New records released today have revealed the number of women cared for by NHS midwives this year.
The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Birth Register shows that its midwives have cared for 12,079 women giving birth between the January 1 and November 16, 2023.
A total of 178 of these were multiple births and the data also shows that the busiest month for births was July (1195 births).
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The records also revealed that the average weight for babies born in Greater Glasgow and Clyde was seven pounds and two ounces, with the heaviest baby weighing in at over 11 pounds.
The data has been released in line with the launch of its online registration for maternity services.
Anyone in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area that is expecting a baby is encouraged to visit www.nhsggc.scot/meetyourmidwife as soon as they can to register for their first midwife appointment.
Director of Midwifery for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Dr Mary Ross-Davie said: "When expecting a baby, registering for your first midwife appointment should be one of the first things that a pregnant woman does.
"One of the best things you can do for you & your baby is to make sure you meet your midwife early – this helps us get you the right advice, support & care, including tests and scans at the right time.
"By going digital with our registration process, we’re becoming more easily accessible and hope to encourage more women to reach out to us as soon as they find out that they’re pregnant.”
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde maternity services are made up of six maternity hospitals and units, Princess Royal Maternity, Royal Alexandra Maternity, Queen Elizabeth Maternity, Inverclyde Community Maternity, Royal Alexandra Community Maternity and Vale of Leven Community Maternity, as well as our homebirth and community-based midwifery services.
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