Tommy’s
Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.
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Tommy’sStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for lifeBaby Buddy: Pregnancy & Parent
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Google Play Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Apple App StoreMAMA Academy
MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.
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07427 851670
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MAMA Academy
Email
contact@mamaacademy.org.ukNHS Pregnancy
This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
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NHS: PregnancyPregnancy testing
Pregnancy testing kits can be bought at pharmacies and supermarkets or can be done for free at a Sexual Health Clinic. GP surgeries do not offer a pregnancy testing service.
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www.fresh4manchester.nhs.uk/pregnancy-testingManchester University Antenatal Care
If you have had a positive pregnancy test, it is recommended that you access maternity care as soon as possible via your GP or Community Midwife, who will complete the necessary referral into maternity services.
Website: www.mft.nhs.uk/antenatal-carePostnatal care
You should have your postnatal check 6 to 8 weeks after your baby’s birth to make sure you feel well and are recovering properly.
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Your six week post natal checkHealth visitors
Manchester Health Visiting Service offers comprehensive advice and support to parents and carers of children from pre-birth to four and a half years. A health visitor is a registered nurse or midwife with specialist additional qualifications in child, family and public health who offers a range of advice and information on feeding, parenting skills, sleeping and healthy eating and a whole lot more.
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www.mft.nhs.ukChildren’s centres
There are a number of children’s centres across Manchester that offer a variety of friendly activities, events, help and support to families of children aged 0 to 5 years with advice on parenting, local childcare options and access to specialist services for families, baby massage sessions, breastfeeding support, stay and play opportunities.
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Find your nearest children’s centrePlanning your pregnancy
If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy.
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NHS: Planning your pregnancyICON – infant crying and how to cope
The Manchester ICON webpage has information on infant crying, safe sleeping, the Health Visiting service and Infant feeding team.
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www.manchesterlco.org
www.mft.nhs.ukActive Mums
You might be anxious that having a baby means you have to forgo your usual workout routine but luckily you can still get your exercise on with one of the great mums and babies exercise classes.
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0800 032 1806Aqua Natal at Moss Side Leisure Centre
Aqua Natal classes consist of gentle exercise in the water for expectant mums.
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0161 226 5015
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Aqua Natal at Moss Side Leisure CentreUnplanned pregnancy options
Find out where you can go for help and advice if you’re pregnant and not sure you want to continue with the pregnancy. This includes information about getting an abortion (also known as a termination of pregnancy).
Sexwise (National)
www.sexwise.fpa.org.uk/unplanned-pregnancy
FRESH (Manchester)
www.fresh4manchester.nhs.uk/pregnancy-optionsSt Mary’s Maternity services self-referral
Just found out you are pregnant and want to deliver your baby at Saint Mary’s Hospital? (Oxford Road Campus Wythenshawe or North Manchester)
Please visit our website or use the QR code on the attached leaflet to complete the self referral form.
If you have any concerns or issues please contact the appropriate unit on the contact details below:
Saint Mary’s Hospital Oxford Road 0161 276 6246
Saint Mary’s Hospital Wythenshawe
0161 291 2942
Saint Mary’s North Manchester
0161 720 2133
Pregnancy self referral leaflet (PDF)HRT and alternatives
Information for women, their partners and families about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the alternatives for treatment of menopausal symptoms.
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www.rcog.org.ukPrimary Care Women’s Health forum
Here you can find the latest guidelines, patient materials and articles from a board of healthcare professionals and recommended external sources. Available free of charge to all.
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www.pcwhf.co.ukMenopause Matters
An independent website providing up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options. Here you will find information on what happens leading up to, during and after the menopause, what the consequences can be, what you can do to help and what treatments are available.
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www.menopausematters.co.ukFurther information
Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby.
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NHS – Your Pregnancy & Baby Guide