UHS Maternity & Neonatal Service

12/08/2025

When you find out you are pregnant, you can refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care so you start care with a midwife right away.

Once you sign up online, the maternity team will contact you to book your first appointment with a midwife.

You should do this by the 10th week of pregnancy, if possible, but it’s never too late to start. If you're over 10 weeks, refer yourself as soon as you can.

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

11/08/2025

‘Meet the Maternity Staff’ 👋🏼

This is Michelle one of our Birth Centre Lead Midwives. Michelle is a passionate, fun and experienced midwife who enjoys providing care for families across the service.

Michelle also works at the Maternity Triage Line giving advice to birthing people over 20 weeks regarding pregnancy concerns.

08/08/2025

JULY INFOGRAM

The Infogram has had a bit of a face lift and a mix up….

I’m sure you’ve all noticed the name change from Labour Ward to UHS Maternity & Neonatal Services which lines up with the new Infogram by combining the births from Labour Ward AND Broadlands Birth Centre- what do we think?!

*Disclaimer*
The names are generated from when the midwife who cared for you inputs the birth on our electronic system. This infogram is generated for deliveries on Labour Ward and Theatres only. If the midwife has NOT entered the name onto our electronic system, sadly it will not show on the infogram. You can tell if this has happened as the name will appear on the red/white printed wristband your baby wears. Apologies.

08/08/2025

This we’ve tied in with the end of World Breastfeeding Week.

☎️ Reminder of the contact numbers for any postnatal concerns:
- 02381 204871 (Option 1) between the hours of 8 - 4 for advice and support and to discuss postnatal appointments.
- 02381 206012 for out-of-hours support.
- 07786 267584 for feeding queries. Please leave a voicemail of your name, contact number and what your call is regarding.
- 0300 100 0212 is the number of the National Breastfeeding Helpline which offer support 24/7

07/08/2025

As we come to the end of World Breastfeeding Week, we wanted to share some information about this years theme which is ‘Prioritise Breastfeeding; Create Sustainable Support Systems’, which focuses upon the environmental impact of breastfeeding.

By prioritising and supporting breastfeeding, this will help to reduce the environmental impact of formula feeding supply chains. However, breastfeeding can be challenging when families are not well supported. This campaign aims to build a ‘warm chain’ of support, made up of national and local support networks, healthcare professionals and members of the community, who are all providing consistent and supportive messages for parents who are breastfeeding their babies.

We at UHS aim to be a vital link in this chain and are here for you for advice and support.

For more information about World Breastfeeding Week, please visit the website.

https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7_RvTg5MrQK41CA7qfya8CFxXRHDfkg0VSTgKWdDFg4BZh62kxRwDSE8JIgw_aem_xkyuST7m-SHhU9iBkil9Qw

World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of individuals and organisations dedicated to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding worldwide.

05/08/2025

2-hour online workshop covering lots of useful things to know about breastfeeding before meeting your baby.

01/08/2025

Hello August! ☀️

In July we welcomed lots of lovely babies into the world and were very lucky to meet so many wonderful families, the infograms for which will be available in due course.

If your baby is due in August we look forward to meeting you soon!

Here are some fun facts for you if your baby will be born in August:
- Star Sign: They may either be a Leo or Virgo
- Birth Flower: Poppy and Gladiolus
- Birth Stone: Peridot, Sardonyx and Spinel

This month also holds National Breastfeeding week; keep your eyes peeled for lots of useful feeding information!

25/07/2025

Feedback Fridays! 🗣️

We love to hear your feedback whether it’s positive or constructive to allow us to improve our service and learn what we’re doing right.

If you’ve received Maternity care at Princess Anne please follow the link below and give us your feedback!

https://gthr.uk/5ad0

23/07/2025

Come join our Breastfeeding group in the 6th August for a picnic to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week!

Follow the link for more details!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E9kiZ1HcP/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Save the date: Wednesday 6th August 1-3pm
Come and join us for a picnic in Houndwell Park to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2025.
Free raffle open to all attendees, with awesome prizes donated by members of the Southampton Welcomes Breastfeeding Scheme.
Children's' activities facilitated by Family Hubs Southampton.
Come join us!

22/07/2025

20/07/2025

JUNE INFOGRAM 2025

*Disclaimer*
The names are generated from when the midwife who cared for you inputs the birth on our electronic system. This infogram is generated for deliveries on Labour Ward and Theatres only. If the midwife has NOT entered the name onto our electronic system, sadly it will not show on the infogram. You can tell if this has happened as the name will appear on the red/white printed wristband your baby wears. Apologies.

16/07/2025

🌟INSTAGRAM 🌟

Make sure you’re following our Instagram page to get more new information from different platforms!

https://www.instagram.com/uhs_maternity_neonatal_service?igsh=dWx6YXE3Zzl3eDA0&utm_source=qr

Use the QR code below to find our page!!