NHS Orkney Balfour Maternity

13/11/2025

👩‍⚕️ B I O M E C H A N I C S F O R B I R T H 🔧

👏🏻 A huge well done to Zoe, for applying & winning this Iolanthe award allowing the midwives & obstetricians to complete this course! The first half have done their training today, with the other half due to complete next month.

We’re all very excited to put our newly learned skills into practice 😊 🧩 🧘🏼‍♀️ 🤰🏼

13/11/2025

No Aqua Natal class next week (19th Nov). Back to normal the week after.
Please spread the word.

11/11/2025

This morning, we held a small service at the cemetery to remember all the little ones we never got to hold 🕊️

Forever in our hearts 💕

If you, or a family member are struggling, please reach out, Orkney Sands are here to help 🧡

05/11/2025

Update On Hypnobirthing
We are currently trying to source some funding for our hypnobirthing books in order to continue offering this service.
Unfortunately the books can't be re-used as they contain a code to access the MP3s & videos.
In order to make it fair for all we are reluctant to charge for the books.
Hopefully we'll have an updtae soon. 😄

03/11/2025

NHS Orkney Quit Your Way Orkney team provides specialist support to those who are pregnant to quit smoking. The team will also support the partners of those who are pregnant and ready to quit smoking.

Second-hand smoke is harmful to everyone’s health, even pets, but it’s especially harmful to babies, children and those who are pregnant.

Most people who smoke want to stop, Quit Your Way can support you.

If you would like support to stop smoking or have any questions, get in touch via:

• Phone 01856 888084 (Public Health Department) or 0800 0356344 (Free phone)

• Email: ork.quityourway@nhs.scot

• Online:nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory/health-and-wellbeing-services/12902%201ork1116 and select ‘Click to be contacted’.

• You can also visit your local pharmacy for free stop smoking support.

03/11/2025

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Huge congratulations to our very own Senior Charge Midwife, Lauren Flett, has been shortlisted for Excellence in Midwifery for Leadership.
A hugely deserving nomination and we are all so proud of her!

First up, the for Excellence in Midwifery for Leadership:
- Alexandra Birch, University of Staffordshire
- Natalie Shirley, Whipps Cross, Bart's Health NHS Trust
- Jules Gudgeon, NHS England
- Lauren Flett, NHS ORKNEY
- Bryany Tweedale, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

28/10/2025

If you have had a baby in the last year, we’d love to hear from you 🫶🏼

Please click the link below to complete a short questionnaire ⬇️

https://forms.office.com/e/6bKHhxSDAv?origin=lprLink

15/10/2025

Please find the link below for anyone wishing to join us online for the Baby Loss Wave of Light service;

Baby Loss Awareness Week Service (Kirkwall)