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Pregnancy research at Derriford in international spotlight

Researchers at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust have played a key role in two major, national trials which will change treatment for mothers-to-be.

The results of the trials have been published in international journals within days of each other.

The OPPTIMUM study was published in The Lancet at the weekend and The 35/39 Trial was published in the New England Journal of Medicine (...

A Service of Remembering Together

There will be a special service for parents who have experienced bereavement through the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby. The service will take place on Sunday 4 October at 2.00pm and will be held in the chapel on level seven at Derriford Hospital.

The Chapel will be also be open from 1.00pm for the opportunity to meet other parents and talk things over with a chaplain or the...

A Service of Remembering Together

On Sunday 1st March, there will be a special service for parents who have experienced bereavement through the loss of a pregnancy or death of a baby.

The service will take place at 2.00pm and will be held in the Chapel on level seven at Derriford Hospital. The Chapel will be also be open from 1.00pm for the opportunity to meet other parents and talk things over with a chaplain or...

Derriford’s first born returns to the Maternity Unit to mark 21st anniversary

The first baby to be born at Derriford Hospital made a return visit last week to see maternity staff in the lead up to the unit’s 21st anniversary and his birthday.

Adam Jones, who was born on 17 January 1994, was the first baby to be born in the new Maternity Unit at Derriford Hospital, following its move from Freedom Fields Hospital. Last week he came up to the unit with his mum...

Antenatal Class, Bedford Hotel, Tavistock

Midwife Antenatal are the only private Antenatal classes taught by a Midwife in the South West!

Suitable from 12 weeks onwards this course is a lovely day that you will never forget. The Bedford Hotel is a lovely venue, lunch and afternoon tea are provided. Labour products such as tens machine hire, birthing pool hire and birthing balls are available. Lovely baby products including a free baby gift list service is also available.

To celebrate winning Inspiring Business 2013, a 20% discount is currently offered!

See website for more details www.midwifeantenatal.co.uk...