Royal Berkshire RBFT Maternity

Really excited to be showcasing this fantastic safety initiative and representing RBFT and OxfordAHSN at @PrimaryCareShow @EileenDudley10 @WendyRa77367806 @RBFTmaternity @CEO_RoyalBerks

Congratulations you did a fabulous job❤️we @PS_Oxford are very proud of you @RBFTmaternity @WendyRa77367806

Promoting our maternity services, and some great things to do with a Birth Ball, here in Reading town centre today @CEO_RoyalBerks @CNEamonn @RBNHSFT

We want to reassure women that although the COVID-19 vaccines offered to people who are pregnant – Pfizer and Moderna - are relatively new, they are not ‘live’ vaccines and they cannot cause infection. Watch this video to hear from @ProfAsmaKhalil.

If you're pregnant, it's recommended you receive COVID-19 vaccination. According to @MidwivesRCM, nearly 200 pregnant people were admitted to hospital with COVID-19, across the UK, between May & July. They have prepared this handy fact sheet to help you make an informed decision.

Is it safe to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant? 💉 The answer is yes. We know the vaccine is safe, while catching Covid can double the chance of a stillbirth. Louise Perkins - Consultant Midwife - explains why the Covid vaccine is recommended for pregnant women.

This is an amazing opportunity

Are you expressing for a premature baby? Being relaxed, comfortable and warm helps your breast milk to flow. Having your baby, or a photo of baby nearby can also help. Check out @Tommys_baby tips for feeding premature babies: ow.ly/8cLa50zQfWq #BreastfeedingCelebrationWeek

You don't need a special diet while breastfeeding; try to include a variety of fresh, healthy foods. You should also consider taking a vitamin D supplement (containing 10mcg), especially if you are spending more time indoors. Check out @NHS_Parents tips: nhs.uk/start4life/bab…

We aren't aware of any advice for babies to wear masks, whether they are infected or not. There is a potential risk of suffocation and other hazards with doing this. The latest Government guidance says that Children under 2 yrs. do not need to wear masks. gov.uk/government/new…

Have you had support that made a big difference? Whether it was from a mum, health professional, peer supporter or a helpline, we’d love to know. For further support, try our Breastfeeding Friend on Amazon Alexa: nhs.uk/start4life/bab… (and other versions for Google and chatbot)

Do you have suspected or confirmed coronavirus and are wondering if you can breastfeed? Find out the latest advice from The Breastfeeding Network UK (@BfN_UK) and The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (@RCObsGyn): breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/coronavirus/ rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-…

Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative | Hand expression youtu.be/K0zVCwdJZw0 via @YouTube

This time last year we were busy on the #LiftTheBaby project -the message is still so important: Being a new #parent is an amazing experience. Be safe & do not sleep while you are holding your #baby. Always lift your baby to a safe place. Watch film here👉 bit.ly/2Ng0u74

It's #BreastfeedingCelebrationWeek! This year's theme is supporting breastfeeding during COVID-19. We're here to share all the amazing support available to help with your breastfeeding journey. Visit our website for information: nhs.uk/start4life/bab…

Connecting with your baby youtube.com/watch?v=RgaRkQ…

This week is infant feeding celebration week. We will be sharing lots of helpful formation. Meet the midwife and health visitor infant feeding leads wetransfer.com/downloads/e731…