Leighton Hospital Maternity Unit

11/03/2026

Today is No Smoking Day. A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day. Our Smokefree Pregnancy Team are here to support you along the way.
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/our-services/maternity/departments-and-ward-areas/smokefree-pregnancy-team

11/03/2026

10/03/2026

With the better weather on the way it is important to think about how to dress your baby for sleep. The Lullaby Trust has some great advice for everyone involved in the care of babies.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

This week is Safer Sleep Week. The Lullaby Trust have lots of useful information for parents to be, parents and their families to help make every sleep a safe sleep.
The focus this year is baby products.
Just because it’s on the shelf doesn’t mean it’s suitable for sleep. 🤔
Baby sleep products aren’t always designed with safer sleep in mind, even if they’re marketed that way.
When it comes to your baby’s sleep space, keep it simple to keep it safe. You don’t need to buy lots of products or spend money on expensive items.
The safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back in their own clear, flat, firm sleep space.
There are just a few items that we recommend – the baby necessities:
- Cot or Moses basket
- Portable sleep space such as a travel cot, carry cot or Moses basket
- Firm, flat, waterproof mattress
- Sleeping bag or sheets and a lightweight blanket
- Room thermometer
- Car seat – this is not intended for sleeping when not travelling, but is essential for safer travel.
Discover expert advice on everything you need to know about baby product safety: https://bit.ly/4uaPUhY

06/03/2026

Mid Cheshire Hospital Trust (MCHT) - Leighton Maternity unit, want to ensure their antenatal classes meet your needs. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on our current education sessions.

05/03/2026

You spoke, we listened! 👂

After hearing what you wanted to see inside the hospital, we’ve been busy filming some behind the scenes content that we’ll be sharing with you very soon. 🎥

Now, we want to take it a step further. We’re sitting down with our midwives to get your questions answered!

Whether it’s about birth preferences, ward routines, or just meeting the team, we want to help you feel connected and informed.

What do you want to ask a midwife?

Drop your questions in the comments or slide into our DMs, and we’ll get the cameras rolling! 👇

02/03/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by the number of baby sleep products out there? Not sure how to check a product is suitable for baby sleep? You’re not alone.

There are so many products, adverts and options when it comes to baby sleep products, and so much conflicting advice. It can be hard to know what is safest for your baby to sleep in, and what can be left on the shelf.

That’s why this Safer Sleep Week (9 – 15 March), we’re focusing on the baby necessities. We’ll be highlighting the essentials that your baby really needs for safer sleep, so you can be confident to leave products on the shelf that don’t follow safer sleep guidelines.

Follow us for clear, evidence-based guidance to answer all of your questions, and help you feel more confident. 🤝

01/03/2026

27/02/2026

So here it is.Sorry for the delay in this month's infographic. I hope you think it was worth the wait. Welcome to our 2026 babies and new style infographic 😊

27/02/2026

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