Darent Valley Hospital Maternity

Darent Valley Hospital Maternity Caring for women and families in North Kent during pregnancy and birth.

For pregnancy concerns ring our Maternity Assessment Unit (MAU) on 01322 428280 or 01322 428278 as this site is not monitored 24/7.

Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership are holding an online MNVP feedback event specifically for Greenwich, Bexley and...
25/02/2026

Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership are holding an online MNVP feedback event specifically for Greenwich, Bexley and Bromley mothers who have used the homebirth services at QEH, PRUH and Darent Valley. This can be antenatally only or through to labour and birth.

The purpose is to listen to service users experiences and then feedback to local maternity services on the highlights and any areas for considered improvement.

EVENTBRITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982461980149?aff=oddtdtcreator

January 2026 maternity and neonatal activity...
11/02/2026

January 2026 maternity and neonatal activity...

We are running a vaccination clinic today, 2nd Feb in ANC (Sapling). No appointment necessary.Flu vaccine - Can be given...
02/02/2026

We are running a vaccination clinic today, 2nd Feb in ANC (Sapling).
No appointment necessary.

Flu vaccine - Can be given at any time during your pregnancy
Whooping cough - Can be given from 16 weeks pregnant.
RSV - Can be given from 28 weeks pregnant.

We are running a vaccination clinic today 19th January at DVH in ANC.No appointment necessaryFlu vaccine - can be given ...
19/01/2026

We are running a vaccination clinic today 19th January at DVH in ANC.

No appointment necessary

Flu vaccine - can be given at any stage in pregnancy
Whooping Cough - can be given after 16 weeks pregnant
RSV - can be given after 28 weeks pregnant.

We are pleased to announce that pregnant women under the care of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust can now book their RSV...
17/01/2026

We are pleased to announce that pregnant women under the care of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust can now book their RSV, flu and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccinations online.
Complete our self-referral form here: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/maternity/antenatal-care/vaccinations-pregnancy/vaccination-form
Vaccinations during pregnancy offer your new baby the best protection against severe infections. To learn more about vaccinations during pregnancy, please visit: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/maternity/antenatal-care/vaccinations-pregnancy

December and end of year (2025) activity on Walnut Ward (Special Care Baby Unit)...
14/01/2026

December and end of year (2025) activity on Walnut Ward (Special Care Baby Unit)...

Last months' maternity/obstetric activity...
14/01/2026

Last months' maternity/obstetric activity...

Santa wasn't the only one carrying out deliveries this Christmas as we were delighted to welcome TEN new babies into the...
27/12/2025

Santa wasn't the only one carrying out deliveries this Christmas as we were delighted to welcome TEN new babies into the world on Christmas Day!

There were six girls and four boys with our first Christmas baby being born at 02:32 and the last as 23:06.

Lightest of the 10 was a boy weighing in at 3000g (6lb, 10oz) and the heaviest was another boy weighing a respectable 3980g (8lb 12oz).

Here are a few photos taken on the day (permission to post the images was obtained)...

⚠️ Flu and mask update for all visitors to Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust sites ⚠️There is currently a surge in flu ca...
11/12/2025

⚠️ Flu and mask update for all visitors to Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust sites ⚠️

There is currently a surge in flu cases. We have seen a sharp rise in infections and, to protect vulnerable patients and keep everyone safe, we are introducing immediate safety measures.

Everyone entering a clinical area at any one of our sites must now wear a surgical mask. Masks will be provided at entrances. We ask that you also use the hand sanitising stations at all entry and exit points and wash your hands frequently during your visit.

If you are feeling unwell, even slightly, please do not come to the hospital. Stay at home until you are fully well. This is essential to protect patients who may be at high risk from flu.

Wards caring for patients with flu will temporarily restrict visiting to two visitors per patient for the next fourteen days.

These measures are in place to keep everyone safe during this period of increased infection. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

⚠️ Flu and mask update for all visitors to Darent Valley Hospital ⚠️Darent Valley Hospital is currently experiencing a s...
10/12/2025

⚠️ Flu and mask update for all visitors to Darent Valley Hospital ⚠️

Darent Valley Hospital is currently experiencing a surge in flu cases. We have seen a sharp rise in infections and, to protect vulnerable patients and keep everyone safe, we are introducing immediate safety measures.

Everyone entering any clinical area must now wear a surgical mask. Masks will be provided at entrances. We ask that you also use the hand sanitising stations at all entry and exit points and wash your hands frequently during your visit.

If you are feeling unwell, even slightly, please do not come to the hospital. Stay at home until you are fully well. This is essential to protect patients who may be at high risk from flu.

Wards caring for patients with flu will temporarily restrict visiting to two visitors per patient for the next fourteen days.

These measures are in place to keep everyone safe during this period of increased infection. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
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