Archive: Maternity

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Transitional Care Unit 

This week, we Milton Keynes University Hospital have opened our brand new Neonatal Transitional Care Unit as part of our continued programme of work to improve patient experience and...

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Relocation of EPAU

As part of a programme of work to improve patient experience across the Trust, we have relocated our Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) from ward 10 to a dedicated,...

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Lateral Flow Testing (LFT) for pregnant women and support people

Following the most recent Government guidance, MKUH maternity services will be introducing lateral flow testing (LFT) across pregnancy outpatient pathways so that your chosen support person can accompany you...

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A COVID-19 Vaccination & Pregnancy information Webinar

The COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for ALL pregnant and postnatal women, in line with the current national vaccination programme. (The vaccine is recommended after the first trimester and safe...

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Hospital granted funding to build new Women’s & Children’s Hospital

A NEW Women’s and Children’s Hospital has been confirmed at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) as part of a nationwide hospital programme announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson today,...

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Record number of MK home births for one month

Milton Keynes University Hospital recorded its highest ever number of home births for a single month as the pandemic reached its peak. The Home Births Team facilitated the births...

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FAQs: Infant feeding guidance

Is it safe to breastfeed? There is a wealth of evidence that breastfeeding reduces the risk of babies developing infectious disease. Considering the protection that human milk offers the...

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Antenatal self-referral available at MKUH

You no longer needs to visit your GP to be seen by a midwife, you can make an antenatal self-referral right from your own home. Did you know booking...

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First baby of 2020

First baby of the new decade born at MKUH The first baby to be born at Milton Keynes University Hospital in 2020 was a baby boy. Born 1 January...

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MKUH Maternity Services receives Unicef award for best practice

Milton Keynes University Hospital has been awarded the prestigious ‘Baby-Friendly Accreditation Award’ as international recognition from Unicef of our Maternity services. The Baby-Friendly Initiative, set up by Unicef and...

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