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The Maternity Services Team @ Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - here to support you throughout your pregnancy, birth & beyond.

Here at Newcastle Hospitals, we have one of the biggest maternity units in the UK and our whole maternity team is here to support you by providing care that is tailored to suit your individual needs throughout your pregnancy, birth and beyond. Safety Notice: We are here to support you and our posts are designed to answer your commonly asked questions. However, this is not a page for medical advice and is not continuously monitored, nor do we currently have an open inbox facility. If you have any concerns relating to yourself or your baby please contact the Maternity Assessment Unit on 0191 2825748 who are available 24 hours a day to help. To contact a Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) @ Newcastle Hospitals regarding your care and individualised choices, please email: nuth.pma@nhs.net

Newcastle Hospitals welcome feedback and would encourage you to tell us about your experience and the quality of care you have received. Information on contacting the team is available here: https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/information-for-all-patients-visitors/feedback/

06/11/2025

More than 10 weeks pregnant and claiming NHS Healthy Start? 💙

You can now add your pregnancy online, no need to call!

It’s quick, easy and helps make sure you don’t miss out on payments. 💳
Visit: https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/update-your-details

04/11/2025

👶🏾September 2025 baby?
👶🏻All our stats from the busiest month of the year!

03/11/2025

👶🏽📣 The moment you’ve been waiting for…
Baby Week is returning for its 10th anniversary and this year’s theme is… Healthy Parent, Healthy Baby!

Newcastle services will be delivering fun, informative and child friendly events and sessions. Hundreds of sessions run across the city every week - if you haven’t already, Baby Week is the time to come along and find out what’s happening!

Tag a parent who should join!
www.childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/baby-week

31/10/2025

We're open all day, every day. If you notice a change in your baby's movements, let us know.

29/10/2025

🤧Maternity vaccination hub: antenatal department, level 4, Leazes Wing, RVI
🤰Drop in for pregnancy vaccinations, or call 0191 282 9939 for an appointment.
👶Vaccines are free and safe for you and your baby.

🤰More info on vaccinations offered during pregnancy: https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/services/maternity/having-a-healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-vaccinations/

27/10/2025

📣 We are on the countdown for Baby Week this November! 2025 is the event's 10th anniversary, and we'll be there at the Hancock to meet you, and to share all things baby-related!

For now, get the dates in your diary and watch this space for more on the exciting activities and events planned!

📅14th – 20th November 2025 Baby Week

www.childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk

25/10/2025

Meet Ridhi.

Ridhi said getting vaccinated during pregnancy was one of the first positive things she could do to protect her baby.

Speak to your midwife to get the information and support you need on vaccinations recommended during pregnancy

24/10/2025

🚭It’s Stoptober

🚭Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby.
🚭And you don’t have to do it alone—there’s support every step of the way.
🚭If you’re already pregnant, our specialist maternity service includes:

🚭Face-to-face support in a location that suits YOU
🚭Incentives to keep you motivated
🚭Nicotine replacement therapy including vapes

🚭Speak with your Midwife about quitting, and to contact your specialist Best Start in Life Adviser.

You’ve got this. Let’s quit together.

22/10/2025

🤧During pregnancy, to protect you and your baby, you'll be offered:

👶🏿Flu vaccine
👶🏼Whooping cough vaccine
👶🏾Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine

All the vaccines are free and safe.

We have a Vaccination Hub at the RVI Maternity Unit, where you can get pregnancy vaccines by appointment, or as a drop-in service. 🤰🏻

Find out more: https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/services/maternity/having-a-healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-vaccinations/

20/10/2025

🍍Over 10 weeks pregnant or got a child under 4?

🍐You could be eligible for an NHS Healthy Start card.

Use it to buy:
🍅Healthy Start vitamins – these support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding
🫐Vitamin drops for babies and young children
🥑Fruit, veg, infant formula and other healthy food and drink

🍌Find out more: www.healthystart.nhs.uk🌽🍅🥕🍐

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE14LP

Website

https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/services/maternity/, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rvi-maternity-tours-tickets-136

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