Leeds Maternity E-Midwife

30/01/2026

We are encouraging women and families from the Leeds area to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care in a national survey.

This public Call for Evidence has been launched by Baroness Amos, who is leading a national investigation into maternity and neonatal services.

There are two surveys, open until 17 March 2026:

• One for women and people who have been pregnant to share their own experiences of maternity and neonatal services: https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/your-experience-of-maternity-and-neonatal-care-in-england

• One for other people to share their experiences supporting someone through pregnancy. This could include fathers, non-birthing partners, family members, friends, or other support people: https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/your-experience-supporting-someone-through-maternity-and-neonatal-care-in-england

For more information please visit the website: https://www.matneoinv.org.uk/call-for-evidence/

We have turned comments off on this post as it’s important that all feedback is captured through the survey itself.

30/01/2026

Our Maternity Assessment Centres (MAC) are open 24/7 and this includes the weekend.

If you have any of the attached symptoms or any other urgent concerns about your pregnancy, or after you've had your baby, please call MAC at your booked hospital to speak to a midwife.

Our midwives will give you advice over the telephone and invite you in to MAC if you need to seen.

Call MAC at any time 📞: LGI - 0113 3926731 or St James's - 0113 2065781.

If you have any non-urgent questions please direct message this page. The E-Midwife will be back to answer any questions on Monday ☺️🤰

29/01/2026

Our next walk is tomorrow - Friday 30 Jan at 12:30 in Roundhay Park. We look forward to meeting you outside the Lakeside Café!

🌳 Bump and Baby Walks are back! 🌳

We’re delighted to relaunch our Bump and Baby Walks this winter and early spring 💚 Join us for gentle movement in nature, friendly chats and the chance to ask a midwife any pregnancy or early parenting questions.

📍 Dates & locations:
🗓 30 Jan & 27 Feb – Roundhay Park, 12:30 (meet at Lakeside Café)
🗓 27 Mar – Temple Newsam Park, 12:30 (meet outside the house near the farm)

☕ Grab a drink, bring your pram or dog – everyone’s welcome!
📧 Let us know you’re coming: leedsth-tr.athenaclinic@nhs.net

👉 Or just turn up on the day!

The walks may be cancelled in the event of ice, snow or torrential rain. If we cancel a walk, we will post on our social media accounts and email anyone who has registered to attend.

Charges for car parking may apply depending on where you park at both park sites. Often you can find spaces at these times at the sides of both the park areas and avoid payment in the assigned car park space if it is safe for you to park there.

Bus services that run to Roundhay Park: Bus Routes: 2, 12, 3A, and 13A
Bus services that run to Temple Newsam: Bus Routes: The First bus services 19 and 19A run to Whitkirk, which is a short distance from Temple Newsam.
Please check the bus services are running before you travel.

Make time for yourself and your baby and enjoy some fresh air with us 🌿🚶‍♀️

29/01/2026

"A few weeks ago, I gave birth to my beautiful little girl, Mabel, at the LGI.

I’d love to give a special shout out to midwife Lucy and student midwife Henna for providing incredible care during my time on the delivery suite.

Throughout it all, they made me feel safe and at ease - and were absolutely amazing at championing me during my contractions.

The pair of them are a credit to the NHS and are two special people I will never forget.

I’d also like to give a very thankful mention to the full team on the labour ward. A few hours after birth, I unfortunately started to lose lots of blood which meant the emergency bell was pressed a few times. Although it was a scary experience, I was amazed at how fast the team came in to help and how kind, reassuring and caring they were throughout it all. I was soon given fluids and a hormone drip to help with the blood loss, and they constantly came in to check on me and Mabel.

Thank you for making me feel safe during a time when I felt so worried ❤️"

To share your story please send us a direct message with a photo of your baby and a few paragraphs about your experience. Your story can be anonymous and you don't have to show your baby's face if you'd prefer. We share a post every Thursday on our e-Midwife Facebook and Instagram pages!

28/01/2026

Bump and Baby Fit is a free programme in Leeds that helps you move more, feel supported, and thrive during pregnancy and after birth.

Classes run term time only at leisure centres and children’s centres across Leeds.

You can join if:
You are pregnant (any stage) or have given birth in the last 12 months
You have received maternity care in Leeds

You meet one of the following health criteria:
BMI of 30 kg/m² or more (as calculated by your midwife at booking)
History of gestational diabetes
Diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes

To sign up please visit: https://surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/GBLVRH/

You can also find full details and information about booking on the Active Leeds website:
https://active.leeds.gov.uk/womenandgirls/prenatal-and-postnatal

26/01/2026

This is a fantastic opportunity to help improve feeding support and services in Leeds. You can complete the survey here: https://surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/0L4B38/

You can complete the survey here: https://surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/0L4B38/

26/01/2026

Your Pregnancy Vaccines Timeline 🗓️

👶 1st Trimester (0–12 weeks)
💬 Speak to your maternity team about vaccines.

👶 2nd Trimester (13–27 weeks)
💉 Whooping cough – usually given between 16–32 weeks, often around your 20-week scan.

👶 3rd Trimester (28–40+ weeks)
💉 RSV – usually given around your 28-week appointment.

Seasonal Vaccines - During autumn and winter, you will also be offered the flu vaccine. You can have it at any stage of pregnancy, the sooner the better

✅ Why vaccines matter
Vaccines in pregnancy help protect babies against different diseases as the protection you develop passes through the placenta to the baby. This protection from birth is important as babies are more likely to be very ill and to need hospital care if they catch these diseases in their first weeks and months of life.

It is important to have your vaccines at the right time in every pregnancy to give you and your baby the best protection, but you can have your vaccines up until you give birth,

Pregnant women and young babies are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill if they catch flu. Getting vaccinated helps protect you and your baby during your pregnancy and continues to protect your baby after they are born.

These vaccines are offered free by the NHS and are thoroughly tested to assess how safe and effective they are. Common side effects of vaccines don’t usually last long and are mild, including an aching arm, feeling tired and a headache.

👩‍⚕️ Speak to your midwife, GP or trusted health professional for more info.
🔍 Search: NHS vaccinations in pregnancy to learn more.

25/01/2026

🌳 Bump and Baby Walks are back! 🌳

We’re delighted to relaunch our Bump and Baby Walks this winter and early spring 💚 Join us for gentle movement in nature, friendly chats and the chance to ask a midwife any pregnancy or early parenting questions.

📍 Dates & locations:
🗓 30 Jan & 27 Feb – Roundhay Park, 12:30 (meet at Lakeside Café)
🗓 27 Mar – Temple Newsam Park, 12:30 (meet outside the house near the farm)

☕ Grab a drink, bring your pram or dog – everyone’s welcome!
📧 Let us know you’re coming: leedsth-tr.athenaclinic@nhs.net

👉 Or just turn up on the day!

The walks may be cancelled in the event of ice, snow or torrential rain. If we cancel a walk, we will post on our social media accounts and email anyone who has registered to attend.

Charges for car parking may apply depending on where you park at both park sites. Often you can find spaces at these times at the sides of both the park areas and avoid payment in the assigned car park space if it is safe for you to park there.

Bus services that run to Roundhay Park: Bus Routes: 2, 12, 3A, and 13A
Bus services that run to Temple Newsam: Bus Routes: The First bus services 19 and 19A run to Whitkirk, which is a short distance from Temple Newsam.
Please check the bus services are running before you travel.

Make time for yourself and your baby and enjoy some fresh air with us 🌿🚶‍♀️

23/01/2026

Your baby's movements are really important 👣🤰. ℹ️ You can find more information about fetal movements here: https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/your-babys-movements-in-pregnancy/

Please call Maternity Assessment (MAC) at your booked hospital if you are worried about your baby's movements, or with any other urgent concerns: 📞 LGI - 0113 3926731 or St James's - 0113 2065781.

🌎 If you would like to access this poster in another language, or to listen to an audio version, visit: https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/health-professionals/free-pregnancy-resources/leaflet-and-banner-feeling-your-baby-move-sign-they-are-well

22/01/2026

"I just wanted to send an appreciation message for the care I received at LGI. Our beautiful baby girl Maeve was born 29th October 2025 at 12:30pm weighing 7lb 5oz. The care on MAC, delivery suite and the postnatal ward were all wonderful!

My Labour was quite long for a third baby (8.5 hours) but I was well cared for and listened to every step of the way. I can’t remember all of the names but everyone was amazing. A heartfelt thankyou to student midwife Henna who delivered our baby and couldn’t do enough for us. She brought heat packs and showed me the most compassion and professionalism even when my waters burst on her she wasn’t phased at all (apologies about that again!) Also student midwife Caitlin who had so much time and a listening ear when I needed support, she then came to do a home visit and it was lovely to see her again!

Our experience couldn’t have been any better Thankyou so much to all the midwives and staff that cared for us, it means the world!"

To share your story please send us a direct message with a photo of your baby and a few paragraphs about your experience. Your story can be anonymous and you don't have to show your baby's face if you'd prefer. We share a post every Thursday on our e-Midwife Facebook and Instagram pages!

21/01/2026

If you've recently found out that you're pregnant, don't forget to refer yourself for pregnancy care – it’s quick and easy!

✅ Visit the NHS website below
✅ Search for the hospital you'd like to give birth at
✅ Complete the referral form
✅ Book your first appointment by 10 weeks of pregnancy

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

20/01/2026

Here is a fantastic animation for expectant and new parents about what to expect if your baby is admitted to a neonatal unit.

🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVhZUpRvRyY

This short animation follows four families through a 24-hour journey in a neonatal unit, offering information about:
💙 What a neonatal unit is
🩺 The different levels of care
🤱 How you can be involved in your baby’s care
👩‍⚕️ The team of professionals supporting you and your baby

Please use this link to share your feedback - https://forms.office.com/e/m5K1TWXr9uA parent resource for expectant and new parents about what to expect if t...