Breastfeeding

 

• NHS: www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding/help-and-support/

• The Breastfeeding Network: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-support/

• La Leche League: www.laleche.org.uk

• Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: abm.me.uk

 

Dads and Partners

 

• The DadPad: www.thedadpad.co.uk

• Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/becoming-dad

 

Physical Health

 

• Get in touch with your local Women’s Health Physiotherapist who can carry out a Mummy M.O.T©

• Consider speaking with a registered dietitian about the best nutrition to avoid feeling depleted postnatally

 

Mental Health

• Tommy’s: www.tommys.org

• Pandas: www.pandasfoundation.org.uk

• Mind: www.mind.org.uk

• Maternal Mental Health Alliance: https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org

• Mums Aid: www.mums-aid.org

• Birth reflections service: Ask your local hospital / birth centre how to book an appointment if you have questions about your birth

 

Maternity Rights

• Maternity Action: www.maternityaction.org.uk

• gov.uk: https://www.gov.uk/employee-rights-when-on-leave#:~:text=Normally%2C%20the%20employment%20terms%20and,unless%20your%20contract%20says%20otherwise.

• NHS: www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/finding-out/maternity-and-paternity-benefits-and-leave/

 

Childcare

• gov.uk: www.gov.uk/get-tax-free-childcare

• Childcare Choices: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

• Working families: www.workingfamilies.org.uk

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Maternity Services

• Southampton and surrounding areas: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/departments/maternity-services

• Winchester and surrounding areas: https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/