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18/03/2026

If you are pregnant or have given birth in the last 12 months and live in the Surrey Heartlands area, you can now refer yourself directly to the Perinatal Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service. The specialist team supports women and birthing people with musculoskeletal, pelvic floor, bladder, and bowel concerns linked to pregnancy or birth.

You do not need to see your GP or midwife first, simply complete the short online form and a specialist will review your information. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email (please check your junk folder if you don’t see it). A member of our team will contact you within three weeks to discuss the most appropriate support for you.

Please note: this service is not suitable if your symptoms are not related to pregnancy or birth, or if you have back, pelvis, or leg pain from another cause. In these cases, please speak to your GP for advice or call NHS 111 if you need urgent help. If you need assistance completing the form, your midwifery team, GP, or Health Visitor can help.

17/03/2026

Want Grandma and Grandpa to feel included and up to date?

Now they can make their own account through your Maternity Parent Portal and:
🟢 Explore the same trusted info you're reading
🟢 Enrol in classes like Baby First Aid
🟢 Learn how best to support you in your parenting journey

Ask your midwife or doctor for an extra portal postcard so they can get registered & start offering you up to date support!

Please note: To ensure the protection of the Royal Surrey’s intellectual property, the option to share access to the Maternity Parent Portal is intended for your personal support network, such as parents, close friends, and family members. It is not designed for paid professionals (e.g., doulas, antenatal educators, or other birth and postnatal practitioners).

17/03/2026

Feeling Nap/Nipple-trapped?

We've all been there, stuck under a peacefully sleeping or frequently feeding baby, afraid to move a muscle. These moments of closeness not only boost breastfeeding hormones( in those who choose to), but also nurture your bond, supporting attachment, feelings of safety, and your baby’s brain development regardless of how you choose to feed.

If you find it difficult to soak up the cuddles to lean in to this enforced rest, that’s okay—this stage can be really tough. Remember that "this too shall pass", where possible share these cuddles with your partner and always have a drink, snacks and a good TV show/Audiobook at the ready!

Talk to your Midwife or Health Visitor if you are struggling and remember to follow Safe Sleep advice.

16/03/2026

Let us support you through your pregnancy journey with our personalised pregnancy timeline!

From hearing your baby's heartbeat for the first time and feeling those first kicks, through to their amazing arrival and the first weeks of parenthood, our pregnancy timeline provides you with information about each month of pregnancy and the early postnatal period and includes information on;

🟢 Maintaining a health pregnancy
🟢 Who to call for advice
🟢 Your baby's development
🟢 Pregnancy symptoms you may experience
🟢 What to expect at your appointments
🟢 Birth and Parent Preparation activities to consider
🟢 Recommended Parent Education workshops and course relevant to your stage of pregnancy

Visit the Profile page of your Maternity Parent portal to view the timeline. Add your estimated due date to highlight your stage of pregnancy.

Not yet registered with the Maternity Parent Portal? Ask your Royal Surrey Midwife, Doctor or Sonographer for a Portal Postcard and sign up for this bespoke Royal Surrey resource!

16/03/2026

URGENT UPDATE.

Please note that there will be no Breastfeeding Drop in Clinic today (Monday 16th of March) due to a power cut at the Hive. See your Maternity Parent Portal or our website for details of our other drop in clinics

16/03/2026

Get • When it comes to safer sleep, all you need are the baby necessities. 👶

Swipe to learn more about each baby necessity, and how to feel confident it follows our safer sleep advice.

Remember, when it comes to baby sleep products, keep it simple to keep it safe.

Learn more 👉 link in bio

15/03/2026

Looking for a special way to bond with your baby and meet other local parents?

Our 4-week in-person Baby Massage course is the perfect blend of connection, relaxation, and support, for both you and your baby.

Suitable from 6 weeks onward, this course is ideal not just for newborns but also for older babies, who often thrive in the calm, social setting of the group.

Whether you're easing wind or teething discomfort, or just looking to share gentle, meaningful time together, this class has you covered.

Here’s what’s included:

✅ Four weekly sessions (one adult + one baby) where you’ll learn:

A full-body baby massage routine to use at home

Gentle sequences for colic, wind, and teething relief

✅ A digital resource pack to support your practice
✅ A chance to socialise with other parents and babies
✅ Ongoing support via a named education midwife

Baby massage isn’t just soothing, it supports development, deepens your bond, and offers a relaxed space to connect with others on a similar journey.

To learn more or book your spot, head to the Paid For Classes tab in your Maternity Parent Portal. Spaces fill up fast, so early booking is recommended!

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day

Today we celebrate the incredible strength, love, and resilience of every mother and mother figure in our community.

From the very first heartbeat to those first precious cuddles, it is a privilege for our maternity team to walk alongside families at the beginning of their journey. To all the mums welcoming babies today, those who are expecting, and those holding their little ones close, we are thinking of you and celebrating you.

We also recognise that Mother’s Day can bring many different emotions. We hold in our thoughts those who are longing for a baby, remembering a child, missing their mum, or navigating motherhood in challenging circumstances. You are not alone.

To every mum, mum-to-be, step-mum, foster mum, grandmother, and mother figure, thank you for the love and care you give every day.

With warm wishes from our Maternity Team

14/03/2026

Building a relationship with your baby: the early days

Keeping your baby close to you, being responsive to them and looking in to their eyes are all ways to connect with your baby. Holding your baby skin to skin will help you to bond with your baby and will help your baby to feel safe, secure and loved.

This UNICEF video describes how skin-to-skin contact with the Birthing Mother/Person can help with relationship building. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vzW9qPz3So

For more information visit your Maternity Parent portal (Library> Pregnancy> Bump Bonding & Baby Movements)

13/03/2026

Get • Safer Sleep Week: Can twins or triplets share a cot? 🌙

If you’re a parent of twins or triplets, you might be wondering whether your little ones can safely share a sleep space. The good news is yes they can!

This is known as co‑bedding and research shows that similar‑sized newborns sharing a large cot do not wake each other more often. In fact, co‑bedding can even help them develop similar sleep patterns.

Most multiples who are used to being close won’t disturb one another - though every baby is unique, so there may be exceptions.

To co‑bed safely:
🛏️ Place babies in the feet‑to‑foot position
🛏️ Ensure bedding is tucked in at the bottom and both sides
🛏️ Keep blankets secure and never loose
🛏️ When one baby can roll, babies will need their own cot

See diagrams for a visual guide or go to our website to find out more.

InfantSleep CoBedding

13/03/2026

7 Free* Pregnancy Relaxation and Hypnobirthing Resources found in your Maternity Parent Portal!

1. Introduction to Birth & Beyond Hypnobirthing (3 short videos)
2. Rest Breath and Expand & Release Breathing Techniques Video
3. Three Guided Relaxation Audios (Stream within the portal)
4. Positive Affirmation Audio (Stream within the portal)
5. Examples of affirmations you could use for pregnancy, birth and parenting. Including printable download of the most popular affirmations as chosen by our service users
6. Light Touch Massage explanation and demonstration video
7. Additional resources such as FAQ's, Hypnobirthing Research, and what NICE says about Hypnobirthing

Find these resources All and MORE in Our Free* Parent Portal Library! Maternity Parent Portal> Library > Pregnancy Relaxation & Hypnobirthing

*Free for Royal Surrey Maternity Clients. You will need to log in to your Maternity Parent Portal account to access these and other midwife curated and created resources. The Maternity Parent Portal is separate from your Badgernet Notes app account and requires separate registration. Ask your Royal Surrey Midwife for more information.

13/03/2026

Talk to you midwife about your birth preferences: Epidural Analgesia

Epidurals use dilute local anaesthetic to numb the nerve signals traveling from the uterus to the brain and provide complete pain relief for most people who choose to have them. They can be particularly helpful for people experiencing longer, more painful, or more complex labours or those requiring labour interventions such as the Oxytocin drip.

Epidurals can only be given by a specialist doctor called an Anaesthetist. Before the anaesthetist starts you will be asked to read an information card of the risks and benefits of Epidurals so that you can give your informed consent.

Our Epidurals are administered via Programmed Intermittent Bolus (PIBE) where an infusion pump is programmed to provide an Epidural dose every hour in to the Epidural catheter. This is combined with Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia (PCEA) that allows the birthing person to give themselves additional doses (up to a set safe amount) with the same pump. This method of administration (giving) allows for more personalisation of the dosage and more control for the birthing person. This is a form of "mobile epidural*"

In comparison to other types of Epidural administration this method has been found to provide greater levels of comfort and satisfaction and reduced incidents of infection. It is also associated with:
Reduction of the time the midwife needs to be out of the room
Reduced incidence of Motor Block
Reduced length of second stage

Following the initial dose of medication your blood pressure will be checked, and your baby’s heartbeat will be monitored and recorded using a CTG machine. While the epidural is in use the midwife will carry out specific checks every hour along side usual maternity care, these include checks on your blood pressure, mobility and the strength and height of the block.

For more information on the general risks and benefits of Epidurals talk to your midwife, book one of our labour and birth classes or check out Pain Relief Page in the Portal Library.

*Please note that the ability to be "mobile" and feel sensations with an epidural is very variable and may change over use.

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