Belle the dog proves to be the pawfect birthing partner
Originally published in MK Citizen, 19/06/2023 Meet Belle – the assistance dog who guided her owner through pregnancy, birth and caring for a new baby. Belle is the first...
Archive: Maternity
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
This week (1st – 7th May) is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week and our specialist mental health midwives and Perinatal Mental Health team will be holding a stand in...
Milton Keynes University Hospital continues to offer Entonox during labour amongst concerns
You may have seen concerns raised recently at other NHS organisations around the use of Entonox (also known as gas and air) in Maternity services in England. We understand...
CQC inspection of maternity services – 8-9 March 2023
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will be visiting the hospital site to carry out an inspection of maternity services on Wednesday, 8 March and Thursday, 9 March 2023. This...
Supporting families with a baby on NNU
Having a baby who requires admission to the neonatal unit can be a worrying and confusing time for new parents. Most parents don’t imagine that their baby will be...
Maternity Services: Would you like more information about your place of birth options?
Have you thought about having a home birth or would you like more information about your options of where you can have your baby? Please email the consultant midwives...
New Year’s Day Babies at MKUH
Seven new bundles of joy entered the world at Milton Keynes University Hospital on the first day of 2023. Tiny Aizel Zeeshan Yahyah was the first to make her...
Labour Ward would love your baby photographs
Did you have a baby at Milton Keynes University Hospital in 2019, 2020 or 2021? If so, we would love you to send in a photograph of your little...
MKUH Midwife Community Drop in
Are you pregnant or thinking about having a baby? Do you want to find out more about how Milton Keynes University Hospital can look after you, your baby and...
Changes to Maternity Services at Milton Keynes University Hospital
More people accessing maternity services in Milton Keynes University Hospital will have their care delivered in traditional community and hospital settings over the coming weeks. As the hospital continues...