Whiston Hospital Maternity & Neonatal Unit

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Whiston Hospital Maternity & Neonatal Unit All the latest news from Whiston Hospital's Maternity Unit Please note, we cannot provide medical support via Facebook.

This page is for us to share information and stories about Whiston Hospital Maternity and the Special Care Baby Unit. Our page will be used for signposting our services and for you to share your pregnancy and birth stories. If you have an urgent concern, please contact our services through the hospital switchboard on 0151 426 1600. This page is monitored 9am - 5pm, Mon-Fri.

Drop-in sessions are available in Women’s Outpatients for those booked in to have their baby at Whiston Hospital. Dates ...
05/10/2026

Drop-in sessions are available in Women’s Outpatients for those booked in to have their baby at Whiston Hospital. Dates and times are listed below:

- Thursday 8th October, 9am-5pm
- Thursday 15th October, 9am-5pm
- Friday 16th October, 9am-5pm
- Wednesday 21st October, 9am-5pm
- Thursday 22nd October, 9am-5pm
- Friday 23rd October, 9am-5pm

Booking is not required, but those eligible to attend will need to bring their hand held notes. However, if you would like to book an appointment instead, please click here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gBkc23ZUGk6SBj9f6i78oKSitwJCu05ClfHpIgTPh5tUOU5OSFRHTFBXTFdHS0pDWFdGU1VRT045SC4u

Please note, you must be in good health prior to the vaccinations.

As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, you are invited to Whiston Hospital’s Baby Loss Remembrance Service, led by members...
29/09/2026

As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, you are invited to Whiston Hospital’s Baby Loss Remembrance Service, led by members of the Spiritual Care Team with singing from Wendy Chalke.

Date: Thursday 15th October
Time: 6pm
Where: The Sanctuary, Level 1, Whiston Hospital

For further information about how to attend please contact:
Bereavement Midwife, [email protected] or [email protected]

💜 As comes to a close, the message remains the same: Babies cry, you can cope.Thank you to everyone who has helped rai...
25/09/2026

💜 As comes to a close, the message remains the same: Babies cry, you can cope.
Thank you to everyone who has helped raise awareness this week and support families across the UK. Together, we can help ensure more parents and carers receive trusted advice and support when they need it most.

🌟 Learn more:
🔗 www.iconcope.org/iconweek
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🤝🏥 One of the key themes of is ensuring consistency and quality in the delivery of the ICON programme.We’re encouragin...
24/09/2026

🤝🏥 One of the key themes of is ensuring consistency and quality in the delivery of the ICON programme.

We’re encouraging health and care professionals to share best practice, work together and help ensure families receive clear, consistent and evidence-based support wherever they access services.

💜 Find resources and learn more at:
🔗 www.iconcope.org/iconweek
ICON

📝👶 Feeling prepared can help when a baby’s crying becomes overwhelming.The ICON Crying Plan helps parents and carers thi...
23/09/2026

📝👶 Feeling prepared can help when a baby’s crying becomes overwhelming.
The ICON Crying Plan helps parents and carers think ahead about how they can stay calm and who they can turn to for support during stressful moments.
⬇️ Download your FREE ICON Crying Plan today:
🔗 www.iconcope.org/iconweek
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Fathers, partners and male carers play a vital role in supporting babies and families.One of the key themes of is impr...
22/09/2026

Fathers, partners and male carers play a vital role in supporting babies and families.
One of the key themes of is improving engagement with fathers and men, ensuring they receive the information, support and reassurance they need to cope with infant crying.

Learn more about the ICON message at: www.iconcope.org/iconweek
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It’s the start of This week we’re raising awareness of infant crying and sharing the important message that Babies cry...
21/09/2026

It’s the start of
This week we’re raising awareness of infant crying and sharing the important message that Babies cry, you can cope. Every parent and carer can find crying difficult at times. ICON provides practical advice and support to help keep babies safe and support family wellbeing.
Find out more and access resources at: www.iconcope.org/iconweek ICON

If you’re pregnant or you’ve had a baby in the last 12 months, you need a maternity exemption certificate to claim free ...
11/09/2026

If you’re pregnant or you’ve had a baby in the last 12 months, you need a maternity exemption certificate to claim free NHS prescriptions.

Get your maternity exemption certificate instantly by email. It entitles you to free NHS prescriptions. Ask your midwife or health visitor about the digital maternity exemption certificate today: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/matex

🌪️👶 Is Your Baby's Name on the 2026/27 Storm List? 👶🌪️The Met Office has revealed the latest storm names for the 2026/27...
03/09/2026

🌪️👶 Is Your Baby's Name on the 2026/27 Storm List? 👶🌪️

The Met Office has revealed the latest storm names for the 2026/27 season, and we're wondering...

Does your little one's name feature on the list? 💙

From Chloe, Finn, Heather and Ivy to Nicola, Theo and Shaun, some familiar baby names could be making headlines this year! 🌦️✨

👇 Let us know in the comments: Is your baby's name on the list? Or do they have a personality that already deserves their own storm name?

We can't wait to see how many storm babies we have ! ☁️✨

03/09/2026

Has your little one headed back to school this week?

Dr Lima Asaad is here with advice on how to protect them from the bugs and illnesses that will be on the rise over the coming weeks and months.

They also have all the info on the best places to access healthcare should they need it.

For more information on where to get treatment, please visit our website: https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/right-care-right-place

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Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road
Prescot
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