University Hospitals Plymouth Maternity Services

02/10/2026

We’re making it easier for families to register a birth by offering appointments at the Green Ark Children’s Centre and the Barn Family Hub.

By bringing birth registrations into community settings, we’re making the service more accessible and convenient for families across Plymouth. 💚

Plymouth Family Hubs
Green Ark & Manor Street Family Hubs

30/09/2026

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!

30/09/2026

29/09/2026

Can you help our maternity and neonatal services?

We are currently looking for donations of handmade knitted hats for newborn babies. These tiny hats help keep our newest arrivals warm and comfortable in their first hours of life.

If you enjoy knitting and would like to support local families, we would be incredibly grateful for any donations. Please drop them off to our Maternity Reception and they will make sure they get to the right place.

Thank you for helping us give babies the warmest welcome possible.

25/09/2026

Temporary Loss of Hot Water

Due to essential maintenance works, please be advised that there will be a temporary loss of hot water on Saturday 26 September, from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

While we hope service will be restored sooner, we are unable to guarantee this. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please note that the birthing pool will also be unavailable during this time.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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
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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
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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
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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