George Eliot Hospital Maternity Services

30/12/2025

✨ Free antenatal classes – at your fingertips!

We’ve partnered with The Real Birth Company to offer a free, online course with 8 core modules and extra sessions on caesarean birth and early delivery.
Learn about:
- Labour stages, birth positions
- Skin-to-skin, cord clamping
- Birth planning, breathing techniques
- Practical skills for birth & more!

🌍 Available in 7 languages. Ask your midwife to get started.

30/12/2025

👶 Noticing fewer baby movements than usual? It’s always best to get it checked.

Call our Maternity Triage Team 24/7: 024 7686 5246

🔊 Home dopplers can give false reassurance – please don’t rely on them.

29/12/2025

Have you had a baby with us recently? If yes, we want to hear from you.

Take a moment to let us know how we’re doing, here: https://www.connection.solutions.iqvia.com/GeorgeEliot/completion/custom/default.aspx?slid=173&did=VolunteerInput

29/12/2025

💚 Struggling after baby arrives? You’re not alone, we have lots of resources to support you.

🧠 MIND for new mums and families
MIND offers information about postnatal depression and maternal mental health, and how to support someone you love.
🧾 Explore their guide here:
👉 https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-maternal-mental-health-problems/
PANDAS offers free, friendly support for parents dealing with postnatal mental health issues.
📞 Whether you need a chat or just reassurance, they’re here to help:
👉
https://ow.ly/uzvP50Qx5JL
Speak to a healthcare professional if you need support.

29/12/2025

📅 Need to change your maternity appointment?

📞For antenatal and Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) appointments contact 02476 865049

📞For ultrasound appointments contact 02476 865072

📲 You can contact us via our website: https://ow.ly/tiSh50PHpyC

28/12/2025

Explore our Neonatal Unit – before you arrive!

Take a 3D interactive tour to see:
- Equipment & layout
- Support options & videos
- Useful links & directions

Start the tour:
Find out more, here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/services/maternity/special-care-baby-unit

Thanks to the West Midlands Perinatal Network for this amazing resource.

SCBU

28/12/2025

💬 We’d love to hear from you!
Your feedback helps us improve care and recognise our amazing teams.
You can:
- Complete the Maternity Friends & Family Test https://www.connection.solutions.iqvia.com/OCQ/completion/clientmanifest/GeorgeEliot/default.aspx?slid=173&did=VolunteerInput&tkn=XA2BzadEXXONWnvSKcyjwhXUNtQ-r8LiX4b6cfb7SK3H_wD2WZKkO1T8eqgmkInI3p3lxP7mHgszidEU9dQVXG1a2qy9pkblI2Jx1gogdlJ0gDpNVj5lLTu3BPEfgGd25NEpMxSOocRT3RXtNp0FnA..
- Contact PALS (02476 865550 / pals@geh.nhs.uk)
- Email feedback@geh.nhs.uk
- Send us a private message on this page

28/12/2025

Pregnant women are eligible for a free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections.

You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours.

Read more: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/

27/12/2025

📲 Always Ask – if you’re unsure, phone us.

Maternity Triage is open 24/7 on 024 7686 5246.

Whether it’s a change in how you’re feeling or something about your baby that’s worrying you—we’re here to help.

27/12/2025

🥦 Need help with the weekly shop?
If you're eligible for the NHS Healthy Start Scheme, you can get help to buy:
- Milk
- Fruit & veg
- Vitamins
Give your little one the best start and check your eligibility here:
🌐 https://ow.ly/9yGB50WeRcN

27/12/2025

What to expect in the early days after baby is born
Your baby will be offered several routine checks to make sure everything’s going well.
👣 Learn more about the first few days and what support is available here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/early-days/