UHMBT Maternity

28/03/2026

Good morning everyone! We hope you’re all doing well.
Our midwifery teams are developing new antenatal education across the Bay, and they would really love to hear from you.

To help shape what this will look like, they’re asking:
What would you like to see included in antenatal education?
Your ideas and experiences will help ensure the sessions are genuinely useful and supportive for local families.

💛 Please share your thoughts using the link below, or by scanning the QR code.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-fyIqDpsZUiIQXup6nx-Ty7ST2xvUcJEogdZIFsYZbpUQlgyRzFITUZVTTlLTllHSjJCTEZOUFJONC4u&origin=QRCode

14/03/2026

is coming to a close, you can find more Safer Sleep information here:

The Lullaby Trust is a charity dedicated to keeping babies safe and grieving families supported. We give families a safer start to life...

13/03/2026

Your baby should sleep in the same room as you, day and night, for at least the first six months to help reduce the risk of SIDS. It’s fine to nip to the loo or make a quick cuppa - just keep your baby close and in the same room as much as possible

12/03/2026

Everyone knows how much grandparents love their grandchildren! As a grandparent you play an important role in reducing your grandchild’s risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). To learn more, please visit https://tinyurl.com/mwa9kyj3

12/03/2026

A baby’s airway (breathing tube) can easily block, narrow or fold, making it difficult for them to breathe is sharing how to create the safest sleeping environment for a baby, focusing on protecting their vulnerable airways and reducing the risk of SIDS.

11/03/2026

It’s normal for babies’ sleep patterns to differ from adults’ and to change as they grow. But if something doesn’t feel right, your midwife, health visitor or GP can offer advice and support. Visit the website to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/36d2kt38

10/03/2026

Never fall asleep with your baby if you’ve been drinking alcohol or taken drugs - including any medication that makes you drowsy. Keeping baby in their own safe sleep space reduces the risk of harm

10/03/2026

Never fall asleep with your baby if you’ve been drinking alcohol or taken drugs - including any medication that makes you drowsy. Keeping baby in their own safe sleep space reduces the risk of harm.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Give your baby a clear, flat, separate sleep space, such as a cot or Moses basket, in the same room as you both day and night. Never fall asleep with baby on a sofa or chair; this can increase the risk of death by 50%

09/03/2026

It’s , we are supporting the by sharing key messages about safe infant sleep. Follow this link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/d83my8dn

Stay tuned for more updates and tips throughout the week!

Safer Sleep Week is The Lullaby Trust's national awareness campaign, raising awareness of safer sleep for babies.

12/02/2026

Our triage phone at RLI is currently out of action. Please use delivery suite or Trust switchboard number to contact us. 01524 583850.