MY Maternity & Neonatal

27/03/2026

Take a look inside Bronte Birth Centre, our freestanding birth centre set within the grounds of Dewsbury and District Hospital.

Bronte Birth Centre offers a welcoming and supportive environment for people with low‑risk pregnancies who would like a calm, midwife‑led approach to birth.

Our experienced midwives provide personalised care throughout labour and birth, supporting you to make the choices that feel right for you.

If you’d like to have a look around or discuss your birth options, give us a call on 01924 319152.

27/03/2026

26/03/2026

This , Amelia would like to say: “I now have 3 children and my second labour left me with trauma I never thought I’d get over, however, way before I laboured my third baby on 11 January 2026, Amy Kirk went through absolutely everything in detail and assured me that this time round would be different. She wasn’t wrong, and I could not be more thankful to have met this woman.

"We cannot thank everybody that was involved in our care on labour ward that day enough, along with Katie on induction the night before. We are so grateful for every single one of you super heroes, and to those who came in to see us after Parker had arrived knowing we’d really been through it for 24 full hours.

"Our baby is named after our midwife, Maria, for her care, compassion, and just general love. It takes an extraordinary human to look after another the way she did with me all day.

"Thank you all so much. Please know us women appreciate everything you midwives continue to do for us in our times of need."

Read Amelia's birth experience: www.midyorks.nhs.uk/birth-stories

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25/03/2026

💉 Our maternity service offers both drop‑in and bookable Pertussis and RSV vaccination clinics throughout the year, with the Flu vaccine available from September to March. All are offered conveniently in our hospital antenatal clinics.

Getting vaccinated during pregnancy is a safe and effective way to protect both you and your baby from serious illness.

• Pertussis (whooping cough) – available from 16 weeks
• RSV – available from 28 weeks

You can book through your community midwife, or simply drop in to one of the clinics shown below.

For more information on vaccinations in pregnancy, visit: www.nhs.uk/pregnancy

25/03/2026

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about our next Q&A with Amy - we really appreciate your input and want to make sure we’re offering the best support we can to our families ❤️

Our next session will take place on Thursday 23 April, from 3pm to 4pm, and it’s a great opportunity to post your questions directly on our page for Amy, our very knowledgeable midwife, to answer!

Whether you’re pregnant now, planning for the future, or supporting someone who is, we’d love to hear from you. Just pop the date in your calendar, visit our page on the day, and add your question in the comments box.

24/03/2026

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19/03/2026

This , Lucey would like to say: “I’d like to thank Emma, an incredibly passionate, patient midwife who brought our baby Hunter into the world on 25 January via a very long-awaited C section. She captured the entire experience for us, honoured our preferences and helped speed up the process. Every step of the way I felt nothing but her genuine care and support.

"There are no words to express my gratitude for her and her fantastic swaddling skills which I haven’t managed to recreate! She even came up to the labour ward to say goodbye. If only there were more Emma’s in the world! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you."

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15/03/2026

Today, on Mother's Day, we celebrate all mums and all those who nurture, love and support in so many different ways.

We also hold close in our hearts:
💛 Parents who have lost their baby
💛 Those longing to become mothers
💛 Those navigating motherhood without their own mum
💛 Anyone for whom today feels heavy, complicated or bittersweet

If today is difficult for you, please know you are not alone.

For those spending Mother’s Day missing their mum, The Motherless Mothers charity offers understanding, community and support 👉
www.themotherlessmothers.com

To every family we care for - we are thinking of you today, in all your experiences and all your love. 💕

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

This , Abby would like to say: “I cannot thank Amy Brown enough for helping me have such an incredible birth experience, I was so happy she was my midwife from the beginning to the end of the labour. She was so calming, loving and really made me and my birthing partners feel at ease through the whole process. Amy will hold a special place in my heart forever! ❤️

"I would also like to mention Trish and Nisha from the day unit who were also amazing on the run up to my birth. I felt so stressed with it being Christmas week and being away from my other two children and they just took my worries away by being so kind and helpful - without even knowing they were doing so!"

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11/03/2026

ℹ Feeling your baby move is a sign that they are well. If you ever feel that your baby’s movements have changed, slowed down or stopped, please contact Maternity Triage immediately on 01924 543006.

📽 The regional video below gives more information about reduced fetal movements. Please note: the video refers to a ‘Maternity Assessment Centre’ but at our Trust, this service is called Maternity Triage.

The advice remains the same: if you are concerned, get in touch straight away.

This video is available in several languages:

- English: https://bit.ly/40goF8d
- Punjabi: https://bit.ly/40FaV7f
- Urdu: https://bit.ly/3OWrclw
- Romanian: https://bit.ly/4cwZTId
- Bengali: https://bit.ly/4uo6RG0
- Polish: https://bit.ly/4uyxhF8
- Arabic: https://bit.ly/4rTfGWy
- Farsi: https://bit.ly/4lmOQ6P