NHS Ayrshire And Arran Women and Children’s Service

14/11/2025

A huge thank you to Olivia and Daniel for their extraordinary donation of £10,785 to support Ayrshire Maternity Unit's bereavement services ❤

Read more here 👉 https://www.nhsaaa.net/ayrshire-maternity-unit-receives-generous-donation-to-support-bereavement-services/

13/11/2025

Congratulations to Maternity Care Assistant, Yvonne Fitzsimmons who was recognised as RCM maternity support worker of the year for her dedication to supporting new parents throughout the antenatal and postnatal period.

13/11/2025

11/11/2025

Tips for good Bladder Health:

👉Stay hydrated with about 6-8 glasses of fluids per day
👉Limit caffeine and alcohol, as they can irritate the bladder.
👉Ensure you get enough fiber to promote regular bowel movements, which helps with bladder emptying.
👉Strengthen your pelvic floor muscles through regular exercise.
👉Avoid straining and empty your bladder completely when you urinate.
👉Try to avoid going ‘just in case’
👉Avoid smoking, which can lead to chronic cough and strain

10/11/2025

💚 December North Ayrshire Infant Feeding Sessions – Book Now!

We’re excited to offer daytime sessions on 3rd, 10th & 17th December, led by our trained NCT Peer Supporters. These relaxed, welcoming sessions focus on infant feeding, with a special emphasis on breastfeeding.
You're welcome to come along and bring your support network too!
📍 Friendly, supportive space
Evidence-based info & peer support
Help with positioning & attachment
📌 Register your interest here: ayrshirepeersupport.nct.org.uk/antenatal-support
📞 Or call 01563 825403 for more info

07/11/2025

Calling all North Ayrshire workshop just for Dads on Thursday 27th November 6.30pm Ayrshire Central Hospital.

They will cover some practical skills to look after and care for your newborn including changing nappies and bathing, with lots of time to ask questions and an opportunity to meet other men in the same position as you!

Sign up 👉 https://dadsrock.beaconforms.com/form/cccf217d

Calling all North Ayrshire

Come an join us for a focused Antenatal workshop just for Dads on Thursday 27th November 6.30pm Ayrshire Central Hospital.

We'll cover some practical skills to look after and care for your newborn including changing nappies and bathing, with lots of time to ask questions and an opportunity to meet other men in the same position as you!

Sign up 👉 https://dadsrock.beaconforms.com/form/cccf217d

07/11/2025

feedback Friday is a great one today such lovely feedback this week, we can't thank you enough 🥰🫶

Feedback from C2025 about Crosshouse Hospital / Maternity care

07/11/2025

feedback Friday, we can't thank you enough for the love and time to share your feedback, this means a lot to our staff , well done to all staff involved

Feedback from SC125 about Crosshouse Hospital / Maternity care

07/11/2025

feedback Friday, well done to all involved,

Feedback from Annon6 about Crosshouse Hospital / Maternity care

07/11/2025

Feedback Friday 🗣️🫶👶🏼
I would love to share my little ones now and then from his stay in the neonatal unit in crosshouse! Caelan-John was born at 27weeks & was very ill he spent 114 days in hospital with a transfer to Glasgow for an opeterain too, now he’s wild, even more wild than his big brother David James who also spent some time in the neonatal unit x “we can’t thank the neonatal unit enough”

07/11/2025

FEEDBACK FRIDAY 🫶🥰

We love hearing from you! If you’ve had a positive experience with our services, please let us know it helps us celebrate great care and understand what matters most to you.

Care Opinion is a national platform where patients, relatives and carers can anonymously share their experience(s) about our services to help make them better for everyone and is one of our most valuable sources of feedback. Read more here: https://www.nhsaaa.net/get-involved/feedback/