University Hospitals Plymouth Maternity Services

24/09/2026

🤝🏥 One of the key themes of is ensuring consistency and quality in the delivery of the ICON programme.
We’re encouraging health and care professionals to share best practice, work together and help ensure families receive clear, consistent and evidence-based support wherever they access services.
💜 Find resources and learn more at:
🔗 www.iconcope.org/iconweek
ICON

23/09/2026

Supporting breast awareness in pregnancy

Pregnancy brings many changes, and staying breast aware is an important part of looking after yourself.

Your midwives are always here if you have questions about breast changes in pregnancy. Visit CoppaFeel! website for more information, including the downloadable leaflet: https://coppafeel.org/breast-cancer-info-and-advice/materials-resources/downloadable-resources/

23/09/2026

📝👶 Feeling prepared can help when a baby’s crying becomes overwhelming.
The ICON Crying Plan helps parents and carers think ahead about how they can stay calm and who they can turn to for support during stressful moments.
⬇️ Download your FREE ICON Crying Plan today:
🔗 www.iconcope.org/iconweek
ICON

22/09/2026

👨 👶💙 Fathers, partners and male carers play a vital role in supporting babies and families. One of the key themes of is improving engagement with fathers and men, ensuring they receive the information, support and reassurance they need to cope with infant crying.
📖 Learn more about the ICON message at: www.iconcope.org/iconweek
ICON

21/09/2026

Thank you to Olivia who helped deliver my baby boy and for keeping me calm throughout the whole process, there were 2 others a junior doctor and another lady who helped to move cervix that was thick out of the way to get the head out those two were amazing too otherwise I imagine may have needed more intervention.
- Sian R

18/09/2026

Free antenatal education: dates available for October 2026.

Looking for more information on labour and birth with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust?

Join one of our online antenatal education sessions led by our friendly and experienced midwifery team! These sessions are designed to support and prepare you for your journey into parenthood, offering expert advice in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait!

Details on how to book your place here.

We look forward to seeing you there and supporting you every step of the way!

16/09/2026

Please visit www.generationstudy.co.uk to register your interest and someone from the Research Team will make contact with you.

14/09/2026

We’ve created a helpful booklet containing QR codes that link to key topics and resources displayed throughout our maternity and neonatal units on the information trees.

Some of the topics are important for you to read in advance of attending consultant appointments, for example birth after caesarean, considering a caesarean and induction of labour. Other general information can be found such as reduced fetal movements and birth preparation.

Ask a member of staff for a copy if you don't already have one.

11/09/2026

Learn about the Flu vaccination in pregnancy and how it protects you and your baby.

About the Flu vaccination and how it protects you and your baby.U...

10/09/2026

9 NICU nurses. 10k to go. Over £2,300 raised so far!! 🏃 💪

What started as a personal goal for Abi to complete a 10k before turning 30 quickly grew into something much bigger when her colleagues decided to take part too.

Abi, Jess, Mel, Adriana, Bex, Millie, Cindy, Katie and Alisha will be running the Torbay 10k to raise funds for the Keep Me Close Neonatal Fund.

“We all have different levels of running experience, from seasoned runners to complete beginners, but we’ll be cheering each other on every step of the way until we cross that finish line together!”

With one week still to go, they have reached a tremendous fundraising milestone, raising over three times their original target of £750 👏

“For some families, a NICU stay can last over 100 days, making Keep Me Close’s support truly invaluable. If you're able to donate, no matter how big or small, you'll be helping this amazing charity continue to support families when they need it most. Thank you so much for cheering us on and helping us make a real difference.”

We wish them the very best of luck for their run on Sunday 20th September! Thank you for taking on this challenge to bring families together and support them at this difficult time 💙

If you would like to support them, see the link below to visit their JustGiving page.

https://www.justgiving.com/team/nicurunners