There is a range of local support out there for you, whether that is family hubs, breastfeeding support or mental health support. You can find a compilation of resources available across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre here: Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Parenting Information - Healthwatch Lancashire.
We have compiled information and resources about staying healthy during pregnancy here: Health in pregnancy :: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
Support with infant feeding is offered to all new families as part of the universal services provided by your midwives and health visitors.
For all parents with any concerns about breastfeeding, either during your pregnancy or once your baby is born, you can contact your health care provider for a referral to the Infant Feeding Specialist Team, where you can receive specialist support from one of the 4 fully trained Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) who work across maternity, neonatal and health visiting services.
Find out more: Infant Feeding :: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whether you're a first-time-dad or have more than one child, we understand the importance of offering support to dads as well as mums. On this page, you'll find information from Blackpool Better Start on events, clinics and where to get additional support - all for dads! Read more here: Information for Dads :: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
A Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) is an independently-led NHS working group for mothers, birthing people and families to share their maternity experiences in Lancashire and South Cumbria with commissioners and providers. By sharing their experiences, they are involved in the design, improvement and implementation of maternity services. This ensures that services are designed to meet the needs of local women, parents and families.
Find out more: Maternity and Neonatal Voices :: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
The Maternity Triage is an assessment area which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week from 16 weeks of your pregnancy, up until six weeks following the birth of your baby. Please call the unit to discuss any concerns and we will advise you if you need to attend the Unit. Please have your Badgernotes available, if possible, when you call. If you are less than 16 weeks pregnant and have a concern regarding your pregnancy, then please contact the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit.
Contact Maternity Triage: 01253 956820 (select option 2).
Find out more: Maternity Triage :: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
The Non-English Speaking Team (NEST) offers community midwifery care. We support women and families booked at Blackpool Victoria Teaching Hospital. We assist those who do not speak English. We provide translation services for you.
Find out more: Non-English Speaking team :: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
Pregnancy and the period after (often called the perinatal period) are often described as the happiest time in a person’s life. However, almost everybody experiences some stress, worry, anxiety or low mood symptoms, just like in everyday life. For many, these short-lasting mood symptoms are both normal and common and do not hurt your developing baby. However, for around 1 in 4-5 mums and 1 in 10 dads, they become more difficult to cope with and can develop into a mental health problem such as anxiety or depression.
Learn about support available here: Perinatal Mental Health :: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
Stopping smoking and remaining smoke free is one of the best things you can do foe your baby. Quitting is most successful when you have the right advice and support. We know that smoking is harmful to babies and treatment for tobacco dependency is now a standard part of your maternity care. Quitting at any time in pregnancy or the postnatal period is a benefit to both you and your little one however the sooner you quit, the greater the benefits.
Find out more: Smoking and pregnancy :: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
Our Health Visitor team have compiled a number of resources to help with babies and children.
Find out more here.
