PIF Categories: Postnatal and newborn care

Vaccinations that help protect you and your baby during and after pregnancy

Date: 18/09/2024 | Category:

Please view the latest information about recommended vaccinations during pregnancy on the National NHS website: Vaccinations in pregnancy – NHS (www.nhs.uk)  

Expressing your breast milk

Date: 16/07/2024 | Category:

Breastfeeding is important for your baby, but you can’t always make sure you can feed them when needed. It’s helpful to learn how to express, store and use your breast […]

Breastfeeding for mothers with diabetes

Date: 04/05/2024 | Category:

Please view Protecting your baby from low blood glucose

Journey of a pre-term baby

Date: 16/04/2024 | Category:

View 3 short videos about maternity and neonatal care for premature babies: Journey of a pre-term baby 

Protecting your baby from low blood glucose

Date: 01/03/2024 | Category:

Read our guide below to find out more about how to protect your baby from low blood glucose. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by […]

Postnatal information – what to expect and what to do after the birth of your baby

Date: 06/11/2023 | Category:

Read our guide below to help you understand what you need to and what to expect after the birth of your baby. You can also download a PDF version of […]

Perineal care for childbirth tears

Date: 11/09/2023 | Category:

Read our guide below to help you understand about tears during childbirth. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. […]

Birth reflections

Date: 24/07/2023 | Category:

Read our guide below on our birth reflections service. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. What is birth […]

A guide on COVID-19 vaccine for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding

Date: 18/10/2022 | Category:

COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Midwives. The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines available in […]

Vitamin K for newborn babies

Date: 27/04/2022 | Category:

Find out more about why the Department of Health and Social Care and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommend that all newborn babies receive Vitamin K as an […]