NWAngliaFT Maternity Services

09/05/2025

Expecting a baby? Our Women's Health Physiotherapists are offering some vital advice on looking after your pelvic floor to help during pregnancy and after.
Our next session takes place on Tuesday 4 June at 9.30am online via MS Teams. Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pregnancy-and-pelvic-floor-webinar-june-2025-session-tickets-1344642193999?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/05/2025

UPDATE! 1pm Friday 9 May
Our Maternity Helpline issue is now resolved - the regular number is 01733 677266 and can now be used as normal. Thanks for bearing with us!

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We are experiencing issues with our maternity helpline number today and are working on fixing the issue, so please bear with us.

Parents-to-be who need advice are asked to call this alternative number that we have in place until the issue is resolved - 01733 678742.

Thank you and please share.

25/04/2025

Today is the last day for you to share your messages for our amazing staff as part of our celebrations for International Day of the Midwife

We have created a form to allow you to provide feedback about their midwives. It asks you to reflect on a time when your midwife provided you with exceptional care. Think of it as writing a thank-you note to express how much their support meant to you.

Please note that we will accept these until Friday 25 April to give us enough time to put all these together.

https://ow.ly/m2An50VCeek

22/04/2025

May 5 marks International Day of the Midwife and we would love for you to send in any messages or accolades for our amazing staff which can be shared as part of our celebrations.

We have created a form to allow you to provide feedback about their midwives. It asks you to reflect on a time when your midwife provided you with exceptional care. Think of it as writing a thank-you note to express how much their support meant to you.

Please note that we will accept these until Friday 25 April to give us enough time to put all these together.

https://ow.ly/rc3k50VCe8P

18/04/2025

May 5 marks International Day of the Midwife and we would love for you to send in any messages or accolades for our amazing staff which can be shared as part of our celebrations.

We have created a form to allow you to provide feedback about their midwives. It asks you to reflect on a time when your midwife provided you with exceptional care. Think of it as writing a thank-you note to express how much their support meant to you.

Please note that we will accept these until Friday 25 April to give us enough time to put all these together.

https://ow.ly/VOj450VCe9b

16/04/2025

May 5 marks International Day of the Midwife and we would love for you to send in any messages or accolades for our amazing staff which can be shared as part of our celebrations.

We have created a form to allow you to provide feedback about their midwives. It asks you to reflect on a time when your midwife provided you with exceptional care. Think of it as writing a thank-you note to express how much their support meant to you.

Please note that we will accept these until Friday 25 April to give us enough time to put all these together.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO42sv9AM38YRCtt8fSE5BgjhUNjhYWkVKVThJTE5OMjQwOEpTRERNU0pBMy4u

24/03/2025

Have you got in touch with us yet? 👇

If you are currently pregnant and come from a black, brown, or mixed-race background, or, if you're navigating life with a disability or neurodiversity, then we would love for you to get in touch with us! 😊

✨"What can we do to make your maternity care better?" ✨

If you are currently pregnant and come from a black, brown, or mixed-race background, or, if you're navigating life with a disability or neurodiversity, then we would love for you to get in touch with us! 😊

📱 Send us your response to the question above via a WhatsApp message or voicenote, to 07889137153.
We'll then gather your responses on this phone and send back a text explaining that we have received your answer! 💬

If you have any medical concerns our maternity helpline is open 24 hours a day, you can get support from a midwife on the phone:
📞 Peterborough telephone: 01733 677266
📞 Hinchingbrooke telephone: 01480 847480

13/02/2025

Meet our Senior Midwifery Equity Advocate, Faiza😊who has a passion for creating a more equitable care system for everyone, particularly those from marginalised communities.

We look forward to working with Faiza and sharing the work that is being done.

👋 "Hi, I'm Faiza Rehman, a senior advocate for equity in our midwifery and maternity services. I have a deep passion for creating a more equitable care system for everyone, particularly those from marginalised communities. This includes individuals from black, brown, and mixed-ethnicity backgrounds, as well as those facing poverty, disabilities, or neurodiversity. I firmly believe that every voice matters and am dedicated to ensuring our services are inclusive and fair for all. 💙

"We want to make sure everyone gets the care they need. Can you share a time when you felt like you got great care? What made it good?"

If you'd like to feedback regarding any aspect of your care, whether you want to share a success or improvement, please get in touch with PALS: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/our-patient-advice-and-liaison-service/ 🤩

13/02/2025

‼️ The issue has now been resolved ‼️

‼️ The issue has now been resolved ‼️

The maternity helpline for Peterborough City Hospital is experiencing some technical difficulties at the moment. If you can't reach us via the usual number (01733 677266) then please call 01733 677453.

We will notify you when the issue has been resolved. Many thanks for your understanding and patience.

30/01/2025

If you are expecting a baby – or know someone who is – don’t miss our Pregnancy and Pelvic Floor education webinar created especially by our Women’s Health Physiotherapists.
Keeping your pelvic floor muscles in tip-top condition helps prepare for delivery, plus prevents bladder and bowel issues during pregnancy and in the longer term.
We have finalised dates for our webinars in 2025 and you can book on to the next one taking place on Tuesday 4 February at 9.30am here: https://www.eventbrite.com/x/pregnancy-and-pelvic-floor-webinar-tickets-1117735108799

We have other dates available in the coming months too. For more info visit our website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/pregnancy-and-pelvic-floor-muscles

19/12/2024

If you are expecting a baby – or know someone who is – don’t miss our Pregnancy and Pelvic Floor education webinar created especially by our Women’s Health Physiotherapists.
They are leading the way to highlight the importance of looking after your pelvic floor. Keeping these muscles in tip-top condition helps prepare for delivery, plus prevents bladder and bowel issues during pregnancy and in the longer term.
We have finalised dates for our webinars in 2025 and you can book on here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pregnancy-and-pelvic-floor-webinar-tickets-915221330637

19/10/2024

A huge welcome to our preceptee midwives - newly qualified midwives who spend a minimum of 12 months working through their preceptorship pack, with structured support from their wider teams.

You can read more about their start in the Trust here: https://ow.ly/wY4q50TOvJ1

Wishing you all lots of luck as you begin your careers!