KGH Midwifery Advocates Annual Baby Roadshow

Come and join the KGH Midwifery Advocates at their ever-popular free Baby Roadshow, all things bump, baby and beyond! 10th July, 6-8pm, The Hall @ KGH. Drop in for a friendly chat with Midwifery Advocates and explore a fantastic range of stands from local businesses and hospital services - All here to support you on your parenting journey! Whether you are expecting, a new parent or just curious - there is something for everyone! 

Further Information

Baby Movement Advice

If you’re a woman or birthing person experiencing reduced fetal (baby's) movements, it’s important not to rely on ChatGPT or other AI for guidance. Please contact your local maternity unit as soon as possible, as they’re best placed to support you and your baby.

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Kettering Neonatal Listening Event 2025

They will be joined by colleagues from the hospital including a doctor, matron, and psychologist. They will listen to your experiences during your neonatal journey and answer your questions.
Monday, 23 June 2025, 12pm to 2pm Kettering Arts Centre , St Andrew’s Church, Lindsay Street, Kettering. NN16 8RG. The event is family-friendly and there's the chance to meet other parents. Free parking available. Refreshments available.

Turn up on the day or pre-register your interest using the link below (This helps us know how many people to expect).  https://forms.office.com/e/sHXsB6rjEV For more information, please email [email protected] or call 01536 49 2173.

Northampton Neonatal Listening Event

Have you had an infant admitted to Gosset ward at NGH since the summer of 2024? Join the NGH Neonatal and Transitional Care service at our latest listening event.

They will be joined by senior colleagues from the hospital. They will listen to your experiences during your neonatal journey and answer your questions.
Date: Thursday, 26 June 2025. Time: 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Where: On MS Team

If you are interested in attending, or want more information, please email [email protected] or call 01604 544 054 or 01604 544 135. Your feedback will be anonymous and will not affect any future treatment or care.

RSV Vaccine

The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. The vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy (from 28 weeks onwards) to help protect your baby after they're born

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Maternity Matters, Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Maternity Services are committed to supporting people throughout their pregnancy journey, to help them understand their options to make informed choices about the care that is available. We are a partnership of organisations, women, pregnant people & families steered by local, regional & national reports & guidelines. Working together, we want to make sure that, in Northamptonshire, all users, their families and babies have the best possible maternity experience. 

About the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS)

Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccination

Catching rubella during pregnancy can be very serious for your unborn baby, causing a condition called congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). By getting immunised you will not only be protecting yourself but also reduce the risk of passing infections to others – including your new baby who cannot get protection from MMR vaccine until their first birthday. The vaccine will also protect you and your baby in any future pregnancies. Two doses of MMR help protect against measles, mumps and rubella. The vaccine cannot be given while pregnant and would be given at 6 weeks after birth.

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Northamptonshire MNVP

Northamptonshire Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) is a working group made up of women, birthing people and families. The MNVP has been set up to listen to and speak for service users who have accessed local maternity and neonatal services, we want to hear what went well and what could have been done better.
The MNVP welcomes anyone who would like to become a member and support our ambitions and goals. Please feel free to email [email protected] for further information.

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Maternity Service Wellbeing Walks

This is a manageable and leisurely walk, lasting around an hour, to help you get active and support your mental and physical health. Take some time out for you and your baby, meet other parents and parents to be, have a chat with midwives specialising in wellbeing and if you fancy, grab a coffee for an hour after to stay and chat. Each walk will be in a different location with a different specialist Midwife. Pregnant Mums or new parents, all welcome. Please feel free to spread the word. Other children welcome.

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Whooping Cough (Pertussis Vaccine)

Expectant mothers can help protect their babies by getting themselves vaccinated against whooping cough from 16 weeks. The vaccine is sometimes offered after the mid-pregnancy scan around 18 to 20 weeks. The immunity you acquire from the vaccine will be passed to your baby through the placenta. This will help protect your baby in the frst few vulnerable weeks of its life until he or she is old enough to have the vaccine at 2 months of age. Babies are offered whooping cough vaccination at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age as part of their routine immunisations

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