24th Feb

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Here are the headlines of the topics discussed. If you would like a copy of the full minutes or further information about any of these topics, please contact us:

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• Neonatal network changes mean local units will now provide care from 32 weeks gestation, following national recommendations.

• Concerns were raised about family communication, transfers, separation of mothers and babies, and psychological support during neonatal care.

• Work is ongoing to improve family involvement in neonatal ward rounds, skin-to-skin care, reading to babies, and keeping multiples together where possible.

• Maternity Friends & Family feedback scores dipped slightly, with post-caesarean pain management identified as a key issue.

• NCIC is introducing improved postnatal pain relief processes and updated caesarean prescribing guidelines.

• Maternity dashboard data showed high induction and caesarean rates, improved smoking cessation rates, and reduced postpartum haemorrhage rates.

• Plans were shared for new antenatal and women's outpatient facilities, including improved clinic layouts and dedicated quiet rooms for sensitive conversations.

• Outreach engagement in Maryport gathered valuable feedback from teenage mothers, refugees, and asylum seekers; requests for labour ward tours were also discussed.

• Updates were provided on neurodivergent, learning disability and teenage parent pathways, while baby loss feedback highlighted the need for better long-term support and bereavement resources.

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