Caring for mothers, birthing people, babies and families across West Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. Find info about us, pregnancy, birth and beyond here.
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4 Sep 2024
π€© We are really excited to announce that @RealBirthCo is coming to West Herts from Wednesday 11th September!
The Real Birth Company will provide free, multi lingual, relevant, current, evident based antenatal information for families under the care of @WestHertsNHS π₯³
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
12 Jul 2024
Sun safety for babies:
βοΈ Keep children under 6mth out of direct, strong sunlight
οΈβοΈ Keep everyone out of the sun as much as possible (especially 11am-3pm)
βοΈ Use at least factor 30 sunscreen
βοΈ Reapply sunscreen every 2hr
βοΈ Use a sun hat with a wide brim/long flap at the back
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
10 Jul 2024
Car seats are for travel only, to protect your baby during the journey. The car seat should not be used indoors as a place for your baby to sit and eat, sit and play, or for them to sleep in.
ALT There is a baby asleep in a car seat. Text says 'Car seats are not high chairs, carrycots or playpens.
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
8 Jul 2024
If your holiday accommodation is providing a cot for your baby, check it has:
βοΈ Firm, flat, waterproof mattress
βοΈ No damage
βοΈ Rigid, firm cot base
βοΈ Well-fitting mattress (no gaps)
If cot bumpers are provided, remove these as they can cause accidents.
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
We're thrilled to announce that our amazing Bereavement Midwife, Sam Behagg, has been shortlisted for Midwife of the Year at the @NursingTimes Awards! π
Watch as we celebrate her dedication in supporting families during difficult times.
#NTAwards #MidwifeOfTheYear
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
4 Jul 2024
Sleep positioners (including rolled up towels/blankets) increase the risk of accidents and do not comply with safer sleep advice. Whilst it might be tempting to use one to stop your baby rolling, the risk of an accident is much greater. A CLEAR cot is a SAFER cot.
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
3 Jul 2024
You're invited to our #NHSBigTea party this Friday to celebrate the NHSβs 76th birthday and raise funds for @WestHertsNHS! π₯³
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Friday 5 July
β° 12.30-3.30 pm
π Watford General
Bring your best bakes for our Bake Off by 10am!ππ§
See you there! π
π raisewestherts.org.uk/tea-paβ¦
ALT People are sitting in a garden having afternoon tea. The caption reads: NHS Big Tea. Friday 5 July 12.30-3.30pm. Location: The gardens opposite West Herts Hospitals Charity, Vicarage Road entrance, Watford General
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
2 Jul 2024
Tummy time is important to help babies develop the strength and ability to roll and, eventually, crawl! However, tummy time must be supervised and itβs important to stop if your little one gets tired so they donβt fall asleep in that position.
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
28 Jun 2024
Our safer sleep overview page is the fastest way to get a summary of our most up-to-date advice: bit.ly/3QcPK7n Bedding, sleep position, room temperature β they all impact the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. So have a quick read through this important page.
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28 Jun 2024
π€©Brilliant Initiative @Kelly_Inglis_ π€©
28 Jun 2024
π Exciting News! π
This week, I led the launch of the new Womenβs Network at @WestHertsNHS with great support from colleagues. Over 70 members have already joined! Huge thanks to the WN committee and staff network teams. Proud of what weβre building!πͺ
#WomenInLeadership #EDI
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
26 Jun 2024
Follow safer sleep advice, day & night. Summary:
ππ Lie baby on their back
ππ Keep the sleep space clear
ππ Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress
ππ Keep baby smoke-free
οΈππ Avoid baby getting too hot
οΈππ Sleep baby in the same room as you*
*until at least 6mth old
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26 Jun 2024
A big thank you to our reception and nursing staffπ
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
Junior doctors will strike from 7am on Thursday 27 June to 7am Tuesday 2 July 2024.
If you need urgent care, use NHS 111 first to get the right care as quickly as possible this week.
bit.ly/45EJv2K
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
A Yellow Heat-Health Alert has been issued this week for our region β οΈΒ Β
Β #BeatTheHeat during this hot weather:
π‘οΈ Keep cool
π§ Drink lots of water
πΆοΈ Wear sun cream, sunglasses and hats
βοΈ Keep out of the sun
How to stay well in hot weather β‘οΈ bit.ly/3KTwAAC
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18 Jun 2024
We always appreciate a compliment from our lovely patients.β€οΈ Thank you for making our day brighter! π
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
π Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim Colleagues & Friends @WestHertsNHSπ«
This Festival of Sacrifice commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim's faith and devotion.
It involves prayer, charity & community.π
Wishing everyone an amazing Eid! π€²π½
#EidUlAdha #EidMubarak #WestHertsChaplaincy
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
14 Jun 2024
Loose bedding can block a babyβs airway or cause overheating if the baby wriggles down under it. So firmly tuck the blanket in on both sides of the cot, no higher than the shoulders. Baby's feet should touch the end of the cot to help prevent them wriggling down under the blanket
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
14 Jun 2024
Great to celebrate our wonderful student midwives! @whhtmaternity @uhmidwifery
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6 Jun 2024
Congratulations Sam! We are incredibly proud of youβthis achievement is well deserved.π€
Congrats to Sam Behagg, our Lead Bereavement Midwife, who has been nominated for the 2024 @NursingTimes Midwife of the Year Award! π
Sam provides exceptional and compassionate care for bereaved families. Thank you for your dedication Sam!
Read more β‘οΈ bit.ly/SamBehagg
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Maternity at West Herts NHS retweeted
31 May 2024
π Hereβs a quick animation covering our key safety information for the warmer months. When a baby gets too hot, the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) increases so this is a really important one.
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