Becoming a parent

Becoming a parent can be an exciting, yet daunting time. There are lots of things you can do to prepare:

• Pregnancy. (NHS)
• Your pregnancy journey https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/pregnancy/week-by-week-guide-to-pregnancy/
• Parents’ emotional health and physical wellbeing (this site)
• Advice for partners during pregnancy (POGP)
• Fitness in pregnancy (POGP)
• Pelvic health and wellbeing (POGP)

Vaccines

New vaccine available to protect your baby from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV):

• How to protect your baby from RSV (Gov.uk)

Professional support during pregnancy

Antenatal or whilst you are pregnant is a time to prepare and make plans/decisions around what is best for you and your new or growing family.

Your midwifery team will support you during your pregnancy and may ask a Health Visitor to meet you.

A Health visitor is a nurse or midwife who has gone on to develop their skills and knowledge in public health and working with children and families.

What to expect from our service

Parenting Courses/Preparation for Parenthood

Please contact your midwife for information on courses they provide locally.

Maternity Services Oxford University Hospitals: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/maternity/antenatal/

Parent education workshops – Maternity – Oxford University Hospitals

Solihull Approach Parenting Support:  https://togetherness.co.uk/

NCT Antenatal Courses: http://NCT.org.uk