Hospital unveils the most popular baby names since 2003
29th March 2018
Hull’s most popular baby names have been revealed as the city’s maternity hospital marks its 15th anniversary. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has collated the most popular names chosen by parents in the 15 years since Hull Women and Children’s Hospital opened on March 29, 2003. Jack tops the list for boys while Jessica holds the number one slot for girls. Perennial favourites Lucy and William also find places in the top 10. For … Read More
Be prepared this Easter to ease the pressure on Hull’s NHS frontline
28th March 2018
A frontline hospital boss says encouraging older relatives to keep hydrated, warm and mobile over Easter could prevent unnecessary trips to Hull’s A&E. Matt Storey, divisional general manager for the Emergency Department and acute medicine, appealed to people to ensure they have enough prescription medication to see them over the four-day weekend. He said having a well-stocked medicine cabinet with cough and cold remedies, a first aid kit and details of the opening hours for … Read More
Helping parents count the hidden health costs of hot cross buns and Easter treats
27th March 2018
The hidden health cost of Easter treats will be unveiled to prospective parents at a special event at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital this week. Caroline Clark, healthy lifestyle midwife at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, will highlight the sugar content in a range of Easter treats from hot cross buns and a selection of chocolate eggs at the HEY Baby Carousel on Wednesday. Held on the last Wednesday of every month, the HEY … Read More
Bombs, the People’s Princess and a Prime Minister’s wife – all in the history of Hull’s maternity services
27th March 2018
1902: ‘Legitimate’ midwives were created with the passing of the Midwives Act 1905: The first Supervisor of Midwives was appointed by Hull Corporation on 1 March 1912: Hull opens its first maternity home for women at risk of complications during labour and birth at 569 Holderness Road. Although the service was free, women had to pay £1 on admission to the six-bed home. However, 10 shillings was refunded when the woman was discharged home along … Read More
Hull’s maternity hospital marks 15th anniversary
27th March 2018
Hull will mark another milestone in its 106-year history of providing maternity services this week. Staff at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the opening of the hospital providing maternity, gynaecology and children’s services for families. Since the hospital opened in 2003, centralising maternity and women’s health in Hull and the East Riding, 80,202 babies have been born including one set of quads, 11 sets of triplets and 1,163 sets … Read More