BGH Maternity Unit

Providers of excellent midwifery and obstetric care in the Scottish Borders. If you have concerns about your pregnancy contact your community midwife

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

Over the past 4 years NHS Borders has seen an increase in the number of home births. The reasons are variable. It is important that the families in the Borders know they have a choice of where they wish to give birth and is person centred.

[Claire Grieve @grievesie1]

🌟 Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 🌟
This week at NHS Borders we have been starting the conversation about maternal mental health, raising awareness and sharing knowledge - Perinatal Mental Health Midwife Louise encouraging the conversations over some cake 🍰 #MMHAW23

[NHS Borders @NHSBorders]

This International Day of the Midwife, we want to thank our wonderful Maternity Team and encourage the next generation of midwives.

See a message below from our Associate Director of Midwifery, Kirsteen Guthrie ⬇️

Interested in becoming a midwife?👉 https://t.co/9eNFZhvsJZ

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

Today is world prematurity day.
Georgie was born at 23+1 week and had a long journey spanning 150 days. Her last few weeks before heading home in the BGH. The different emotions and experiences her family went through were huge. 💜
Purple is the color associated with this day.

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

@nhsborders @IdaHassing1 @sarahjhoran_j @shonafinch68 @Cazza040 @grievesie1 @GammieNicky @KerrySimmonds21

[Kirsteen Guthrie @KirsteenGuthrie]

If you are:
✅ pregnant with your first baby
✅ between 20-35 weeks pregnant
✅ expecting one baby
✅ live in the Scottish Borders

You can take part in the ABA-Feed study on Infant Feeding Support before and after birth.
For more information:
https://t.co/pS9YMNMqMe

[NHS Borders @NHSBorders]

This week is Scottish Breastfeeding week (13 to 19 June), and we are backing the national “Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland” scheme, which supports women to breastfeed when out and about in public spaces. Click here for more information: https://t.co/8eDe6wrCs3

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

If you are interested in shaping our midwifery and paediatric services please get in touch

[NHS Borders @NHSBorders]

WE NEED YOU... Would you like to help shape maternity and paediatric services in the Borders? We are looking for volunteers to become public representatives in our forthcoming Women & Children's Service Review. More information can be found here: https://t.co/vaFZNEgrrM

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

We are all proud of you @louscott2011

[Sarah Horan💙 @sarahjhoran_j]

Congratulations Louise so pleased you are developing your career in this really important way. Huge thanks to @grievesie1 and the @MentalHBorders for paving the way for this crucial post. @NHSBorders

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

We are offering a drop in vaccination session for all pregnant and postnatal women on 14th January. You can discuss this with your Community Midwife if you require further advice. @sarahjhoran_j @KirsteenGuthrie @shonafinch68 @KerrySimmonds21 @grievesie1 @GammieNicky @LunnGill

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

In view of the rising incidence of covid
NHS Borders is moving to essential-only visiting with immediate effect. This
means that you can have one birth
partner with you for your antenatal
appointments or during labour and in
the postnatal period. Thank you for your
support.

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

Well done to our Community Midwifery Team for supporting women to deliver at home @sarahjhoran_j @shonafinch68 @KerrySimmonds21 @grievesie1 @GammieNicky

[NHS Borders @NHSBorders]

Our Maternity Team continue to provide safe support and care for women during pregnancy and birth. Here is an overview of the activity within our Maternity Unit in August. #Midwifery #Birth #Health #ExcellenceInCare #CareOpinion

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

Here are some moments of our innovative afternoon and coming together to celebrate our UNICEF BFI sustainability award. View the full video on FB page @NHSBorders @sarahjhoran_j @KirsteenGuthrie @shonafinch68 @grievesie1 @GammieNicky @KerrySimmonds21 @IdaHassing1 @jdalzell12

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

This is an edited version of our reflections over the last 19 months. Please visit our Maternity FB page for the full version.
@NHSBorders @sarahjhoran_j @KirsteenGuthrie @shonafinch68 @jdalzell12

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

Today we reflect on the last 19 months and celebrate what we have achieved to provide person centred care for the women, babies and their families. One of our biggest achievements was BFI sustainability (Gold) @NHSBorders @sarahjhoran_j @KirsteenGuthrie @shonafinch68

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

Well done PAU, you are an amazing team and we are so proud of what you have achieved. Well deserved to be a finalist @NHSBorders @sarahjhoran_j @KirsteenGuthrie @shonafinch68

[The RCM Scotland @ScotlandRCM]

💖 Big shout out to the fantastic midwifery teams who have been nominated for the Midwife Award at the #ScotHealthAwards
Fife Birth at Home Team @nhsfife
Orkney Midwives @NHSOrkney
Pregnancy Assessment Unit @NHSBorders

Wishing you all the best of luck on the evening 💖

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

@sarahjhoran_j @NHSBorders @KirsteenGuthrie We have a fantastic team.

[NHS Borders @NHSBorders]

Our Maternity Team continue to provide safe support and care for women during pregnancy and birth. Here is an overview of the activity within our Maternity Unit in September. #Midwifery #Birth #Health #ExcellenceInCare #CareOpinion @CareOpinionScot

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

@Hibbydalgo

[BGH Maternity Unit @bgh_maternity]

Happy retirement @NickyBerryNHS, you will be missed by all, but especially our midwifery team where you have played such a big part in developing services and supporting midwifery staff over the last 20 years.

[Sarah Horan💙 @sarahjhoran_j]

Happy retirement @NickyBerryNHS after 36 years including delaying your retirement due to the pandemic to support @NHSBorders enjoy your time my friend it’s well deserved 👏🏻🥂