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Click here and here for information on vaccines in pregnancy Click here for access to vaccination information on the NHS website. Click here, Here and Here for information on the RSV vaccine in pregnancy Click here and here for covid-19...

Pregnancy Related Pain Advice and Guidance

      Welcome to WWL’s Maternity Information Hub You can self refer for care in your pregnancy using the link below - you do not need to go through your GP.   Self Referral Form   At WWL we have midwives working in the community, two antenatal clinics,...

  Lifestyle Information Smoking At WWL we have a specialist stop smoking in pregnancy team who will help you if you decide you would like to quit smoking. If you are identified as a smoker then you will be automatically referred to the team who will contact you to see...

Labour Information The information here covers all aspects of preparing for and being in labour. What should I pack in my labour bag? https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/preparing-for-the-birth/pack-your-bag-for-labour/ If you are choosing to formula feed your baby then please bring with you pre-prepared bottles of...

Cardiac Support Group In partnership with NW Hearts Charity, we are running a Patient Support Group for those living with a cardiac condition in the Wigan area. Find out how to live well with your cardiac condition Meet others with shared experiences Guest speakers Drinks and refreshments provided Who is...

LIMA SMR RCT Title: Radiosteriometric analysis (RSA) of the stability of metal-backed glenoid components in total shoulder arthroplasty Randomised controlled trial comparing two versions of the LIMA SMR metal-backed glenoid component, one of which is coated with hydroxyapatite (HA) Patients listed for anatomical shoulder replacement with LIMA SMR component can...

Where can I have my baby? During your pregnancy you will have face to face discussions with either your midwife or obstetrician regarding your birthplace options and we will endeavour to support you whichever option you decide. Some of your decision-making may be based upon the wellbeing of you and...

School Nursing Service, Students, High School, Primary School, Children, Young People, SEND, Drop-In, Clinic in a Box

Maternity Bereavement Service Sadly, pregnancy does not always end with a happy outcome and families do experience late miscarriage, stillbirth or early neonatal deaths. All the staff, across the Maternity Service, are committed to helping you make lasting memories for your baby during the short time you may have with...

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Postnatal and Infant Feeding Information for WWL NHS

Updated: 12th September 2025 Patient visiting is under constant review and is based on patient and staff feedback. We understand birth is a special time for you and your family and separation during this time can be difficult, due to this we are trialling altered visiting hours for a period of...

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Pregnancy, Birth, 16 week information, safe sleeping

Antenatal, Pregnancy, Care, Screening

What choices do I have for my pregnancy/birth and after I've had my baby?  We hope that you find the information on this webpage useful and that it may help you understand more about what choices/options that you have whilst you are pregnant and when you've had...

Children's Audiology Team The Children’s Audiology Team provides a service for babies, children and young people where there is concern about their hearing or a known hearing loss. We carry out comprehensive hearing assessments which provide information about the levels of sound that children can hear across a range...

Compliments, Complaints and Concerns are handled by our Patient Relations Team