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18/08/2026

Every year in England 20,000 infants are admitted to hospital with bronchiolitis.

with severe may need intensive care, and the infection can be fatal.

- as soon as you’re 28 weeks pregnant or more🤰🏽you’re eligible for the maternal RSV vaccination which can reduce your baby’s risk of infection by up to 70%

The vaccine is safe, free and effective.

Speak to your midwife or GP practice for more information.

18/08/2026

The National Booking Service for COVID and flu vaccinations is now open to eligible people. It provides details of all local vaccination providers, along with available clinic dates and times, along with eligibility criteria.

Flu vaccinations: Book, change or cancel a flu vaccination appointment - NHS https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

COVID vaccinations (and for both COVID & flu vaccinations: Book, change, or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online - NHS https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/

Book, change or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online.

13/08/2026

As part of our Best Start in Life offer, we are now providing an online antenatal course, this is for ANYONE who is pregnant in Leicestershire!!

Please see attached leaflet for further details, we would appreciate you passing this on to any family and friends who are pregnant, and of course anyone you are currently working with, this is a fabulous service and its FREE!!!!

For any questions, please email our inbox: [email protected]

12/08/2026

FREE SWIMMING PLACES 🥳
Confirmation emails have now been sent to everyone who has secured a space — please check your junk/spam folder if you can’t see yours! 📩
If you no longer want your space, please let us know by 19th August.
If we don’t receive a response by then, we’ll start offering spaces to those on the waiting list. 💕

12/08/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 🥰

A day for sharing kind words, reviews, experiences and appreciation – these all mean so much to us. We are deeply honoured to be a part of your journey whether you’re a family member, student midwife or colleague.

If you would like to feature on our Wonderful Wednesday posts – drop us a DM, we would LOVE to hear from you. Or, pop a comment on this post to let us know about your experience with the team! 💌

11/08/2026

To mark World Breastfeeding Month 2026, we're highlighting the support available for expectant parents and families feeding their babies.

Breastfeeding can provide important health benefits for both babies and mothers, but it doesn't always come easily. If you need advice, reassurance or practical support, local breastfeeding peer support groups are here to help.

Find your nearest group: https://healthforunder5s.co.uk/leicestershire/services/service-finder/?type=breastfeeding-peer-support-groups

💙 Health for Under 5s

11/08/2026

𝐅𝐀𝐐 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 🔍

Each week, we'll be answering questions we're most commonly asked about planning a home birth. Whether you're considering your options, already planning a home birth, or simply curious, our FAQs are designed to provide evidence-based information to help you make informed choices about your maternity care.

Remember, every pregnancy and birth journey is unique. If you'd like to discuss your individual circumstances, simply give us a call on 0116 258 3425 to chat to a member of the home birth team.

Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future post? Pop it in the comments or send us a DM!

11/08/2026

Have you used the neonatal services in the East Midlands recently? Add your voice to this discussion: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1292466156138305

11/08/2026