Forest Team Midwives

26/04/2026

Le***an Visibility Day (UK)
Today is a reminder that le***an individuals and couples are part of our maternity and neonatal communities, with unique journeys into parenthood that may include assisted conception, shared motherhood, and navigating systems that aren’t always designed with them in mind.

Inclusive, respectful care, free from assumptions, can make a lasting difference to experiences during pregnancy, birth, and neonatal care.

Visibility matters, because when people feel seen, they feel safer, heard, and better supported.

We want every voice to be heard!

25/04/2026

23/04/2026

We are experiencing an issue with our outpatient appointment phone lines and patients are currently unable to get through.

Our teams are working hard to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. We’ll share an update as soon as the lines are back up and running.

In the meantime, please do not try to call, as you may not be able to connect. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

23/04/2026

Does it feel like your baby never sleeps when you want them to?

You’re not alone, and actually, it’s completely expected. You’re not doing anything wrong.

Baby sleep patterns are different to adults and it’s not uncommon for them to wake up often.

Our past surveys show that 59% of parents with babies under a year old say their baby sleeps for less than four hours at a stretch. Around a third of babies will never have slept all night by 12 months old.

Babies have small stomachs and will wake often throughout the night to feed. Baby sleep patterns will change over the first few years and are affected by things like teething, illness and growth spurts.

Learn more about baby sleep patterns ➡️ https://bit.ly/41CMWGV

22/04/2026

Was your baby born in January or February 2026? You could be invited to take part in our major survey that assesses the quality of maternity services in England. Find out more: https://ow.ly/7uil50YMKXr

22/04/2026

This week is Black Maternal Health Awareness Week and Five X More CIC has come together with a host of organisations, individuals and health professionals for a weeklong campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the disparities in maternal outcomes for Black women and birthing people in the UK.

This week's theme is 'Leading with Solutions, not Trauma' with each day highlighting a different topic/ issue that you can help raise awareness of.

Go over to Five X More socials to learn more, reshare their posts and join us in helping to raise awareness.

16/04/2026

Come along and speak with us 🌺

16/04/2026

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