to their website

“Our decision to join the Generation Study has changed Freddie’s life phenomenally. We were told that the first 6 months is vital in diagnosing and treating the condition. There’s no telling at what point it would have been discovered if we hadn’t taken part and what might have happened.”

27/11/2025

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

The research midwives will then reach out to you to provide further information and gain your consent. Without the consent process you will not be able to take part.

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