Wexham Maternity

Wexham Maternity This is the official page of the Maternity Department of Wexham Park Hospital, part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

This page is run by the midwives of Wexham Park Hospital to keep you up to date with the latest news. We will also re-post items of interest from authentic, respected organisations and we will signpost to other websites we believe may be helpful to our mums, their partners and families.Most people who use our service are very happy with it, but if for some reason you have a concern please contact PALs via email on palswexhampark@fhft.nhs.uk

Healthy eatingA nutritious, balanced and varied diet contributes significantly to good health. A balanced, good diet is ...
22/03/2026

Healthy eating
A nutritious, balanced and varied diet contributes significantly to good health. A balanced, good diet is especially important if you’re planning a pregnancy as your baby relies on you to provide the right balance of nutrients to help them grow and develop properly (even after they’re born). Find out more at https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/5-a-day/5-a-day-what-counts/

Please see the attached the March timetables for Mum and Baby sessions running in Berkshire.If you would like to find ou...
22/03/2026

Please see the attached the March timetables for Mum and Baby sessions running in Berkshire.

If you would like to find out all the other sessions Sport in Mind delivers through their Adult or Mum and Baby Programmes, check out the activity map here - https://www.sportinmind.org/find-an-activity

Sessions are open to mums experiencing low mood, stress, lonely, isolated or a diagnosed mental health condition. The sessions are lots of fun and suitable for all abilities. The sessions are all delivered by a qualified instructor and all equipment will be provided.

To sign up or refer to Sport in Mind, please complete this form – https://www.sportinmind.org/online-sign-up

The more active you are during your pregnancy the easier you will find it to adjust to the naturally occurring changes i...
21/03/2026

The more active you are during your pregnancy the easier you will find it to adjust to the naturally occurring changes in pregnancy including a change in shape and weight gain. It will also help you to cope with labour and get back into shape after your baby is born. If exercising with an instructor let them know are pregnant. If you are new to exercising start slowly and build up gradually.

A gradual return to exercise after birth is recommended but it should not involve high-impact exercises or sit-ups too quickly, to allow your stomach and pelvic floor muscles to recover.

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/exercise/

To stop loneliness, every person needs:💙To be truly included in schools, jobs, and community life.🩷Not just "being there...
21/03/2026

To stop loneliness, every person needs:

💙To be truly included in schools, jobs, and community life.
🩷Not just "being there," but taking part.
💜To feel welcome and valued, to be invited to join in, and to be safe from stigma.
💚To have strong, supportive, and meaningful relationships with friends, family, and partners.

World Down Syndrome Day


Around 1 in every 800 babies will be born with Down syndrome.This is a condition in which a person has an extra chromoso...
21/03/2026

Around 1 in every 800 babies will be born with Down syndrome.

This is a condition in which a person has an extra chromosome in the cells that make up their body.

The extra chromosome causes differences in how the body and brain develop.

🧡Each person with Down syndrome is different.
💛Each has their own individual identity, interests, likes and dislikes, gifts and talents, just like everyone else.
🩷Having Down syndrome is just one part of who we are!💙

World Down Syndrome Day


This year's theme is Together Against Loneliness.Everyone feels lonely sometimes. But for many people with Down syndrome...
21/03/2026

This year's theme is Together Against Loneliness.

Everyone feels lonely sometimes. But for many people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, loneliness is a more common and painful experience.

Their families can feel lonely too, and feel cut off from support.

Loneliness can feel like different things:
💛Not having a group of friends or a community to belong to.
💙Not having a close, special person to share your feelings with.

💚The answer is real inclusion💚
👭It’s about having good friendships and relationships.
🌟It’s the feeling of being valued and knowing you belong.
This is a problem we can solve, and 'Together Against Loneliness' is our call to action.
We want to talk about the problem of loneliness and how we help people feel connected and that they belong.

World Down Syndrome Day


🧦World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day🧦On 21st March each year World Down Syndrome Day create a single glob...
21/03/2026

🧦World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day🧦

On 21st March each year World Down Syndrome Day create a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome.

We wish to invite you to stand with us and support our community


As a Trust we would advise new parents not to co sleep, as there are greater risks of injury and sudden infant death syn...
20/03/2026

As a Trust we would advise new parents not to co sleep, as there are greater risks of injury and sudden infant death syndrome of the baby.

However, we understand that this may be a choice that works for some families and we want to make sure if you do choose to co sleep, you do so in the safest way to reduce these risks.

The Lullaby Trust have an extensive range of information to help you keep your baby's sleep safer.

https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/safer-sleep-information/co-sleeping/

💙Maternity Visiting Times💙🏩These times are applicable to the Antenatal and Postnatal ward.🤰Labour Ward remains the same,...
20/03/2026

💙Maternity Visiting Times💙

🏩These times are applicable to the Antenatal and Postnatal ward.

🤰Labour Ward remains the same, all patients can have up to 2 birthing partners present for support

The FREE online course 'Understanding your own trauma' includes personal observations and insights from our course chara...
19/03/2026

The FREE online course 'Understanding your own trauma' includes personal observations and insights from our course characters to help you consider how it can apply to your life. Accessible online, 24/7, Sign up here today - https://inourplace.heiapply.com/online-learning/course/116

You’ll qualify for the NHS Healthy Start scheme if you’re at least 10 weeks pregnant or you have at least one child und...
19/03/2026

You’ll qualify for the NHS Healthy Start scheme if you’re at least 10 weeks pregnant or you have at least one child under 4.
You must also be receiving at least one of the benefits listed on the Healthy Start website.

Find out more here: https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/

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