Northampton Maternity Services

25/12/2025

🥰A big shout out to our Christmas teams🥰

23/12/2025

💤 Safe Sleeping💤

Smoking around your baby increases the risk of sudden unexpected infant death. Protect your baby from second-hand smoke by avoiding smoking around your baby at all times, making your house and car smokefree.

Find out more about the Safe Sleep 6 at The Lullaby Trust https://ow.ly/NR7k50XKTau

23/12/2025

💤 Safe Sleeping💤

Safe Sleep 4 💜
A baby’s airway or breathing tube can easily block, narrow or fold, making it difficult for them to breathe. Create the safest place for a baby to sleep in a way that protects the baby's airways and reduces the risk of SIDS and accidents.

Find out more about the Safe Sleep 6 at The Lullaby Trust https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/safer-sleep-information/babys-airway/

22/12/2025

❓Questions about Induction of Labour?

Please use the links below to access our information video and leaflets (available in other languages on our website).

Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S12A-qIe5P8

Leaflets
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Services/Our-Clinical-Services-and-Departments/Obstetrics-and-Gynaecology/Maternity/Downloads/Leaflets/Preparing-for-Birth/Induction-of-Labour-IOL-Leaflet-Nov-23.pdf

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Services/Our-Clinical-Services-and-Departments/Obstetrics-and-Gynaecology/Maternity/Downloads/Leaflets/Cook%C2%AE-Balloon-Induction-of-Labour-Feb-24-NGV2721-DRAFT.pdf

This video aims to answer some of the common questions regarding induction of labour, to help you make an informed decision regarding your care.

22/12/2025

💤Safe sleeping💤

Check baby regularly to see if they are too hot. A good way is to feel the back of their neck - baby's hands and feet will normally be cooler. If your baby’s skin is hot or sweaty, remove one or more layers of bedding. They may also need fewer layers if unwell.

Find out more about the Safe Sleep 6 at The Lullaby Trust https://ow.ly/lhQ950XKSvp

19/12/2025

💤Safe sleeping 💤
Please see below a link to a really useful video to help keep your baby safe 💕

Follow safer sleep practices to prevent sudden and unexpected infant deaths (previously known as cot death). Always place your baby on their back for every sleep — naps and night time. This helps keep their airway clear and supports safe breathing.

Watch the video to find out more about your sleeping baby's needs: https://ow.ly/gZFS50XKRGf

04/12/2025

📣 You may have noticed recently that our NHS uniforms across UHN have changed 📣
Please see a short video below, showing you the different colour uniforms and the roles they are associated with. Featuring some of our lovely NGH and KGH maternity staff 🥰

04/12/2025

Please see poster below of additional dates in December and January, for the vaccination drop-in clinic at Towcester family hub.

04/12/2025

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01/12/2025

We are pleased to be able to offer two other locations for our vaccination drop-in clinic. These are alternate Mondays at Far Cotton Community Hub and Towcester Family Hub. Please see posters for exact dates 🙂

20/11/2025

🎉 Badger Notes is Now Live at NGH maternity.
You can now access your maternity notes and stay involved using the Badger Notes app throughout your pregnancy.

✨ Features of the app include:
- Secure, up-to-date access to your maternity records
- A week-by-week care plan and appointment information
- A more connected experience with your care team
- The ability to upload photos, enter personal notes, and receive trusted information
- Less risk of lost or duplicated paperwork

Download the app from https://orlo.uk/PiwNL to get started.
Your midwife can help answer any questions you may have.

17/11/2025

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