March 19, 2026 - 192 views
A special milestone has been reached for maternity services in North Wales, with the first baby born under a new digital system designed to transform care for families.
Baby Immy is the first “BadgerNet baby” to arrive at Ysbyty Gwynedd, born to proud parents Saphron and Sam. Her birth marks the beginning of a new chapter for expectant parents across the region.
The arrival comes following the introduction of BadgerNet, a digital maternity record system that replaces traditional hand-held notes. The system allows parents to access their pregnancy information securely through their phone, tablet or computer using the BadgerNotes app.
For families, it means real-time updates on care, easy access to appointment details, and trusted guidance throughout pregnancy — helping them feel more informed, reassured and involved every step of the way.
Fiona Giraud, Director of Midwifery and Women’s Services, said the launch represents a major step forward in modernising maternity care.
She said the system improves access to information for parents while helping staff streamline processes, ensuring safe, personalised and high-quality care for every family.
As well as enhancing the experience for parents, the new system is expected to make a significant difference behind the scenes. By reducing paperwork and storing information in one secure place, midwives and healthcare teams can spend more time focusing on patient care.
The rollout is being supported by teams across North Wales, including specialist digital midwives who are helping introduce the system in both hospital and community settings.
For expectant parents across the region, the message is simple: maternity care is becoming more connected, more accessible and more personalised — with Immy’s arrival marking the very first step in that journey.
