maternity

It's the little things that make the biggest difference

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) have begun a new partnership with Little Things, a non-profit making charity set up by Leighanne Hedges, who creates bespoke clothing for premature babies who have sadly passed away.

Through her work as a funeral arranger, Leighanne became increasingly aware of the challenges faced by bereaved parents when it came to...

Take another look at Maternity Services

Mums and dads can now find all the information they need about the maternity services offered by Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust thanks to the launch of its revamped website.

The new website features:

  • Videos – including a tour of the maternity unit, services offered in the community, homebirth and antenatal care.
  • Self-referral forms for pregnancy and antenatal
  • ...

Maternity Patients Report Improved Care

Women using our maternity services have reported much improved care, according to a National Survey looking at the experiences of all women giving birth in units across the country.

Our maternity service has seen an improvement since the survey was last conducted three years ago.

The survey asked patients 48 questions, covering care from booking for pregnancy through to...

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