Becoming a parent

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

• Pregnancy
• Advice for partners during pregnancy
• Parents’ emotional health and physical wellbeing

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

How to protect your baby from RSV

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 the health visiting service