Maternity Services at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

24/03/2026

What an incredible morning bringing birthworkers and midwives together to talk honestly, dream boldly, and re‑imagine what truly person‑centred maternity care can look like.

The passion in the room was unmistakable — from conversations about continuity and informed choice to reflections on community care, homebirth, and the future of midwifery.
Here’s to learning together, lifting each other up and supporting each other to provide compassionate, kind, safe care.

Watch this space for the next date in early May, date TBC.

24/03/2026

The Flu vaccination is available from 28 weeks of pregnancy.
Pop into Maternity Outpatients, B Level at QA Hospital between 08:30- 16:30 for your vaccination.
No need to book an appointment.

23/03/2026

Need help with pelvic health during pregnancy and after birth ?
Scan the QR code or visit website to complete a self referral form.

https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/perinatal-pelvic-health-physiotherapy-self-referral

22/03/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XYK5PI3EG0

Healthier Together app:
The Healthier Together app can be used from 16weeks of pregnancy. Download the app now or visit: https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/

Improving the health of pregnant women, children and young people.

21/03/2026

https://www.badgernotes.net/Help

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM1xDmEnWys

21/03/2026

From all of us at Portsmouth Maternity Services, we are proud to stand alongside the Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association and the families we support on World Down Syndrome Day 2026.

20/03/2026

From Monday 23 March, a section of the main entrance car park at QA Hospital will be temporarily closed for twelve weeks, so that we can safely install solar panels. This is part of a project to make our sites more environmentally friendly and reduce energy costs.

Blue badge/accessible parking spaces will be relocated to the area next to this closed section. This will be clearly signposted. Other parking including our multi-storey North car park and on-road parking will be unaffected and remain available.

During this time, if possible, please consider using other ways to travel to your appointment such as public transport or getting dropped off.

We understand this may concern people planning to attend appointments, so wanted to make you aware. We appreciate your patience and understanding while this important work takes place.

You can find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/4sXZunc

20/03/2026

The B5 tree for February ❤️

20/03/2026

February birth stats at The Birth Centre and community.

20/03/2026

February birth stats at PHUT.

20/03/2026

If you would like support to quit smoking please email the maternity team on pho-tr.maternitysmokecessation@nhs.net with your name and contact number and we will get back to you within 24 working hours.

https://youtu.be/860ZgyfyUaE?si=0zhps7nSwA5bs1P

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20/03/2026

If you have just found out you’re pregnant, you might be wondering what to do next. You can self-refer to maternity services, without the need of a GP appointment.
You will be seen by a midwife ideally before 10 weeks. Refer today: Refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care - NHS

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care/