‘Leicester Maternity Matters’ is a brand-new educational podcast from University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) designed to give women and their families access to trusted information about pregnancy, birth and beyond.
The first episodes are available now on Spotify and cover a range of topics including assisted birth, vaccinations in pregnancy, changes in your baby’s movements and birth reflections.
By providing information in audio format, you can listen to the support and advice given at your leisure — whether commuting, exercising, or relaxing at home, and replay episodes whenever needed. This makes it easier for you to access information, helping you to feel more informed and confident as you prepare for birth and parenthood.
Each episode features UHL’s own health professionals — including, midwives, doctors and specialists — sharing clear, compassionate insights.
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called Chat Health. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health nurse (health visitor/school nurse) within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you’ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the line reopens.
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Leicester City:
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Leicestershire & Rutland:
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07520 615382
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs the Healthy Together Helpline for parents and carers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Helpline’s qualified health and administrative professionals offer easy to access, safe and free advice, support and signposting. Calls are answered from 9am – 4.30pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays. Calls are charged at the same rate as calling a standard landline number.
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Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland:
call 0300 300 3001
Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&E.
