Royal Devon Maternity Hospital Exeter

22/04/2026

The March stats are out! Congratulations to all our March spring babies and families.

13/04/2026

Share your induction experience 💛

If you’ve had an induction of labour in a Devon hospital in the last 2 years, we’d love to hear from you! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/N3FgVFmPSk

We’re working with transformation midwives across Devon to better understand induction experiences. Your feedback will directly inform improvements, with our Trust Lead, Helen, working closely with midwife teams to make positive change.

Complete our survey for a chance to win one of 8 prizes. Each winner will receive a £25 gift of their choice
✨Love2Shop voucher
✨Little Starts baby classes voucher - pays for classes such a water babies, signing and sensory classes
✨ Or a donation to Birth Rights UK

Fill in the survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/N3FgVFmPSk

Thank you for helping us improve maternity care for families across Devon❤

08/04/2026

01/04/2026

💛 Six months ago, we set out to do something simple but important - keep mothers and babies together when they need each other most.
Since launching our Transitional Care (TC) project in Exeter we’ve transformed not just a space, but the experience for families. By changing the environment and how we deliver care, more babies are able to stay with their mums, reducing separation and supporting those early moments of bonding. 💕
This hasn’t happened by chance. It’s taken a huge team effort across our perinatal services.
Today we’re celebrating what’s been achieved so far and the difference it’s already making to patient experience.
Proud of this team and our progress. And we’re only just getting started. 👏🏻

27/03/2026

There have been several reports of chickenpox in our region.
If you are concerned you have been in contact with a person with chicken pox and you have NOT had chickenpox yourself then please speak to your community midwifery team who can advise and check your immunity status.

If you have had chicken pox as a child or previously then you will normally be immune and it is not a cause for concern.

If you develop a chicken pox rash and have not had the virus before please speak to your GP.

For further information please see

Chickenpox in pregnancy patient information leaflet

17/03/2026

Here are our latest face-to-face Antenatal Feeding Class dates. To book on please call our ward clerks between 9:00 – 15:30 Mon-Fri on 01392 406 688. If possible, please have your NHS or Hospital number ready when you phone. We look forward to seeing you soon!

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the New year 2026 January and February families for Royal and Devon Eastern site.

04/03/2026

Important Message for anyone under the care of Magnolia Team.

If you are trying to contact Tiverton hospital the phone lines are currently down.

We are working on fixing this as soon as possible but if you are trying to speak to a Magnolia Team midwife please message through the Mychart app and they will monitor this service throughout the day.

As always if you need to speak to a Midwife urgently or have any concerns about your baby please call Maternity Triage line 01392 406616.

25/02/2026

Our staff are here to help and support you throughout your pregnancy journey. We will not tolerate any sort of abusive or aggressive behaviour. Please respect all our staff. Thankyou

13/02/2026

✨ *Are you 36+ weeks pregnant or had a baby in the last year? We’d love to hear from you – and you could win a £100 One4all voucher!* ✨

If you’re currently 36+ weeks pregnant or up to 1 year post-birth, please take a few minutes to complete our short survey. Your feedback will help us improve pelvic health support for birthing people during pregnancy and after birth 💛

As a thank you, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a £100 One4all voucher! 🎉

Your voice really matters and will help shape better care for future families.

👉 Share your feedback here:

https://forms.office.com/e/7BYxJHxFgQ

Thank you for supporting improvements in pelvic health around birth!

11/02/2026

Resharing the November statistics for Eastern site as we accidentally missed off the number of boys and girls! Sorry!
Also here are our December end of year babies and families! Congratulations to all.

10/02/2026

Jaundice can be difficult to recognise in babies of black and brown ethnicities. Here is a great infographic for parents to help identify jaundice. Please always contact your midwife if you have concerns.