Northampton Maternity Services

21/03/2026

📋 Would you like to take part in a new study 📋

The PREG-HEART (PREGnancy, HEART Health and Cardiovascular Disease) study will create the first UK-wide, direct-to-patient research platform dedicated to heart health in pregnancy.

The PREG-HEART study will create the first UK-wide, direct-to-patient research platform to transform understanding of heart disease in pregnancy, the leading cause of maternal mortality in the UK.

20/03/2026

🌟HAVE YOU ACCESSED IT?! We are delighted to be able to offer our patients access to The Real Birth company birth preparation, online programme.

The Real Birth Company are dedicated to empowering pregnant women and people by providing comprehensive education on labour, birth options, rights, and choices. Their mission is to alleviate fear and anxiety surrounding childbirth by offering in-depth understanding and support, focusing on emotional and physical wellbeing for families. It covers topics such as home birth, induction of labour, Caesarean section and pre-term birth.

- This Course is FREE for you to access.
- It is available in Arabic, English, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Sorani Kurdish, Tamil, Urdu, Welsh and British Sign Language.
- The course includes breathing and massage techniques.
- You can access your course via the link below.

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Services/Our-Clinical-Services-and-Departments/Obstetrics-and-Gynaecology/Maternity/The-Real-Birth-company.aspx

20/03/2026

🦠 Flu vaccination 🤒
We will continue to offer the flu vaccine until 31st March 2026.
You can have the flu vaccine as soon as you find out that you are pregnant, you do not need to have had a scan yet.

The flu vaccine will protect both mother and baby and although we are past the peak of flu season, the flu continues to circulate beyond the end of March.

Drop-in: Maternity Day unit, Area L, NGH. Mon-Fri (09:00-15:00).
Poster below details additional venues and dates/times.

20/03/2026

👕👶 Clothes sale for babies and young children 👶👕

👶🧸 Clothes Sale for Babies & Young Children! 🧸👶

Join us on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at Blackthorn Children’s Centre (NN3 8QD) for amazing bargains on brand-new sample and end-of-line children’s clothes – all at very cheap prices!

Perfect for stocking up on essentials for your little ones 💛

📍 Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Northampton
📅 Thursday 2nd April 2026
📧 admin@homestart-northampton.org.uk
📞 07721 065718

Spread the word and bring a friend! 🛍️✨

16/03/2026

❗️IMPORTANT UPDATE❗️Due to staff sickness, our drop-in vaccination clinic at Towcester today (16/3) will only be available until 1pm. Please do not attend after this time as there will not be a nurse available. We apologies for any inconvenience caused.

14/03/2026

Drop-in vaccine clinics for March and April.
Please check location as we have different venues on different days.
Any unexpected cancellations will be announced via this FB page, so we recommend checking before you leave 😊

13/03/2026

❓Questions about Induction of Labour?

Please use the links below to access our information video and leaflets (available in other languages on our website).

Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S12A-qIe5P8

Leaflets
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Services/Our-Clinical-Services-and-Departments/Obstetrics-and-Gynaecology/Maternity/Downloads/Leaflets/Preparing-for-Birth/Induction-of-Labour-IOL-Leaflet-Nov-23.pdf

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Services/Our-Clinical-Services-and-Departments/Obstetrics-and-Gynaecology/Maternity/Downloads/Leaflets/Cook%C2%AE-Balloon-Induction-of-Labour-Feb-24-NGV2721-DRAFT.pdf

This video aims to answer some of the common questions regarding induction of labour, to help you make an informed decision regarding your care.

12/03/2026

🧸Pre-term birth🧸
We understand that that being at risk of, or going into, preterm labour can be scary and overwhelming, that's why we've created a short information video explaining the care recommended within the PeriPrem passport.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZaMvyb9wjM

Additional information can also be found at https://www.emnodn.nhs.uk/

This video aims to explain the care patients cane expect to receive if they are thought to be in pre-term labour, or are at risk of pre-term labour

11/03/2026

🌟Next month!🌟
We are excited to be planning our next free event for you.
Make sure you save the date - 25th April.
Our team is looking forward to meeting you all 😃

10/03/2026

🧑‍⚕️NEW INFOMRATION VIDEO

Have you recently given birth, or due to give birth soon?
Our new patient information animations share key information to support your recovery after birth and help you to care for your baby once you are home. As always, please do not hesitate to contact your Midwife, or the Triage line, if you have any concerns.

💜Mother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o30nfdZjVFI
🧸Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIIynQwr6GI

Pregnancy aftercare: Going home after giving birthAdvice, support and guidance from Amy and Saffron from the UHN maternity teams. Further information can be ...

08/03/2026

❓Have you recently given birth at NGH?
💬We would love to hear from you. Please use the link below to share you feedback.
🔍We have a dedicated team that reads each and every comment to ensure we know what we are doing well and how we can make things better.
🌟Your pregnancy, your voice 🌟
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