Hull Women and Children's Hospital

Hull Women and Children's Hospital Hull's Women and Children's Hospital is situated on the Hull Royal Infirmary site and is the main maternity unit for Hull & East Yorkshire.
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This page also includes access to the Ask A Midwife service for those in Hull and East Yorkshire - see pinned post

🌸Cervical screening awareness 🌸Are you up to date with your cervical smear test?Nearly 1 in 3 don't attend their cervica...
17/06/2026

🌸Cervical screening awareness 🌸

Are you up to date with your cervical smear test?
Nearly 1 in 3 don't attend their cervical screening test

🌸Did you know you are entitled to a free cervical smear test every 5 years from the age of 25 - 64 years. Unfortunately, this test cannot be done when you're pregnant.
🌸Everyone with a cervix should have a cervical screen
🌸The cervix is the opening to your womb via your va**na
🌸This test helps to prevent cancer
🌸A small sample of cells are taken from the cervix at your appointment
🌸The sample is checked for types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause changes to the cells of your cervix. These are called high risk types of HPV.
🌸If these types of HPV are not found, you do not need any further tests.
🌸If these types of HPV are found, the sample is checked for any changes in the cells of your cervix. These can be treated to help prevent cervical cancer.
🌸You can have your cervical smear test done 3 months after you have had your baby, make sure you book in with your GP
🌸If you are worried about a cervical smear test or your results please speak to a health professional

www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/what-is-cervical-screening/

www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnostic-tests/cervical-screening

🌟Learning disability awareness week 🌟🌟Being seen, valued and heard throughout your pregnancy and post birth🌟All individu...
16/06/2026

🌟Learning disability awareness week 🌟

🌟Being seen, valued and heard throughout your pregnancy and post birth

🌟All individuals have the right to access care without discrimination

🌟Human rights law and equality law give you additional rights in pregnancy and childbirth with any disability

🌟Respecting your choice and dignity is important when supporting you to make decisions about your care

🌟If you are struggling with the resources or accessibility of information which we provide please reach out to your midwife or the team at the ask a midwife service to see if we can help provide care based on your individual needs. This could be written information in leaflet format instead of digital or using videos for visual content or allocating more time at appointments

🌟It can be hard to navigate pregnancy and post birth with a learning disability

🌟Addressing any learning disabilities you have can help your midwife and obstetric team tailor care towards you and your pregnancy/ birth needs

🌟Sometimes additional plans or support might be needed

🌟If you or your partner need more support and help please escalate this at the start of your journey to help improve health outcomes throughout your maternity care

🌟Knowing how you feel/ any adjustments and what we can do to improve your maternity care is important to us

www.mencap.org.uk/

www.birthrights.org.uk/factsheets/disability-and-long-term-health-conditions-and-maternity-care/

🫂BIRTH PARTNER RESOURCES 🫂As Birth Partners, our role through pregnancy, delivery and beyond is so important. We can do ...
15/06/2026

🫂BIRTH PARTNER RESOURCES 🫂

As Birth Partners, our role through pregnancy, delivery and beyond is so important. We can do so much to help our partner through this incredible journey, but we also need a little support to look after them, our babies and ourselves too.

That's why these resources were put together alongside real Birth Partners from across Humber and North Yorkshire, to answer some of the questions you may have, give a little guidance and help you feel more confident, comfortable and equipped to play this massively important role." – Matthew, Birth Partner Project Lead


⭐Healthy Start Scheme ⭐If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have an under 4-year-old you might be entitled to Healt...
15/06/2026

⭐Healthy Start Scheme ⭐

If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have an under 4-year-old you might be entitled to Healthy Start.

You need to be claiming certain benefits to qualify.
🍏If you claim universal credits you will qualify for this scheme.
🥦If you get child tax credits you may also be entitled.
🍓If you are under 18 years of age and pregnant you also qualify for this scheme.

A card will be issued, and you will get funding every 4 weeks to use in certain shops for cow’s milk, fruit and vegetables, beans, pulses and formula milk.

You can also use the card to get healthy start vitamins and vitamin drops for babies.

Further information to check if you are entitled are found below. You can apply online, email or via phone.

https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply/
https://www.gov.uk/healthy-start

⭐SUPER SUNDAY⭐️The last of our wonderful Super Sunday posts today comes from Kionie regarding the great care she receive...
14/06/2026

⭐SUPER SUNDAY⭐️

The last of our wonderful Super Sunday posts today comes from Kionie regarding the great care she received during the birth of her little boy 👶:

"Baby Albie born 14th May with the help of midwife’s Jo and Cara and students Shahad and Ruby who were absolutely amazing with supporting both me and my family - very reassuring and listening to everything I naturally led my body with"

Thank you Kionie for your kind words ❤

If you would like to submit your story or feedback for future 'Thank You Thursdays' or 'Super Sundays', please message the page or email [email protected]
Any feedback you wish to formally submit can be sent here: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/feedback/

⭐SUPER SUNDAY⭐️To second of Super Sunday Thank You posts today comes from Adrianne, regarding her birth on the Fatima Al...
14/06/2026

⭐SUPER SUNDAY⭐️

To second of Super Sunday Thank You posts today comes from Adrianne, regarding her birth on the Fatima Allam Birth Centre (AMLU) and the care she received during her pregnancy from her Community Midwife:

"We had our second baby on the MLU on the 6th January which just so happened to be our wedding anniversary!
The whole experience was absolutely seamless, we were greeted by Danielle (who we thought due to the time and the shift changes would miss the birth which we were disappointed at the thought of!) and checked in to the most gorgeous relaxing space in the Fatima Allam birth centre, it felt more like a hotel than a hospital!
After a quicker than anticipated labour, Danielle did eventually end up delivering our baby boy with Kelly (MSW) at 6.30am, after being the most empowering midwives you could have ever have dreamed of. Danielle’s belief in me the entire time made me believe I could do it, especially as my first birth was not what I’d hoped for.
Then came along Cat and Alex who were absolutely fabulous getting everything postnatal sorted, so that we were home in time for our toddler coming home from nursery!
A special shout out to community midwife Jane too, who I saw throughout my first and second pregnancies. I was initially consultant led but her advice to help me advocate for a water birth was invaluable. Again her support and belief in me was unfaltering the entire time.
I’ll truly be grateful to everyone involved forever, for giving me my dream birth that completely healed everything inside from the first."

Thank you Adrianne for your kind words ❤

If you would like to submit your story or feedback for future 'Thank You Thursdays' or 'Super Sundays', please message the page or email [email protected]
Any feedback you wish to formally submit can be sent here: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/feedback/

⭐SUPER SUNDAY⭐️To start off our day of Super Sunday Thank You posts, we have some lovely feedback from Hannah:"I would l...
14/06/2026

⭐SUPER SUNDAY⭐️

To start off our day of Super Sunday Thank You posts, we have some lovely feedback from Hannah:

"I would like to say a huge thank you to the Enhanced Recovery Rowan Ward staff that looked after me Friday 8th May 2026. The three in particular that were amazing were Marie, Joanne and Charm. From the moment I arrived to when they finished their shift I was looked after, supported and cared for.

Our gorgeous baby boy was born at 10:46am via planned c-section.

Arlo Jude Thompson🩵"

Thank you Hannah for your kind words ❤

If you would like to submit your story or feedback for future 'Thank You Thursdays' or 'Super Sundays', please message the page or email [email protected]
Any feedback you wish to formally submit can be sent here: https://www.hey.nhs.uk/feedback/

❤World Blood Doner Day ❤If your loved one is pregnant have you thought about donating blood? If you are already a donner...
14/06/2026

❤World Blood Doner Day ❤

If your loved one is pregnant have you thought about donating blood? If you are already a donner thank you for your kind donation.

If you are not able to donate please like and share this post to share the awareness on blood donation.

If you are an able friend or family register today - www.blood.co.uk

We use blood products in maternity services for blood transfusions and Anti D injections. Every drop helps keep our service safe for our families.

Want to know more about donating blood or if you are eligible?

https://www.blood.co.uk/

📞Who to call 📞Hull - 01482 311500If you have an urgent matter call Triage from 16 weeks if you have any of the following...
13/06/2026

📞Who to call 📞

Hull - 01482 311500
If you have an urgent matter call Triage from 16 weeks if you have any of the following concerns:

🚨Spotting or bleeding
🚨Sharp or continuing abdominal pain
🚨Leaking fluid from the va**na
🚨Persistent severe headache
🚨Swelling in face, hands or feet
🚨Cramps in your lower back or pelvic area
🚨Itching especially on hands and feet
🚨Painful urination
🚨Blurred vision, seeing spots
🚨Baby's movements slows down or changes
🚨High temperature above 37.5
🚨Shortness of breath
🚨You feel that something is wrong

If you are under 16 weeks please contact your GP, 111 (out of hours) or accident and emergency.

*Remember the Ask A Midwife service is only for non-urgent questions*

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Anlaby Road
Kingston Upon Hull
HU32JZ

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