Peterhead Community Maternity Unit

12/03/2026

🤍 🩵 💙 R O R Y 💙 🩵 🤍
Massive congratulations to Terri and Stuart on the birth of their second gorgeous son, Rory! He was born in the pool in our Sunrise Suite 🌅 what a happy photo of a new family of four ft. Extra proud big brother Angus 🥰

11/03/2026

Lots of good information being shared on The Lullaby Trust page during Safe Sleep Week 👶🏼 💤

Just because it’s on the shelf doesn’t mean it’s suitable for sleep. 🤔

Baby sleep products aren’t always designed with safer sleep in mind, even if they’re marketed that way.

When it comes to your baby’s sleep space, keep it simple to keep it safe. You don’t need to buy lots of products or spend money on expensive items.

The safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back in their own clear, flat, firm sleep space.

There are just a few items that we recommend – the baby necessities:

- Cot or Moses basket
- Portable sleep space such as a travel cot, carry cot or Moses basket
- Firm, flat, waterproof mattress
- Sleeping bag or sheets and a lightweight blanket
- Room thermometer
- Car seat – this is not intended for sleeping when not travelling, but is essential for safer travel.

Discover expert advice on everything you need to know about baby product safety: https://bit.ly/4uaPUhY

08/03/2026

Happy international women’s day 🩷 🌺 🌷

01/03/2026

We are ready for any baby’s to be born today, to celebrate St David’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🌼
(Knitted by Sheena 🤍🧶)

28/02/2026

💙 🩵 🤍 N O A H 🤍 🩵 💙
Massive congratulations to Leah and Ross on the birth of their third gorgeous son, Noah! He was born in the pool in our Sunrise Suite at the start of February 🫶🏼 Proud big brothers Finn and Teddy couldn’t wait to meet him! A happy photo of a new family of five 🥰

19/02/2026

🩷🤍🤍 D A I S Y 🤍🤍🩷
Big congratulations to Kayleigh and Garden who welcomed their second beautiful daughter last month. Daisy was born in our Moonlight suite, and here is proud big sister Poppy who couldn’t wait to come and meet her new sister 🫶🏼

14/02/2026

Hopefully we can give these fabulous hats to some Valentine’s baby’s this weekend 😍 ♥️

13/02/2026

❤️🤍❤️ L O V E H O R M O N E ❤️🤍❤️

Oxytocin, known as the "love hormone," is a hormone that promotes bonding, trust, and empathy, and is released during activities like cuddling, touch, and childbirth, strengthening connections between partners, parents and infants, and friends, while also playing key roles in reproduction like uterine contractions and milk release. It helps create feelings of safety and attachment, reducing stress and anxiety 💕

Getting Pregnant 🤰🏼

It is believed to aid in getting pregnant by enhancing s***m transport through uterine contractions and promoting feelings of relaxation and bonding. While primarily known for its role in labour and childbirth, natural, healthy levels of oxytocin are essential for a positive, stress-reduced environment conducive to conception

To start labour 👶🏼

Oxytocin is needed for the uterus to contract and is an essential hormone to aid in spontaneous labour. A man-made version of it called syntocinon/pitocin is also used to induce or augment labour when needed by medical professionals 💉

During labour 👶🏼

* pressure from the baby’s head against the cervix triggers the brain to release more oxytocin, causing stronger and more frequent contractions
* Often called the "love hormone," oxytocin helps reduce fear, anxiety, and stress during labour.
* It also has a natural pain-relieving effect 🙌🏼
* A surge of oxytocin in the final stage of labour gives you the urge to push! 💪🏼
* After birth, it helps the uterus contract to reduce bleeding (you will also be offered an injection of syntometrine after baby is born to reduce bleeding and help birth the placenta, and this contains oxytocin)

Bonding and Breastfeeding 🤱🏼
Oxytocin promotes bonding between mother and baby. It is also responsible for the milk-ejection reflex during breastfeeding.

Things to do to increase Oxytocin ❤️

• Creating a calm, safe, and private environment that reduces stress and adrenaline, will optimise oxytocin levels including dim lighting, quiet surroundings and a familiar environment 🏠
• intimacy and supportive birth partners will help you feel safe which will boost your oxytocin level 👩🏻‍⚕️ 👨🏻
• using familiar comforts such as your music playlists and favourite smells 🎶
• being as comfortable as possible using gentle movement keeping you upright, forward and open such as swaying, dancing, walking, using birth ball or our favourite in PCMU - the pool! 🛀 If on the bed using an epidural for example ask to use the peanut ball and lying on your side or all fours position
• Use affirmations, visualizations, and laughter to reduce fear and anxiety 😃

Happy Valentines Day 💌

12/02/2026

🤍🩵💙 F R A S E R 💙🩵🤍
Massive congratulations to Hilary and Craig on the birth of gorgeous Fraser!! He was born in PCMU’s Moonlight Suite’s pool 🫶🏼
Big brother Archie and big sister Niamh were excited to get their new baby home 🤍

04/02/2026

This new resource has lots of great information in short easy to watch videos that you can come back to when you have time or when you need them! 🤱🏼 👶🏼 🍼
Here to support you however you choose to feed your baby 🫶🏼

We are excited to launch our new YouTube playlist from the Maternal and Infant Nutrition Group, created to support expectant and new parents across Grampian.

Our new video package is designed to complement the care you receive from your health professionals.

You'll find short, clear and supportive videos based on current evidence, tailored to the most common questions about feeding your baby from what to expect in the early days of feeding a baby, to where to turn to for support.

🎥 Watch the videos here: https://www.nhsgrampian.org/your-health/healthy-living/breastfeeding/infant-feeding-videos/

Every family is different, and every feeding journey is unique. However you feed your baby, we are here to support you.

👩‍👧‍👧Thank you to the wonderful families who have helped us with these videos.

29/01/2026

🌼 C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S 🌼

Huge congratulations to the fabulous Becca and Natalie - two midwives within the North Team - who have been honoured again with a nomination!

We are proud to work with you as part of our team 💛

Your compassion and care make a real difference to women and families — and it’s wonderful to see it recognised 🫶🏼

If you would like to nominate a midwife or nurse (school, health visitor or family nurses all included!) that has given you or someone you know extraordinary care you can do so here ⬇️

www.nhsgrampian.org/daisy

28/01/2026

🤍 🩵 💙 F R A N K 💙 🩵 🤍
Massive congratulations to Grace and Jake on the birth of their third baby, bonny boy Frank!
He was the first baby born in PCMU in 2026 ❄️
He was born in the pool in our Moonlight suite 🌙 big sister Sage and big brother Dandy couldn’t wait to meet their new little brother 👶🏼 🫶🏼