Postnatal Support
Our aim is to provide support for you and your family’s health and wellbeing needs.
We offer a range of educational and informative tools to guide you through an individually tailored journey.
We are a FREE healthy lifestyles support service. We help new parents, just like you, to take care of your health, so you can give your baby the best start in life.
Becoming a parent is an exciting and daunting time. By using our service, you can rest assured that our friendly coaches are here to help. We understand what you’re going through and will give you the help you need:
- ‘New Baby, New You’ support
- Smoke Free Homes
- Be More Active
- Healthy Eating
- Healthy Weight
- Reduce alcohol
- Parental Wellbeing
Our coaches can help
Our friendly team is on hand to support your family to be well and make healthy choices. Our experienced health coaches will:
- Guide and support you each step of the way
- Work one-to-one with you
- Run regular groups to discuss and support you with the ‘early months’ - little ones’ are welcome!
Baby on the Way!
Being pregnant and becoming a parent is a special time. It can be a time of joy and celebration; it can also be a time of uncertainty, filled with a lot of questions. Our ‘Preparing for Parenthood’ groups are designed to build your knowledge and confidence, helping you feel prepared for the next step.
Led by our qualified postnatal lead; our ‘Preparing for Parenthood’ groups are tailored for those beginning their 3rd trimester (28-32) weeks of pregnancy.
Topics covered:
- Adjusting to becoming a parent, whether it is your first time or third.
- Positive motherhood & (re)gaining health & wellbeing for both your baby and you.
- Getting to know your baby: - feeding, safe sleeping, crying, teething, and soothing.
- Health & Safety
- Family home environment
- Fulfilling adaptation to changed intimate & family relationships.
– helping your child set up for a lifetime of healthier eating
Led by our qualified postnatal lead, our ‘Welcome to Weaning’ groups aim to leave you feeling confident and excited about this next step of parenting. We do not tell you how or when to feed your baby but, instead, we equip you with up-to-date information, and answer your questions, so you feel prepared and ready to start, or continue your weaning journey.
Topics covered:
- Why, when and how to introduce your baby to solids
- What foods to give your baby
- Safety and Hygiene - Choking & gagging
- Baby led weaning vs spoon feeding
- Approaches to avoid a fussy eater
- Meal/snack ideas
- Recognising food allergies
- Nutrition – vitamin advice
To find out more:
Call: 0800 122 3788
Or email glicb.hlsglos@nhs.net subject: postnatal group; telling us your name, telephone number, and the group / location you are interested in.
