Family Health and Wellbeing Service
Our Midwife and 3 Public Health Nurses provide a home visiting and a centre based service offering:
- Accident Prevention
- Ante Natal Yoga
- Aqua Natal Yoga
- Baby Massage
- Behaviour Management
- Breastfeeding Support
- Family Healthy Eating Advice
- Hypnobirthing
- Pre School Nutrition courses
- Pregnancy Support
- Parenting Programmes
- Smoking Cessation Services
- Young Parents Support
We also help and support families who are expecting difficulties in coping with stress and the challenges of parenting.
The Surestart Midwife can give you advice and information on:
- Pre Conceptual Advice
- Advice during pregnancy to meet individual needs e.g. diet, exercise, smoking cessation etc.
- Advice on mental health issues/ social need and support available
- Preparation for labour and birth sessions
- Discussion of birth plans and previous birthing experiences
- Preparation for parenthood, getting to know your baby, changes in roles and relationships
- Teenage Parenting Programme
- Post Natal Reunion
- Infant Feeding
We provide the above services through home visiting, one to one discussions, group sessions and a texting service.