Leeds Maternity E-Midwife

02/01/2026

Your baby's movements are really important 👣🤰. ℹ️ You can find more information about fetal movements here: https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/your-babys-movements-in-pregnancy/

Please call Maternity Assessment (MAC) at your booked hospital if you are worried about your baby's movements, or with any other urgent concerns: 📞 LGI - 0113 3926731 or St James's - 0113 2065781.

🌎 If you would like to access this poster in another language, or to listen to an audio version, visit: https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/health-professionals/free-pregnancy-resources/leaflet-and-banner-feeling-your-baby-move-sign-they-are-well

31/12/2025

A reminder that our Maternity Assessment Centres are open 24 hours every day including New Year's Day.

If you have any urgent concerns please call the number of the hospital you are booked at to speak to a midwife at any time.

Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) - 0113 392 6731
St James's Hospital - 0113 206 5781

30/12/2025

"A massive thank you to Abbie at LGI!

My labour started late evening. I had been having false start labour for a number of weeks, but this time i just knew it was the real deal.

We had a homebirth planned but unfortunately when we called through to the team we were advised to go to LGI due to staffing.

We headed to LGI and arrived at 10.30pm. After a very quick assessment by triage, we were sent round to delivery where the staff had already prepped the lotus suite and pool for me.

By 11.15pm i was in the pool, hypnobirthing practice in full swing, and completely in the zone.

My midwife was called Abbie, who i was so pleased to see she had read my birth plan and followed my wishes for labour and birth.

I was able to labour on my own without interruption, which allowed me to focus on my breathing and relaxations. My husband , Joe, was a fantastic birthing partner reminding me all the practice we had done leading up to this point, and making sure i was left to labour freely.

Abbie was very subtle with monitoring baby, and it was clear she was very conscious not to disturb my flow of labour.

I was able to move freely in and out of the pool, listening to my body and what it needed to progress labour. The atmosphere in the lotus suite was calm, comfortable and tranquil, everything you need for a peaceful birth.

Under 2 hours of getting into the pool, I was ready to start pushing. I listened to my body once more, and with 2 big pushes, i was able to labour and birth unassisted, and unmedicated, to a beautiful healthy baby girl.

With a slight panic once baby had been born, Abbie gently encouraged me to reach back and pull my baby up to my chest. Simply the most amazing experience.

My birth plan was respected once more, allowing for optimal chord clamping and a lovely golden hour with my baby.

I will remember this birth as the most empowering experience, and I am thankful for Abbie for respecting our wishes and helping us to create the most calming and beautiful of births.

Thank you once more, Sarah and Joe.

Rosie Ella, born 27th October 2025, 1.01am, 8lb and the most perfect little Sister to Evie Louise."

29/12/2025

📞 Community Triage Line – New Year Update ✨

Our Community Triage Line is here to support you with non-urgent antenatal and postnatal questions about you and your baby.

📞 Call: 0113 206 7111

🕒 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)
⏰ 8:15am – 12:15pm
⏰ 1:00pm – 3:45pm

❗ Over the New Year period, the Community Triage Line will be closed on weekends and bank holidays as normal. This means it will be closed on January 1st, 3rd and 4th.

This service is for non-urgent advice from our Community Midwives if you’re pregnant or have recently given birth.

🚨 Urgent concerns (such as pain, bleeding, waters breaking, or signs of labour) should not be directed to this line. Please contact the Maternity Assessment Centre (MAC) immediately:
📍 Leeds General Infirmary: 0113 392 6731
📍 St James’s Hospital: 0113 206 5781

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe and happy new year 💙

28/12/2025

If you need infant feeding support, a friendly, reassuring chat, or just a reminder that you’re doing an amazing job, National Breastfeeding Helpline UK are here for you - 24/7!

📞 0300 100 0212
💌 Send a DM

Whatever the season, you’re not alone💜

Support provided by The Breastfeeding Network (UK) with Association of Breastfeeding Mothers.

27/12/2025

The Generation Study is open in Leeds! Join the study and contribute to research that could lead to new treatments.

Test your baby for 200+ genetic conditions by signing up when you’re pregnant. The test will happen shortly after birth.

Taking part is free and optional (and you can always withdraw). Visit the website for more information and to register your interest: https://www.generationstudy.co.uk/

Once you've registered a member of our study team will contact you to explain more and help you sign up.

26/12/2025

Our Maternity Assessment Centres (MAC) are open 24/7 and this includes the weekend.

If you have any of the attached symptoms or any other urgent concerns about your pregnancy, or after you've had your baby, please call MAC at your booked hospital to speak to a midwife.

Our midwives will give you advice over the telephone and invite you in to MAC if you need to seen.

Call MAC at any time 📞: LGI - 0113 3926731 or St James's - 0113 2065781.

If you have any non-urgent questions please direct message this page. The E-Midwife will be back to answer any questions on Monday ☺️🤰

25/12/2025

25/12/2025

Happy Christmas from everyone at Leeds Maternity! 🎄 We hope to have some lovely photos of our Christmas Day babies to share soon 😍

A reminder that our Maternity Assessment Centres are open 24 hours every day including Christmas and New Year. If you have any urgent concerns please call the number of the hospital you are booked at to speak to a midwife at any time.
Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) - 0113 392 6731
St James's Hospital - 0113 206 5781

24/12/2025

Here is some lovely feedback we've received from a grateful patient!

"I felt safe and well looked after from us arriving on the ward to us being discharged home. All the staff were really kind and attentive, but we were also left alone to allow me and baby to bond without being disturbed.

This was my second baby and it was lovely to see Theresa again - I remembered her from our first 5 years ago and she was just as lovely as I remembered her being."

If you receive a text or card inviting you to share your feedback please fill this in and we’ll do our best to pass on your message to those involved in your care. You can also share your feedback via https://linktr.ee/leedsmaternity or by sending us a DM. 🩷

23/12/2025

"I would like to give a massive thanks to the midwifery team at the LGI, specifically to midwife Abigail and student midwife Harriet for the most wonderful experience possible and the safe delivery of our baby girl India Rae, born 05/12/25 weighing 6lb 10.5oz

It was my 2nd birth but my first natural birth and they made the experience so pleasant. Everything I needed throughout my labour they made sure I had. The reassurance and encouragement they gave was fantastic and I feel really blessed to have them be part of our experience, it is something I will never forget. The whole team on delivery suite was wonderful and when things took a little unexpected turn, they really did everything they could to ensure the birth went smoothly.

I just want to say thank you so much, I will forever be grateful for your care ❤️"

To share your story please send us a direct message with a photo of your baby and a few paragraphs about your experience. Your story can be anonymous and you don't have to show your baby's face if you'd prefer. We share a post every Thursday on our e-Midwife Facebook and Instagram pages!