Leeds Maternity E-Midwife

17/02/2026

Have you used the Community Triage Line? We want to hear from you!

Your feedback helps us improve the support we offer to women and families across our maternity services.

If you’ve contacted the Community Midwifery Triage Line, please take a few minutes to complete our short anonymous survey and tell us about your experience: https://linktr.ee/leedsmaternity

16/02/2026

Pregnancy swelling can be normal, especially in hot weather as your body makes changes to try and cool down.

However, swelling that comes on suddenly, or with other symptoms such as a headache, visual disturbances, pain below the ribs or feeling unwell could be a sign of pre-eclampsia.

Call MAC if you have any concerns 24/7: 📞: LGI - 0113 3926731 or St James's - 0113 2065781.

Tommy's pregnancy hub has more information regarding swelling in pregnancy. Please visit

Swelling or puffiness of your hands and feet is common in late pregnancy. This is because your body holds more water than usual when you are pregnant.

15/02/2026

🌳 Join us for our next Bump and Baby Walk! 🌳

Come along for gentle movement in nature, friendly chats and the chance to ask a midwife any pregnancy or early parenting questions.

📍 Dates & locations:
🗓 27 Feb – Roundhay Park, 12:30 (meet at Lakeside Café)
🗓 27 Mar – Temple Newsam Park, 12:30 (meet outside the house near the farm)

☕ Grab a drink, bring your pram or dog – everyone’s welcome!
📧 Let us know you’re coming: leedsth-tr.athenaclinic@nhs.net

👉 Or just turn up on the day!

The walks may be cancelled in the event of ice, snow or torrential rain. If we cancel a walk, we will post on our social media accounts and email anyone who has registered to attend.

Charges for car parking may apply depending on where you park at both park sites. Often you can find spaces at these times at the sides of both the park areas and avoid payment in the assigned car park space if it is safe for you to park there.

Bus services that run to Roundhay Park: Bus Routes: 2, 12, 3A, and 13A
Bus services that run to Temple Newsam: Bus Routes: The First bus services 19 and 19A run to Whitkirk, which is a short distance from Temple Newsam.
Please check the bus services are running before you travel.

Make time for yourself and your baby and enjoy some fresh air with us 🌿🚶‍♀️

14/02/2026

Join us for a special get‑together for families of twins, triplets and more!

📅 Friday 10 April
⏰ 2:30–4:30pm
📍 Gledhow Wing, St James’s Hospital (behind the Streat Shack canteen)

Come along with your little ones for a relaxed afternoon where you can:
✨ Meet our Twins & Multiples Specialist Midwives
✨ Connect with other families of multiples
✨ Share experiences and celebrate milestones in a supportive space
Everyone is welcome – please register to attend: https://linktr.ee/leedsmaternity 💛

https://www.facebook.com/events/4117484705170031

13/02/2026

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 ☺️🤰

12/02/2026

"On 06/06/25, I welcomed my breech baby Willow Laura into the world via planned C-section at LGI. As a midwife, I knew I’d be in good hands — but being cared for by my own colleagues made the experience even more special.

Huge thanks to Laura Webb, who kindly agreed to look after me, kept me calm, and made sure we took loads of photos so we could capture every special moment. To consultant Lucy McCabe, for performing the surgery with such skill, and to the theatre team for the clear drape so I could watch Willow being born and see she was a girl straight away as we didn't find out before — an unforgettable moment.

Thank you also to the amazing postnatal midwives Ella, Amanda and Sophie, and maternity support workers Teresa and Catherine, for your kindness and care in those first precious hours. I feel so lucky to have been surrounded by such an incredible team 💛"

To share your story please send us a direct message with a photo of your baby and a few paragraphs about your experience. We share a post every Thursday on our e-Midwife Facebook and Instagram pages!

11/02/2026

📢 Calling all parents of little ones 6 months to 4 years! 👶

We’re inviting families who are already part of Babi (Born and Bred In) or Generation studies in Leeds to take part in an exciting new study.

Join the Growing Well Study — exploring how young children grow and what they eat.

Watch the 1 minute video: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGvGRHC01w/pQKTcV2Ky5LSHIU962o72Q/watch

What’s involved?
✔️ Short online survey
✔️ Local appointment (child’s height, weight, tummy and teeth)
✔️ 3 daily food records
✔️Repeat these activities after 1 year

🎁 You’ll receive up to £50 in shopping vouchers as a thank-you!
📍 We’ll be in a location near you soon — see our dates and locations

💬 Want to take part?
👉 Check if your child is eligible, read the study info sheet and sign up: https://survey.natcen.ac.uk/mrIWeb/mrIWeb.dll?I.Project=P1918101_LOGIN_MAI_V1
🌐 You can also join through our website: https://growingwell.leeds.ac.uk

📞 Prefer to talk? Call us at 0113 343 5530
📧 Questions? Email us at growingwellstudy@leeds.ac.uk

We want to help children grow well! 💚

11/02/2026

Headaches can be common in pregnancy due to hormonal changes, however, they can sometimes be a sign of something more serious.

If you have a mild headache, it’s safe to take paracetamol. Make sure you follow the instructions on the packet for how much you can take.

Call Maternity Assessment (MAC) if you have a very bad headache or a headache that won’t go away.

You should also call your MAC straight away if you have a headache in combination with vision problems, sudden swelling on your hands, feet or face, or severe heartburn

Find out more:

Mild headaches can be caused by dehydration or hormones and are common in pregnancy. Find out how you can prevent headaches during pregnancy.

10/02/2026

The infant feeding team are running a brilliant online class for expectant parents who are considering breastfeeding.

The class runs monthly 6-8pm via Microsoft Teams - please email us for the date of the month you'd like to book.

To book your place please email: leedsth-tr.preparingtobreastfeed@nhs.net

The team have also prepared the following useful videos - the first is for expectant parents and the other two give information for those who have had their babies:

🟣 ‘Information to consider during your pregnancy’ discusses your baby’s brain development and how to bond with your baby in pregnancy, skin-to-skin contact, the benefits of breastfeeding, and how you can comfort your baby and develop a close relationship with them in the early days and weeks. https://youtu.be/v7bDZodYbfE
🟣 ‘Responsive Breastfeeding’: https://youtu.be/NeOyJWbNuZU
🟣 ‘Hand expressing’ - https://youtu.be/4rc4SEfqtSE

09/02/2026

Please share your feedback about infant feeding support in Leeds: https://surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/0L4B38/

Leeds City Council would like to understand parents’ experiences of breastfeeding/infant feeding support and what services are most helpful. Your feedback is very important and will help shape future breastfeeding support services in Leeds. It should take you about 10 - 15 minutes to answer all the questions.

The last day that you can respond is tomorrow, Tuesday 10th February 2026. This survey is completely anonymous.

If you need to speak to someone about this survey or would like to share your feedback in person then please email sally.goodwinmills@leeds.gov.uk

08/02/2026

If you've recently found out that you're pregnant, don't forget to refer yourself for pregnancy care – it’s quick and easy!

✅ Visit the NHS website below
✅ Search for the hospital you'd like to give birth at
✅ Complete the referral form
✅ Book your first appointment by 10 weeks of pregnancy

👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care/