Team QEH Maternity

25/04/2026

International Day of the Midwife is only 11 days away, and we want to celebrate our incredible midwives and student midwives who support families every single day. Thank you for all your messages so far!

If you have a message of thanks or a few kind words to share, please fill out the form below or send us a message 💌
Your messages will be shared on Tuesday 5th May in celebration of International Day of the Midwife 🌍🤍

https://forms.office.com/e/uDF4idf6XF

22/04/2026

💖 PLEASE SHARE! 💖

International Day of the Midwife is fast approaching, and we want to celebrate our incredible midwives and student midwives who support families every single day.
If you have a message of thanks or a few kind words to share, please fill out the form below or send us a message 💌

Your messages will be shared on Tuesday 5th May in celebration of International Day of the Midwife 🌍🤍

https://forms.office.com/e/uDF4idf6XF

15/04/2026

14/04/2026

👶 Babies to benefit from opening of new donor human milk hub 🤱

On Monday 30 March Hearts Milk Bank has opened a new donor milk hub at The QEH to help unwell or premature babies and mothers facing feeding difficulties.

Donor milk can help support babies in their growth and development and in preventing complications, while also supporting mothers who need time to establish their own milk supply.

Thanks to funding from Best Start in Life, donor human milk from the new hub will also be made available to families through a pioneering community programme being run by the Human Milk Foundation team.

You can read the full story on our media hub: https://qehklmediahub.com/2026/04/01/babies-to-benefit-from-opening-of-new-donor-human-milk-hub/

The Human Milk Foundation
Norfolk Blood Bikes

08/04/2026

Congratulations to this week’s Team of the Week - Community Maternity Support Workers

Their nomination reads:
“They all work well as a team and help with the safe running of the maternity community hubs. They communicate with each other daily to make sure all clinics are covered and the hubs are stocked with equipment, as well as providing excellent patient care to all our pregnant people and their families.”

30/03/2026

Congratulations to this week’s Team of the Week – Maternity Team

Their nomination reads: "I’d love to nominate the maternity team from Brancaster Ward, Central Delivery Suite and Rowan Lodge for their outstanding care for me and my newborn baby girl.

"I had a particularly tricky pregnancy, and yet the midwife team went above and beyond to reassure me every step of the way. I was particularly impressed when in labour with the kindness, diligence and efficiency of everyone working together for a slightly traumatic birth. At all times, they helped me understand what was happening and why, remaining and keeping me calm in difficult circumstances. Two members of the team in particular (Daisy and Maeva) were both with me throughout labour, birth and then both stayed later than their shift to come and check on us both, showing incredible commitment and genuine care for us as a family that was so appreciated by us all.

"We felt the level of care at QEH was fantastic and the team work displayed by every member of staff was outstanding, and we really feel that the maternity team deserve some recognition for how hard they all work and how they really felt like they spent time with us, remembering details and being kind always."

09/03/2026

*Safer Sleep Week 9th - 15th March*

This week is Safer Sleep Week.

We’ll be sharing practical tips and trusted resources to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and create safer sleep environments for babies.

Read the safer sleep advice in full ➡️ https://bit.ly/46Ldl7E

07/03/2026

✨ Book Your Antenatal Pelvic Health Webinar! ✨

Pregnant? Join our free online group session to learn how to protect and support your pelvic health during and after pregnancy – in a friendly, supportive environment.

✅ Understand how pregnancy and birth affect your pelvic floor
✅ Learn effective pelvic floor exercises
✅ Get tips to prevent and manage common issues like leaks, pelvic pain, and prolapse
✅ Support your recovery after childbirth

We know this can feel like a personal topic.
Our sessions are designed to make you feel comfortable and confident. You’re welcome to keep your camera off if you prefer, and there’s no pressure to speak. Questions and engagement are encouraged in a safe, supportive space.

Run by: Norfolk & Waveney NHS Perinatal Pelvic Health NHS Norfolk and Waveney Children & Young People's Health Services

How to book:👇

https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/pelvic-health-advice-sessions

06/03/2026

Could you support new parents with breastfeeding as a QEH volunteer?

Three infant feeding peer support volunteers – all mothers with personal experience of breastfeeding – will now be available on the maternity ward to help with promoting and sustaining breastfeeding among new parents.

This dedicated support has been given evidence-based information to support mothers in the early days of feeding their babies offered through the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM). They will provide invaluable support to mothers, giving advice and a listening ear in the early days of breastfeeding.

More volunteers are needed. If you are passionate about breastfeeding and would like to support new parents, you can train as a breastfeeding peer support volunteer with Team QEH Maternity by emailing volunteerapplications@qehkl.nhs.uk to express your interest.

For more information, read our press release: https://qehklmediahub.com/2026/03/05/could-you-support-new-parents-with-breastfeeding-as-a-qeh-volunteer/

05/03/2026

🤩Maternity Team Celebrates World Book Day by Giving Every Newborn a Book📖

To celebrate World Book Day, the maternity team today will gift every baby born a special book, helping to mark the occasion by encouraging families to begin reading with their children from the very first days of life.

Reading to newborns offers a range of important developmental benefits. Even in the earliest stages of life, babies respond to the sound and rhythm of a parent or caregiver’s voice. Sharing books helps to strengthen the emotional bond between baby and parent, supports early language development, and stimulates brain growth.

Introducing books from birth also helps babies become familiar with sounds, words and patterns of speech, laying the foundations for communication and literacy skills as they grow. Just a few minutes of reading each day can support cognitive development, improve listening skills, and create calming routines for both baby and parent.

The maternity team hopes that by gifting a book to every newborn on World Book Day, families will feel inspired to make reading a part of their daily routine from the very beginning.

Thank you to local company Booklife Publishing for helping us to make this possible with their generous donation of books.