Northampton Maternity Services

04/11/2025

A reminder to our patients that the demolition work is starting today. We apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

We are extremely excited to announce that building work is due to commence in preparation for our long awaited and much need bereavement suite 🤍
Please accept our apologies in advance for any potential disruption or noise. If you have any concerns or questions, please ask to speak with a manager.

28/10/2025

We are extremely excited to announce that building work is due to commence in preparation for our long awaited and much need bereavement suite 🤍
Please accept our apologies in advance for any potential disruption or noise. If you have any concerns or questions, please ask to speak with a manager.

28/10/2025

Your voice matters: One of our lovely Midwives is conducting research and is keen to hear from patients from ethnic minority backgrounds. Please take the time to complete her survey (link below). Thank you 🙂

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B7UH8HYnBrV55w-80T8MaqkulsdvRng8T3QCI8UiQ_0/viewform

23/10/2025

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Further information about the steps that will help protect your baby from neonatal herpes can be found using this link: https://www.bliss.org.uk/parents/about-your-baby/medical-conditions/neonatal-herpes

23/10/2025

❓Did you know that pregnancy changes how the body responds to infections such as Flu, increasing your risk of complications.

👶Having the flu vaccine during pregnancy not only protects you, but also your baby, as babies also have a higher chance of getting seriously ill if they get flu.

🤧The flu vaccination is available for all pregnant patients at our drop in clinics, including a clinic that is held outside of the hospital, at Towcester family hub (Mondays only). Please see below for further details.

19/10/2025

A fab team working together to ensure your voice is heard 🥰

🤝 Teamwork makes a difference! 💜

Here’s our Northamptonshire MNVP team alongside the amazing Patient Engagement Midwives from NGH and KGH — all working together to make sure every users voice is heard. 🌸

By listening, learning, and sharing experiences, we’re helping to shape better maternity and neonatal care across Northamptonshire.

A big thank you to our wonderful service users and all the families who share their stories with us — you’re at the heart of everything we do

(Photo from left to right: Aimee - Equity & Diversity Champion, Aimee - NGH Patient Engagement Midwife, Louise - KGH Patient Engagement Midwife, Vicky - Neonatal Champion, Shareen - KGH Champion)

19/10/2025

A very big welcome to our new NGH MNVP champion 🤩

We are very pleased to welcome Eno to our team as NGH Champion!! 💜

"I am Eno, and I have lived in Northampton since 2016.

My background is working with children from 3-18 years in a range of roles including a Nanny, Nursery Manager and Senior Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at a local secondary school.

I had both of my children at Northampton General Hospital, and my experiences where extremely different as my daughter was born in April 2021 during the pandemic and my husband couldn't attend appointments with me, whereas my son born on May 2025 he could attend every appointment.

I had Gestational Diabetes in both pregnancies, which tailored my pregnancy experience and I am the first in my family to have the condition.

I am hoping my bubbly and transparent personality will help other mothers open up about their experiences so I can support the MNVP to enhance future mothers pregnancy journey and postnatal experiences."

15/10/2025

As we come to the end of baby loss awareness week, we want to offer you the opportunity to Share your little star ⭐
Last year, Tommy's created a virtual In-Memory Sky, a place to honour and remember much-missed babies. The Sky is full of hundreds of commemorations for much loved and much missed babies, who will always shine ❤️

Add your star here

By dedicating your star to remember a much loved and missed baby, your donation helps us stop the heartbreak of baby loss – for everyone.

14/10/2025

This week has been about remembering those much-wanted, precious babies and their families.
Baby loss is experienced in many ways, but every experience is valid and touches lives forever. Sending love to everyone navigating their own journey 🤍

For further support:
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/maternal-loss
https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support
https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you

13/10/2025

Pregnancy after losing one or more babies can be a very anxious time, often filled with lots of mixed emotions.

Dr Helen Stacey, Senior Clinical Psychologist from NHFT’s Maternal Loss Psychology Service, shares insight into what people can experience during pregnancy after previous baby loss. This can range from excitement and hope, to fear and panic. If you are struggling, speak to your midwife or healthcare professional, they can connect you with the support you need – including a referral to our dedicated Maternal Loss Psychology Service.

We understand. We’re here. We can help you.

You can view the full video here: https://youtu.be/mv4RzokWNd8

Dr Helen Stacey, Senior Clinical Psychologist from NHFT’s Maternal Loss Psychology Service, shares insight into what people can experience during pregnancy a...