Royal Berkshire Maternity and Neonatal Voices

09/05/2026

Today we are at Forbury Fiesta for 11am - 4pm!

08/05/2026

Find us with a baby & toddler soft corner at Forbury Fiesta tomorrow!

08/05/2026

PCE Leads Maa-Yar & Saga will be at Forbury Fiesta tomorrow, Saturday 9th May, hosting a baby & toddler soft corner as well as a colouring table for older children. Keep an eye out for us and come over for a chat!

08/05/2026

We are honoured to have met so many families in April and are so grateful to you all for sharing your experiences with us.

We look forward to meeting even more of you in May, check out our “where to find us in May” post for dates, locations & timings.

08/05/2026

We’ve been at Katesgrove Primary School today alongside on the health bus. We’re still here until 3.30pm, if you are in the area come along and have a chat ☺️

06/05/2026

Sharing and celebrating this from Reading Community Learning Centre 🥰

Maternal mental health matters.

This week, to mark Maternal Mental Health Week, we were pleased to welcome Csilla Dorogi-Lawrence, Inclusion Midwife at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, to speak with our learners here at Reading Community Learning Centre.

Csilla joined our English conversation classes to share practical information about maternal health, including GP and hospital appointments, NHS fees, baby immunisations, and the physical and mental health support available during pregnancy and after birth.

For many women, understanding how to access healthcare in the UK can feel confusing, especially when English is not their first language. Sessions like this help make vital information clearer, more accessible and less overwhelming.

A huge thank you to Csilla and Rupee for taking the time to support our learners, and to our tutors for helping create a safe, welcoming space for these important conversations.

06/05/2026

Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day, during a week of Maternal Mental Health Awareness. This message from really resonated with our mantra to Listen, Respond and Act.

We are speaking with women, birthing people, partners and families daily and hearing about their experiences. We hear about anxieties, fears, overwhelm and we are here for those conversations.

If you’ve experienced good mental health support during your journey we want to celebrate it and if you feel the service could be improved we want to hear your thoughts. We’re not alone. We’re in this together.

Get • 💜 “It starts quietly…”

A mother sits awake in the middle of the night. Her baby is finally asleep. But her mind isn’t. She’s exhausted. Overwhelmed. Wondering why she doesn’t feel how she thought she would.

She isn’t the only one. Globally, 1 in 5 women experience mental health challenges during pregnancy or after birth.

Too many suffer in silence.
This World Maternal Mental Health Day, , it’s time to ACT.
Acknowledge. Consider. Treat.
Because no mother should feel alone.

06/05/2026

Bea, our Neonatal Lead and Denise meet the wonderful Sue this morning on our Buscot Walkaround.

It was a privilege to meet Sue again and see her doing her work so diligently and passionately.

There really is so so much work that goes on in the background, by phenomenal staff like Sue, that keeps Buscot running and being able to give the amazing care that it does for babies and families 💜

💜Buscot Hero💜

This month, we’re delighted to shine the spotlight on one of Buscot’s wonderful Support Workers, Sue 💖

Sue plays a vital role behind the scenes on the neonatal unit, helping to keep everything running smoothly for both staff and families. From carefully cleaning incubators and baby clothes, to stocking nursery drawers each day and preparing admission packs and important red folders for every family, Sue ensures that every detail is taken care of with kindness and dedication.

This June marks an incredible 9 years of Sue working on Buscot! Before joining the team, she ran her own bakery - a role that no doubt has contributed to her incredible organisation and care that she brings to the unit every day 😊

Sue says she feels truly privileged to work alongside the amazing team on Buscot and loves the warm, supportive atmosphere of the unit. She especially enjoys spending time talking with mums and sharing meaningful moments with families during their stay. With 3 of her 4 grandchildren having spent time on a neonatal unit themselves, Sue feels a deep personal connection to her role and sees her work as a way of giving back 💜

Outside of work, Sue loves spending time with her family, going on holidays and trips to London, and relaxing with a good book 📚

We’re so grateful to have Sue as part of the Buscot family, helping to create a clean, calm and caring environment for our tiniest patients and their loved ones 🥰

06/05/2026

Wendy & Selfine are pleased to join at this morning

05/05/2026

International Day of the Midwife 2026
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Sharing your wonderful feedback on who was your “one in a million” midwife!