Abbey Birth Centre & ASPH Maternity

14/11/2025

“Everyone is absolutely lovely and experts in their field. We are so lucky to be treated in this hospital.”💬

We love hearing about the difference our teams make every day. Thank you to all our staff for providing expert, compassionate care to families 🧡

14/11/2025

Interested in Antenatal and Postnatal Classes about pelvic floor exercises and health? Follow the link below to join some free, online classes! https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/education-workshops

04/11/2025

You are entitled to free NHS prescriptions with a valid maternity exemption certificate. You can also use it to prove your entitlement to free dental treatment while pregnant. 💊🦷

Ask your midwife about a digital certificate today:
➡️ https://nhsbsa.nhs.uk/exemption-certificates/maternity-exemption-certificates

*Please ensure you are in receipt of your maternity exemption certificate before claiming free prescriptions as you may receive a fine

24/10/2025

💜 Thank you for your kind words 💜

“We want to thank you for all the guidance, support and love you gave us during our birth experience.”

We’re proud to support families through one of life’s most important journeys. Thank you to this parent for sharing their experience with our maternity team.

20/10/2025

🌟 Twinkle twinkle little star…
If I’m vaccinated, the safer you are.

Getting vaccinated during pregnancy helps protect both you and your baby 💜

Speak to your maternity team to find out more.

02/10/2025

📣 Book your space at our upcoming antenatal education classes

Are you under the care of Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals and around 34 weeks pregnant? Prepare for birth and beyond with our Midwife-led Antenatal Education Programme - open to all expectant parents under our care.

Spaces fill quickly - reserve your place now via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ashford-st-peters-hospital-maternity-service-18099755566

Any questions? Get in touch 👉 asp-tr.antenatal.education@nhs.net

26/09/2025

We’re delighted to announce that our maternity service has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by the Care Quality Commission!

The report share insights from people using the service who said they felt treated with kindness and dignity, were listened to by staff, who respected their choices and supported them to have the birth experience they wanted, wherever safe to do so.

Louise Stead, Group Chief Executive, said: “This result is a testament to the team’s hard work, resilience and determination to deliver sustained improvement.”

Thank you to our staff and everyone who shared their experiences during the inspection. Your voices helped shape this achievement.

Read more: https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/latest-news/3296-maternity-services-rated-good-by-care-quality-commission

24/09/2025

We understand that some people may be concerned about recent media coverage around the use of paracetamol in pregnancy. Please be assured that paracetamol is safe to use when you are pregnant. If you are concerned please speak to your midwife.

The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Read more in their latest update.

➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children