From finding out you are pregnant to knowing what to do as a new parent, everyone will have lots of different stories and advice for you. It can become confusing knowing what to do for the best, so help is available:
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Midwifery support
You think you might be pregnant, then you take a pregnancy test and then the GP appointment confirms your pregnancy. What's next?
Support and advice is available
What happens and things to think about when you're first pregnant. .
Register my baby
You’re back home with your baby looking forward to settling into a new routine. Before life runs away with you don’t forget – you have 42 days to register the birth:
Register your baby's birth
Offered by appointment only.
Infant feeding
The World Health Organisation recommends breastfeeding for the first six months. But, no matter how you choose to feed your baby, your decision is respected, and support is available for all new parents. Please see a range of support and information guiding you from newborn feeding through to weaning.
Breast feeding peer support
Breast feeding peer supporters are available across Leicestershire and while they aren't professionals, they’ve had significant training and are available as that ‘trusted friend,’ with knowledge, hints and tips.
Find your nearest peer supporters, below:
Breastfeeding support and reassurance in Charnwood.
A members only support group.
A group of breastfeeding mothers who are also trained breastfeeding peer supporters.
Breastfeeding support for the Hinckley and Bosworth area.
Bosom Babies - Support for breastfeeding mums and mums to be.
Mammas and Milk Matters – Members only breastfeeding support group for mums.
How to bottle feed | NHS takes you through advice from buying what you need to buy, to common questions, if you choose to bottle feed.
Other breastfeeding information
Choosing to breastfeed
Returning to work and breastfeeding
Baby's sleep and breastfeeding
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Pain when breastfeeding
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Leicestershire County Council
Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership
Helping to improve services
The Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) is a team of women, families, midwives, doctors and community organisations. Their goal is to assess and help improve local maternity care.
These teams are being formed across the country. Their aim is to support every pregnant person share thoughts and ideas about care they receive. The MNVP listen to your experiences to include you in helping improve maternity care in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
What you can do to support:
- Fill in their surveys
- Join their focus groups and listening sessions where you can share your experience. What was good? What was not good? How can the experience be made it better?
- Share their work – get other mums/parents on board
- Support them at events – speak to parents and families about the MNVP and how they can take part.
- Become a member/ambassador of the MNVP. You would attend 4 to 6 meetings a year where they will talk about their work, including what they have done so far, what they are currently working on, what the survey results are showing and how services can be made better.
If you are interested in finding out more, you can get in touch by email:
You can call on: 07721 327 070 or 07721 379 376
You can also view their social channels by clicking on the links below:
Facebook: @Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland MNVP
Keeping your baby safe and healthy
STORK
The STORK programme provides information and training on aspects relating to reducing risks for infant mortality (baby death) in the region, using mobile apps , computer aids, interactive quiz and a mannequin (baby doll). It includes topics such as basic life support , choking, safe sleeping, coping with a crying baby and much more
Support on how to help you deal with infant crying (ICON)
All babies cry, its their way of communicating with you, but when you are in the early months of sleep deprivation and you have tried everything to settle your baby, sometimes it can feel overwhelming to know what to do next .
I - Infant crying is normal and it will stop
C - Comfort methods can sometimes soothe the baby and the crying will stop
O - It's OK to walk away for a few minutes if you have checked the baby is safe and the crying is getting to you
N - Never ever shake or hurt a baby
Find a health visitor
Support and advice is available
Health Visitors are now called Public Health Nurses. After you’ve had your baby, a Public Health Nurse will get in touch with you.
You’ll receive a letter on how to access digital resources on the Health for Under 5s website and Chat health | NHS – a secure text messaging service.
Find out more about your antenatal contact.
