Maternity information and support

NHS Choices

There is a wealth of useful information about pregnancy and birth on the NHS Choices website, for more information click here.

Antenatal screening

For more information about the antenatal and newborn screening programmes we provide in our trust please click here.

Breastfeeding information and groups

Click here for useful tips and information on feeding and for details of local support group.

Exercise and advice after pregnancy

Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynacological Pysiotherapy (POGP) have created a leaflet to help with exercises and regaining fitness after pregnancy which can be found here.

ICON

ICON is a programme that provides information about infant crying and how to cope.

I – Infant crying is normal
C – Comforting methods can help
O – It’s OK to walk away
N – Never, ever shake a baby

The ICON website has useful information. Click here to visit ICON's website.

Maternity patient information leaflets

Follow this link to the maternity leaflets section.

Useful links

Click here for links to informative websites and leaflets form other organisations.

View our own online antenatal classes here

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.