MY Maternity & Neonatal

16/09/2025

15/09/2025

💉 Our maternity service offers both drop-in and bookable sessions for Pertussis and RSV vaccinations throughout the year, plus the Flu vaccination from October to March, conveniently available in our hospital antenatal clinics.

Getting vaccinated during pregnancy is a safe and effective way to help protect both you and your baby from serious illness. Vaccines such as Pertussis (whooping cough) and RSV provide your baby with vital protection in their first weeks of life, when they are most vulnerable.

📌 Please note: the clinic at Pontefract Hospital on Monday 22 September will not be running.

✅ To book an appointment, please speak to your community midwife, or drop in at one of the following clinics as shown below.

12/09/2025

At Mid Yorkshire, we’re committed to making our services accessible to everyone - patients, visitors, and staff.

Scroll through the graphics below to see how we make this possible 👇

For more information on our accessibility options, including resources in other languages and formats, visit: www.midyorks.nhs.uk/accessibility-options

11/09/2025

This , Jasmine said: "I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Debbie Moffatt who helped to deliver my baby, Jasper Jude Womersley, on the 12 August 2025. Debbie couldn’t have been more supportive of me and my baby and went above and beyond in her role that day. Thank you so much Debbie."

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10/09/2025

Thank you for your feedback on our idea for a new Q&A with a midwife feature 💬

You told us you loved the idea, and asked for the sessions to be held in the evening with the chance to ask questions live - so we’ve listened.

Our first Facebook Live Q&A will take place on Wednesday 8 October at 5pm with our brilliant midwife, Amy. She’ll be answering your questions on pregnancy, birth, postnatal care and more.

If you’d like to send in a question in advance, that's fine too. Just drop us a message starting with 'Q&A with Amy'.

We’ll be running these sessions every few months, so this is your chance to get answers straight from the experts!

&AwithAmy

09/09/2025

Did your baby (or babies!) spend time on a neonatal unit or transitional care?

If so, read on💙

08/09/2025

💙 This week is week, an important campaign designed to educate us on how we can prevent asthma deaths and improve care for children and young people.

It highlights 4 simple but vital steps for families to help manage asthma:
✅ Have an asthma action plan in place
✅ Use inhalers correctly
✅ Get a yearly asthma review (and after every attack)
✅ Be mindful of air pollution

In sharing this post, you can share knowledge and support better care for children and young people living with asthma.

05/09/2025

Pregnant and feeling overwhelmed or anxious about giving birth?

Our free Managing Stress and Positive Birth webinar is here to help you feel more confident and supported.

Led by our Perinatal Therapist and a Midwife from Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, this session offers practical tools for managing stress, preparing for a positive birth, and learning calming techniques you can use throughout pregnancy.

Sign up today and take a positive step towards a more relaxed and empowered birth experience.

You can secure your free spot via 👇

📧 Email: wakefield.talking@turning-point.co.uk
☎️ Phone: 01924 234860
📲 Secure your spot here: https://talking.turning-point.co.uk/workshops

04/09/2025

This , Amy said: "I would really like to express my utter most appreciation to all the staff who helped and guided myself and my husband through the birth of our daughter.

"After 2 amazing water births, I was adamant I wanted another, however, that didn’t go to plan. Due to persistent bleeding, I needed to be monitored. My wonderful midwife on the labour ward, Claire Astbury, made my birth such an amazing experience.

"The care we received was above and beyond - she was the best cheerleader, support, and such a caring woman. She guided me through the unknown of delivering without being in a birth pool, and our daughter made a very quick entrance into the world. It was a total whirlwind but Claire made me feel like I was superwoman, where in my opinion, it is her that deserves that title. A true credit to Pinderfields maternity unit."

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01/09/2025

28/08/2025

This , Leah said: "A massive thanks to Tegan, Amelia and student midwife, Kaylee. They helped us welcome our final baby, a little boy, into the world on 14 April 2025. They were all amazing and managed to get me through a really quick, intense labour without any problems! Thank you, ladies! We are so grateful 🫶"

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