Rotherham Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

Check out our delicious recipe and meal ideas for babies and toddlers - including weaning recipes, finger foods, snacks and first tastes.

26/05/2026

🧳 Are you thinking of packing your hospital bag, but don't know where to start?

✅ The Best Start in Life website has a helpful, downloadable checklist on what to pack for you, your baby and your partner or support person.

Click here to find out more 👉

Find out what to pack in your bag ready for labour and birth, including essentials for you and the baby, plus suggestions for your birth partner, if you have one.

19/05/2026

💬We’re inviting women and families who had any interaction with the ambulance service during pregnancy or shortly after birth to take part in a friendly focus group.

Whether your experience was positive or could have been better, your voice is really important. By sharing your experiences, you can help improve care for women and families across South Yorkshire.

📩 Email us for more information [email protected]

Please feel free to share this post with others who might be interested.

07/05/2026

Was your baby transferred to another neonatal unit during their neonatal stay?

If so Embrace are keen to hear your feedback about your experience to help them understand what worked well and where they could make improvements.

If your baby was transferred in the last TWO years please complete their short feedback form below 👇 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/wwidr9TaTK?origin=lprLink

20/01/2026

📣 National Maternity & Neonatal Investigation – Share Your Experience

Baroness Amos, Chair of the independent National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, is calling on women and families across England to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care.
Listening to lived experiences is at the heart of this investigation.

Your insight — whether positive or negative — will help shape national recommendations to improve maternity and neonatal services for the future.

📝 Two surveys are now open:

One for women and people who have been pregnant
One for fathers, partners, family members and non‑birthing partners who supported someone through pregnancy

Baroness Amos says she is committed to hearing from a wide range of voices, including those who have faced inequalities in care. Experiences of compassionate, safe care are also welcomed, to help ensure that good practice becomes the norm everywhere.

💬 “My thanks, in advance, to everyone who takes the time to respond, including fathers, partners, family members and non‑birthing partners.” — Baroness Amos

🗓 The Call for Evidence is open until 17 March 2026

🌐 Respond here: matneoinv.org.uk/call-for-evidence

Accessible options are available, including:

Easy-read formats
Translations in seven languages
Postal responses
Interpreter support
One‑to‑one interviews for those who need help taking part

Please share your experience and help shape the future of maternity and neonatal care in England. 💗

08/01/2026

Following recent news about an infant formula recall, we want to assure parents that it is safe for them to switch to another brand. There is no evidence that switching formulas does any harm.

If you are using a specialised formula, please speak to your health professional about a suitable alternative.

If you’re concerned that the formula you’re currently using may be affected, please check the Food Standards Agency website for the most up-to-date recall information.

www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-02-2026

If you need infant feeding support, please contact our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK on 0300 100 0212 - 24/7.
Social media support is also available 💜

[ID: Following recent news about an infant formula recall, we want to assure parents that it is safe for them to switch to another brand. There is no evidence that switching formulas does any harm. If you are using a specialised formula, please speak to your health professional about a suitable alternative. If you’re concerned that the formula you’re currently using may be affected, please check the Food Standards Agency website for the most up-to-date recall information.]

08/01/2026

Please be aware some SMA products have been recalled.

29/12/2025

💜 Can YOU Become a Volunteer Doula? 💜

The Sheffield Volunteer Doula Programme is looking for compassionate volunteers to support vulnerable pregnant women and new mothers across Sheffield.

Do you have the time, empathy, and passion to encourage and support women through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood?
Would you like to walk alongside a woman from late pregnancy, through labour (if needed), and during those precious early weeks with her baby?

✨ Volunteers are at the heart of the Doula Programme.
They provide vital emotional support and trusted information from around six weeks before birth, during labour, and for six weeks after baby arrives—making a real difference at a life-changing time.

📚 Training & Support
Training is delivered twice a year, giving you the knowledge and confidence to support mums in Sheffield.
➡️ The next training course starts February 2026.

📞 Find out more:
📱 Call: 0114 273 5733
📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Visit: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/public-health/doula-volunteer

📷 Or scan the QR code on the poster

If you’ve ever thought about giving back in a meaningful way, this could be the opportunity for you. 💕

Christmas opening times 2025: We're closed to all but essential services over the Christmas period. You can still use our online services to report, apply and pay 24/7.

21/11/2025

🌸 Your Voice Matters in Maternity & Neonatal Care 🌸

We’re inviting women, birthing people, partners, and families to get involved with the Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP).

MNVP is all about working together with service users, midwives, doctors, and community groups to make sure local maternity and neonatal services reflect the needs and experiences of the families who use them. 💜

👉 Whether you’ve recently given birth, are expecting, or have past experience with maternity or neonatal care, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 You can share your feedback, join focus groups, attend forums, or take part in special projects that improve services.

If you’d like to be involved or simply want to find out more, please complete the short form below 👇
https://forms.office.com/e/FXfmfd8XJK

Your story. Your experience. Your voice. Together we can make a difference. 🌟