December focus group change of date! We will now be running this on 16th December at the HEART Centre with women and birthing people who gave birth in Leeds in the last two years to discuss induction of labour. Please email mnvp@womenshealthmatters.org.uk to book a place.

Yesterday was #WorldPrematurityDay and our Neonatal Team marked the occasion with a week of tea parties for families on the unit and a fabulous event for new and veteran neonatal families at the @thackraymuseum, supported by @LDShospcharity.

Tommy's National Centre for Preterm Birth Research invites black women to share their personal experiences with pre-term birth in a creative and supportive project. Please fill out the form: https://t.co/kV6ZV3mE9Z or call Jayne on 0113 2066473.

📽️Today we proudly launch a series of films that shine a light on midwifery careers📽️ It's with huge thanks to colleagues that took part and made the films possible 👏 Find out more about the variety of roles and why there’s no job like it!👶 📲 https://t.co/jRT0qeekzG

Meet George, the fourth heaviest baby born at @LeedsHospitals in 2024! He weighed 11lb 7oz and is pictured in this story with big brother Leo and proud parents Nicole and Thomas 😍

Claire's son had #RSV last year and was hospitalised, something she doesn't want to go through again. She is #pregnant and recently got the RSV vaccine to protect her unborn baby. If you are pregnant speak to your midwife or maternity service about getting the RSV #vaccine.

Congratulations to our @leedshospitals Health Equity team who won the #HSJPatientSafety award for Improving Health Outcomes for Minority Ethnic Communities last night!

The BAPM Gopi Menon Award for Best Local Project goes to The Immune Boost Quality Improvement Team, Leeds. #BAPMawards

Congratulations to our @LeedsHospitals multiple pregnancy specialist midwives who have been shortlisted for the Nursing & Midwifery Award for @NHSNEY! Laura and Nicky pride themselves on giving patients continuity, expert care and support during their high-risk pregnancies.

We are delighted to share that 5,000 mums and babies have now been recruited to the @BABILeeds research study! https://t.co/uNygzNp057

Congratulations to all the team @leedsmaternity @LeedsHospitals who have just randomised their FIRST participant for @Stoppit3Study! Great recruiting! #1 #twins 👏 😍

Our Deputy CCIO for Midwifery, @Misbah024 has been featured by @ObGynMidwifery as part of their 'Midwife in Focus' series, explaining more about her role and career to date. @LeedsHospitals https://t.co/xX1nGervi9

🩸 Blood shortage Amber alert 🩸 The @NHS urgently needs O type blood. There are over 12000 appointments available over the next 2 weeks that we need your help to fill. If you are an O type donor call 0300 123 23 23 to make an appointment or visit https://t.co/M9MoIoujIC

Our Unsung Hero #LTHAwards this year goes to Laura, Community Postnatal Care Lead, for her commitment to developing her new service into a success despite personal challenges. #TimeToShine

If you are pregnant, it's important to get the whooping cough vaccine to protect your newborn baby, as they are at greatest risk. To find out more please speak to your midwife or visit: https://t.co/2iTuMc2NkH

.'..some time later, when those babies come back to our clinic and their personalities have developed, it’s such a joy' Read this brilliant interview with Consultant Neonatologist Cath Harrison in the @bmj_latest here: https://t.co/ai8EtuutMI @LeedsHospitals @leedsmaternity

Beyond proud of these beautiful mummies in our @lypft_perinatal Diverse Mums' Group. We loved our Maternal Journal cohort with our lovely Midwife Nada. The word 'Mother' is captured in different languages & our cultural identities celebrated in this powerful artwork. ❤️

The Life of a Genomic Midwife What better way to start your bank holiday than by tuning in to the launch episode of Series 2 of #TheRoadToGenome podcast in which we chat with @LeedsHospitals Lead Genomic Midwife @DeniseBMidGen It's a cracker :-) Listen: https://t.co/NemoOAnbI3

Happy #IDM2024 to all my Midwifery colleagues across the 🌎 Privileged to be the CMIO at LTHT, Using data to support a brighter safer digital future for all. “If there is no seat at the table, bring your own chair” #IDM2024 @LeedsHospitals @FNightingaleF @DHCNIO