Wales Maternity & Neonatal Network

The wales Maternity and Neonatal Network is exploring how we can work with families to co-produce a consistent way of supporting individual neonatal journeys with Family Integrated Care at the heart of the project. Please help share your experience and views by filling out our short survey.

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New product recalls: Aptamil and Cow & Gate first infant milk and follow-on milk. This recall contains information for Northern Ireland only.

Danone is recalling several Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant formula and follow-on milk products because cereulide toxin may be present in some batches.

Cereulide can cause rapid onset of nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. It's unlikely to be destroyed by boiling water or cooking.

Even if your baby seems well, it is essential to stop using affected products. If the formula was prescribed by a health professional, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula.

For a full list of affected products and batch information, visit: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-07-2026

As part of the Maternity and Neonatal assessment, women, parents and families are invited to take part in short visits to maternity and neonatal units across Wales. To help understand what it feels like to walk into these areas. If you are interested please comment below.

Fel rhan o'r Asesiad Mamolaeth a Newyddenedigol, mae menywod, rhieni a theuluoedd yn cael eu gwahodd i gymryd rhan mewn ymweliadau byr ag unedau manolaeth a newyddenedigol ledled Cymru. Mae hyn er mwyn helpu i ddeall sut brofiad yw cwrdded i mewn i'r unedau hyb. Os oes gennych ddiddordeb, rhowch sylw isod.

Baby Loss Awareness Week | Sands - Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families. Baby Loss Awareness Week, 9 - 15 October, is a time for everyone in the baby loss community and beyond to come together, to remember our much-loved and missed babies, and raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss. Few experiences can compare to the trauma and pain of pregnancy and baby loss. During...

There is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism. If you're unsure about what medicines you can take, speak to your midwife, pharmacist or GP.

If you need any support, Bliss are here for you. Send us a DM or an email [email protected]

For more information: https://nhs.pulse.ly/gj9n6q21ii

🗓 Save the Date! 📣 Neonatal nurses in Wales 📢

HEIW, in collaboration with the Neonatal Nurses Association and frontline staff, is developing All-Wales Qualification in Specialty (QiS) Standards for neonatal nursing.

Standardised QiS means your training is recognised and valued wherever you practise in Wales boosting career development, workforce mobility and most importantly, ensuring every baby and family receives high-quality, safe care. Read more: 🔗 https://heiw.nhs.wales/news/qualification-in-specialty-qis-standards-for-neonatal-nursing-in-wales-engagement-webinars/

📢 Have your say! Join our upcoming webinars to help shape this framework:

🗓️ Webinar dates:
➡️ 29th September
➡️ 30th September

Register here:🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/GhJ43QQK3L

Review the draft standards and share your feedback during the webinar 💬



Wales Maternity & Neonatal Network, Royal College of Nursing Wales, Nursing and Midwifery Council - NMC

Self-employed dads, we need you!

If your child spent at least a week in NICU in the last 2 years, we're working with a researcher looking to understand your experience.

The aim of this research is to help improve healthcare support for families like yours.

📩 Get involved: https://tinyurl.pulse.ly/nqvn0izjkz

Baby sleeping bags with hoods, or those without arm openings, do not meet UK safety standards and are not permitted to be sold here. They can cause babies to suffocate, overheat or die.

Yet far too many are available to buy online.

In fact, a new investigation by Which? found many dangerous baby sleeping bags, similar or identical to products that have been officially recalled for suffocation risks, for sale online.

So, please shop safely.

Sleep bags should be well-fitted, (think neck and arm holes that fit well) so that your baby can’t wriggle down inside.

Plus, any sleep bags with hoods or head coverings should be avoided.

To learn more about shopping safely for your baby, and other dangerous baby products visit: https://capt.org.uk/10-baby-products-that-could-pose-serious-safety-risk/