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Please follow us as we continue on our improvement journey. No DMs. For clinical advice pls call our maternity triage line, details are on our website.

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Help make sure your children have their five a day with NHS Healthy Start. You could be eligible for support with the cost of healthy food and milk. Find out more about NHS Healthy Start here 👉 healthystart.nhs.uk

Help make sure your children have their five a day with NHS Healthy Start. 

You could be eligible for support with the cost of healthy food and milk. Find out more about NHS Healthy Start here 👉 healthystart.nhs.uk
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Our dedicated smoking cessation team are here to support pregnant women, birthing people and their partners to become smoke free. We offer a non-judgemental, flexible, person-centred service that increases your chance of quitting. We are here to support you💙

Our dedicated smoking cessation team are here to support pregnant women, birthing people and their partners to become smoke free.

We offer a non-judgemental, flexible, person-centred service that increases your chance of quitting.

We are here to support you💙
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Welcome to the world, baby Louie💙 Huge thanks to Mum, Lauren who said, "The William Harvey were amazing for us. Louie’s birth wasn’t how I ever imagined but the staff were great. The anaesthetist was incredible. And the NICU was just amazing! Can’t thank you enough" 🌟

Welcome to the world, baby Louie💙

Huge thanks to Mum, Lauren who said, "The William Harvey were amazing for us. Louie’s birth wasn’t how I ever imagined but the staff were great. The anaesthetist was incredible. And the NICU was just amazing! Can’t thank you enough" 🌟
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If you're experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression in pregnancy, join our HUGS course. The course allows women to explore their mental health and wellbeing and share techniques. Where: Online via teams When: Friday 9.30-11am Email [email protected].

If you're experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression in pregnancy, join our HUGS course.

The course allows women to explore their mental health and wellbeing and share techniques.

Where: Online via teams
When: Friday 9.30-11am
Email ekhuft.mentalhealthmidwives@nhs.net.
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This week's FAQ Friday question is, 'Is my baby ready for weaning?' Here are some helpful links to follow when starting your weaning journey: nhs.uk/start-for-life… nhs.uk/baby/weaning-a…

This week's FAQ Friday question is, 'Is my baby ready for weaning?'

Here are some helpful links to follow when starting your weaning journey:
nhs.uk/start-for-life…

nhs.uk/baby/weaning-a…
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Our Maternity services continue to run as normal during the weekend. If you think your baby’s movements have changed, please make sure you contact our maternity unit as soon as possible: 📞 01227 206737 Find out more about foetal movements: ekhuft.nhs.uk/services/durin…

Our Maternity services continue to run as normal during the weekend.

If you think your baby’s movements have changed, please make sure you contact our maternity unit as soon as possible:

📞 01227 206737

Find out more about foetal movements: ekhuft.nhs.uk/services/durin…
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Remember to stay safe with your little ones during the Summer holidays 💙💛 Did you know that reusable water balloons contain high-strength magnets which pop out easily? Learn more about magnet dangers: capt.org.uk/magnet-safety/

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If you recently attended an appointment or stayed in hospital, you will be invited via text or email to complete the Friends and Family test after using our service. Here are the results from June 💫 We kindly ask that you follow the link in the text message.

If you recently attended an appointment or stayed in hospital, you will be invited via text or email to complete the Friends and Family test after using our service.

Here are the results from June 💫

We kindly ask that you follow the link in the text message.
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Thank you to our families who responded to the text message you received after leaving our care. We are extremely grateful for all feedback received. In June, we would received this positive comment about the experience in antenatal care. #FriendsandFamilyTest

Thank you to our families who responded to the text message you received after leaving our care. 

We are extremely grateful for all feedback received. In June, we would received this positive comment about the experience in antenatal care.

#FriendsandFamilyTest
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Your maternity care is very important and our maternity team are here for you if you have any concerns. Attending regular appointments will give you and your baby the best chance of staying healthy throughout your pregnancy. To find out more go to: nhs.uk/pregnancy/your…

Your maternity care is very important and our maternity team are here for you if you have any concerns.

Attending regular appointments will give you and your baby the best chance of staying healthy throughout your pregnancy.

To find out more go to:
nhs.uk/pregnancy/your…
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Welcome to the world, baby Eli 💙 "Thankyou so much to Antonia and Lucy who looked after me through my labour and helped me get the VBAC I never thought I’d achieve. I genuinely could not have got through it without their support, reassurance and motivation." #WelcomeToTheWorld

Welcome to the world, baby Eli 💙

"Thankyou so much to Antonia and Lucy who looked after me through my labour and helped me get the VBAC I never thought I’d achieve. I genuinely could not have got through it without their support, reassurance and motivation."
#WelcomeToTheWorld
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Here are our results from our 'Your voice is heard' service in June 💜 We want to hear your thoughts on the care you received. We will automatically make you a telephone appointment for approximately six weeks after your baby’s birth to hear your feedback.

Here are our results from our 'Your voice is heard' service in June 💜

We want to hear your thoughts on the care you received. We will automatically make you a telephone appointment for approximately six weeks after your baby’s birth to hear your feedback.
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This week's #FAQFriday question is, 'Can I video call my family whilst in hospital?' Yes. If you bring a device with you that allows video calls, you are welcome to make or receive video calls during your hospital stay. We advise asking a member of staff on the ward first.

This week's #FAQFriday question is, 'Can I video call my family whilst in hospital?'

Yes. If you bring a device with you that allows video calls, you are welcome to make or receive video calls during your hospital stay.

We advise asking a member of staff on the ward first.
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In confined spaces, the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning is greater. So never take a lit BBQ into a caravan, boat, motorhome or any enclosed space – not even a tent. Tents might seem well-ventilated, but they’re not. Learn more: capt.org.uk/staying-safe-o…

In confined spaces, the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning is greater. So never take a lit BBQ into a caravan, boat, motorhome or any enclosed space – not even a tent. Tents might seem well-ventilated, but they’re not.

Learn more: capt.org.uk/staying-safe-o…
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Last week we shared our 'Your voice is heard' results from June showing that of the families who were listened to, 92% of people were happy to return to our hospitals. Six week's after your baby's birth we automatically call you to hear your feedback on the care you received.

Last week we shared our 'Your voice is heard' results from June showing that of the families who were listened to, 92% of people were happy to return to our hospitals.

Six week's after your baby's birth we automatically call you to hear your feedback on the care you received.
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Becoming a new parent is life-changing. It can also be in varying measures exhilarating, exhausting, and extremely challenging. Watch this video to see Angeline O' Connor sharing her experience of pelvic girdle pain: youtu.be/SNDgPcQLae4?si… #ReadyforParenthood

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🩱🩳Important safety message🩳🩱 Choosing brighter coloured swimwear, especially neon shades, can make your child easier to see when they go underwater. Keep non-swimmers in arm’s reach and actively supervise older children in and around water. #ChildSafety #SummerSafety

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#Welcometotheworld, Maddie ❤️ Huge thanks to Mum, who said, "The care we received from the moment we walked into the hospital was second to none. Everyone was so welcoming and reassuring and the whole experience was very positive. We are incredibly grateful! Thank you."

#Welcometotheworld, Maddie ❤️ 

Huge thanks to Mum, who said, "The care we received from the moment we walked into the hospital was second to none. Everyone was so welcoming and reassuring and the whole experience was very positive. We are incredibly grateful! Thank you."
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To celebrate #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, new mum Jess about talks her experience of the infant feeding support she received when she gave birth. Please read the full story over on Facebook by following:➡️East Kent Hospitals

To celebrate #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, new mum Jess about talks her experience of the infant feeding support she received when she gave birth.

 Please read the full story over on Facebook by following:➡️East Kent Hospitals
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This week's FAQ Friday question is, 'How do I prepare for after birth recovery?' If you or someone you know is expecting, there are helpful resources to help you prepare for recovery after birth: kentandmedwaylms.nhs.uk/after-birth/re…

This week's FAQ Friday question is, 'How do I prepare for after birth recovery?'

If you or someone you know is expecting, there are helpful resources to help you prepare for recovery after birth: kentandmedwaylms.nhs.uk/after-birth/re…