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Here are our Birth Statistics for September.

We hope you find the information in our spotlight on breastfeeding interesting. Please know that whichever way you decide to feed your baby, we are here to support you to make feeding time a special time where you and your baby can build a close and loving relationship ensuring your baby has the best start[...]

Launching! Monthly birth statistics from NHS Lothian Maternity Services

NHS Lothian Maternity Services will publish their birth statistics monthly starting with the August 2023 births. Around 9000 babies are born in NHS Lothian every year – on the labour wards at St John’s Hospital or the Royal Infirmary, at the Lothian Birth Centre or at home. NHS Lothian Maternity Services constantly review their birth[...]

Maternity Care Experience Survey

Have you recently had a baby in Lothian? NHS Lothian is keen to hear your views on your recent Maternity Services Experience What you tell us will help develop services that meet the needs of local families like yours. It will take approximately 5 minutes to fill in this questionnaire. Please only respond to this[...]
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Ongoing Listeria outbreak linked to smoked fish

The UKHSA, Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to smoked fish. This contamination could be particularly unsafe to people who are vulnerable to Listeria infection – including people who are pregnant and people with certain underlying conditions or who are taking medications which can weaken the immune system[...]

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