West Suffolk Maternity

West Suffolk Maternity This page is run by midwives at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Please contact your midwives in the usual way for this.

We will do our best to keep you updated with information, but we regret we are unable to answer your individual questions.

START STRONG CAMPAIGNThe first hour matters.After your baby is born, we will support you to:- Enjoy uninterrupted skin-t...
07/09/2026

START STRONG CAMPAIGN

The first hour matters.

After your baby is born, we will support you to:

- Enjoy uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact, where possible
- Recognise your baby’s early feeding cues
- Offer your baby their first feed within the first hour
- Get practical, compassionate feeding support when you need it
- Spend precious uninterrupted time together

Every baby and every feeding journey is different. Our maternity team are here to listen, support your choices and help you and your baby get off to the best possible start.

03/09/2026

WE UNDERSTAND THAT NOBODY LIKES WAITING

However at times our Maternity Triage area can get busy and this may mean you are asked to wait. We’ve created this short video to explain our triaging process and why sometimes you may be asked to return to the waiting area. Think of maternity triage a bit like A&E - you’d expect for those with the highest level of need to be seen more urgently.

How did you find the hot weather in your pregnancy, and the first month of your babies life? We’d love to hear from you!...
01/09/2026

How did you find the hot weather in your pregnancy, and the first month of your babies life? We’d love to hear from you!

If you fit into any of the above criteria we’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences through our 20-30 minute survey! There is also a chance to win a £50 shopping voucher.

The research will help develop guidance for future parents, guardians and carers.

Visit bit.ly/hotweather-survey-sm to complete the survey.

Drop-in Vaccination Clinic dates for September 💉Our vaccination team are still hard at work ensuring you’re able to get ...
31/08/2026

Drop-in Vaccination Clinic dates for September 💉

Our vaccination team are still hard at work ensuring you’re able to get your pregnancy vaccinations to protect your baby. As we come into the colder seasons, the flu vaccine is now available in our vaccination clinic.

We can give you:
✅ Flu vaccine
✅ Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine, ideally between 16-32 weeks
✅ The RSV vaccine from 28 weeks

Our vaccination team is in Birch House at West Suffolk Hospital — no appointment needed, just pop in! Or if you would like to book, you can do so via the National Booking service.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/get-a-free-rsv-vaccination/

A VERY SPECIAL DELIVERY! Today we’re celebrating student midwife Leena, who earlier this week delivered her 40th baby!Be...
30/08/2026

A VERY SPECIAL DELIVERY!

Today we’re celebrating student midwife Leena, who earlier this week delivered her 40th baby!

Before qualifying, all student midwives need to support and facilitate 40 spontaneous vaginal deliveries. On top of this, they need to perform 100 antenatal examinations, examine 100 woman and babies postnatally, and be signed off in a full range of proficiencies required to be a practicing midwife. They also need to complete 4600 hours of learning, split between theoretical and clinical education. Catching’ their 40th delivery is always a huge milestone for our students, and so we celebrate their achievement with our number 40 tiara and a sash that reads ‘40 beautiful babies’.

Leena says ‘It has been an absolute privilege caring for so many beautiful families at the WSH over the last 2 years. I want to say a massive thank you to West Suffolk for all the support and encouragement during my training, I am so excited to begin my new journey as a newly qualified midwife.’

Congratulations to Leena and to the beautiful new arrival’s family!

25/08/2026

Ever wondered how our staff monitor babies in an incubator? 👶

Barbara, one of our neonatal nurses, explains how they keep a close eye on babies and monitor their vital signs.

*PHONE LINES ARE NOW WORKING*WE ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH OUR URGENT CARE PHONE LINE. If you need to speak to us du...
24/08/2026

*PHONE LINES ARE NOW WORKING*

WE ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH OUR URGENT CARE PHONE LINE.

If you need to speak to us due to concern for you and your baby, including pain, bleeding, a change in your babies movements, you think your waters have broken, you think you’re in labour, or are concerned about yourself or your baby please call 01284 713272.

Please do not delay seeking care if you believe you need to be seen - you are more than welcome to just attend the hospital if you cannot get through on the phone.

Please note our social media channels are not routinely monitored and messages sent via here will not be answered overnight.

Please share this message with anyone you know who’s pregnant and under our care.

Reposted from sandscharityThank you for joining us as we’ve celebrated our rainbow babies today. If you are someone who ...
22/08/2026

Reposted from sandscharity

Thank you for joining us as we’ve celebrated our rainbow babies today. If you are someone who has been affected by pregnancy or baby loss, we understand that there may be times where you feel like the storm may never end, but today we are celebrating the beacons of hope our rainbows can bring. Wherever you are in your journey, today we are thinking of you.

If you feel you may require support, you can access this through Sands West Suffolk or miscarriageassociation

RAINBOW BABY DAY 🌈 A huge thank you to Chloe for sharing her journey of pregnancy after loss and welcoming her rainbow b...
22/08/2026

RAINBOW BABY DAY 🌈

A huge thank you to Chloe for sharing her journey of pregnancy after loss and welcoming her rainbow baby Eliza.

Women experiencing pregnancy after loss are cared for by our Rainbow Team. This is a team comprised of specialist midwives and obstetricians who provide care to ensure the safety and wellbeing of mothers experiencing pregnancy following baby loss. The team understand that no amount of time is enough for a family to get over the loss of a child, and the decision to try again can feel overwhelming. The rainbow team therefore focus not only on physical safety, but mental wellbeing and support.

Tomorrow is National Rainbow Baby Day 🌈 A rainbow baby is a baby that is born following a miscarriage, stillbirth, neona...
21/08/2026

Tomorrow is National Rainbow Baby Day 🌈

A rainbow baby is a baby that is born following a miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or infant loss. In the same way that a rainbow shines in the sky following a storm, rainbow babies bring light and hope to families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Although they in no way replace the baby that has been lost, Rainbow Baby Day is about celebrating the rainbow, honouring the loss and acknowledging hope.

Tomorrow, in order to celebrate the day, we will be sharing a story of a family who have welcomed their rainbow baby with us at West Suffolk, to share hope for those still waiting for their rainbow to appear.

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