Local Maternity and Neonatal System NENC

Thanks to dedicated maternity and neonatal staff, more premature babies are getting the right care at the right time. Explore key highlights from the Preterm Birth Prevention Report, progress so far and next steps to keep improving care. ⬇️ northernlms.org/improving-pret…

We are working across the North East and North Cumbria to improve care and outcomes of babies born early. Explore what is working well and the recommendations to support better outcomes for mothers and babies. ⬇️ northernlms.org/improving-pret…

You always have a choice. Your midwife or doctor might make recommendations to keep you and your baby safe. You can say yes. You can say no. You can ask questions. Find out more: northernlms.org/our-work-2/per…

How are we improving preterm birth services? A new report highlights what’s working well, the challenges we face, and recommendations to improve care for mothers and babies. Find out more below! ⬇️ northernlms.org/improving-pret…

🌟 In May our fantastic maternity teams across County Durham and Darlington helped welcome 365 adorable babies into the world! 👶💙💜 A huge congrats to all the wonderful families on their new arrivals - & huge thanks to our amazing staff for the care, compassion & dedication💐

Personalised care is for everyone. If your pregnancy is more complicated, you still have choices. You can ask questions. You can talk about what you want. You can choose what feels right for you. Find out more: northernlms.org/our-work-2/per…

You can always change your mind. What feels right early in your pregnancy might change later on. Your midwife or doctor can help you make a plan that feels right for you, at the right time. Find out how we can help personalise your care 👇 northernlms.org/our-work-2/per…

You always have a choice. Your midwife or doctor might make recommendations to keep you and your baby safe. You can say yes. You can say no. You can ask questions. Find out more: northernlms.org/our-work-2/per…

The Learning Disability Maternity Diamond Standards include a reasonably adjusted set of care pathways for: 🔹Antenatal 🔹Labour & birth 🔹Postnatal Learn how these pathways are supporting women with a learning disability: bit.ly/3RuOZHW #LearningDisabilityWeek

It's #LearningDisabilityAwarenessWeek! We're proud to launch our new animation showing how maternity teams can support women with a learning disability using the Learning Disability Maternity Diamond Standards. 🎥 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=QLnroC…

You always have a choice about your care, but you are never on your own. Your doctor and midwife are here to support you. Find out more about personalised maternity care: northernlms.org/our-work-2/per…

You can choose where you give birth. 📽️ Watch our new videos to find out where you can give birth in the North East and North Cumbria.  Learn about your options early in pregnancy and find the best place for you and your baby. Watch here 👇 northernlms.org/our-work-2/per…

Every pregnancy is different, so care should be too. The Personalised Care Toolkit includes: 🟣 Information on your birth choices 🟣 Videos about where you can give birth 🟣 Tools to help you ask questions Find out more: bit.ly/3FgNr0T #YourBirthYourChoice

🤰🏽 You can choose where to give birth.   Sometimes, your doctor or midwife may recommend that you give birth in a hospital. This is so you or your baby can get extra treatment and care.  ▶️ Learn more about your options: northernlms.org/our-work-2/per… #YourBirthYourChoice

Our Personalised Care Toolkit is here! Huge thanks to everyone who helped co-produce it 💜 It includes: 🟣 Decision-making tools 🟣 Birth choice videos 🟣 Support to ask questions & feel confident about your care 🔗 northernlms.org/our-work-2/per…

It’s International Day of the Midwife – and we want to say a massive thank you. 💗 To our marvellous midwives who bring calm, care, and compassion — and always show up when they’re needed most. For every reassuring word, every new life welcomed, and the famous tea and toast.

Kelly, one of our community midwives, brings us along with her to see a day in the life. From antenatal appointments to check ups with the baby after birth, Kelly supports families through their whole pregnancy journey ❤️ @LMNS_NENC

Yesterday was #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife! Thank you to all our fantastic midwives providing care to women and families across the North East and North Cumbria. 💭 Amanda Kennett, Director of Midwifery, Neonates, and Gynaecology at @NCICNHS, shares a message below.