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
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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: PregnancySaint Mary’s Maternity Services
The Saint Mary’s Hospital team provides full maternity care for women including pre-conception counselling, antenatal care, delivery and postnatal care. This care is provided across three locations by obstetricians and midwives with areas of expertise in a particular field.
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www.mft.nhs.uk/maternity-services-obstetricsUniversity Hospital of South Manchester Maternity Ward
If you choose to give birth at UHSM its highly skilled, caring team will support you to have the most healthy, smooth pregnancy and birth possible. On offer are both a midwife-led birthing centre and a consultant-led delivery suite. Facilities include the largest number of birthing pools in the country, making the unit a popular choice for women wanting to find out more about having a water birth.
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0161 291 2942
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www.uhsm.nhs.uk
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community.clerks@uhsm.nhs.ukFeeling depressed after childbirth – Baby Blues
During the first week after childbirth, many women get what’s often called the “baby blues”. Women can experience a low mood and feel mildly depressed at a time when they expect they should feel happy after having a baby. “Baby blues” are probably due to the sudden hormonal and chemical changes that take place in your body after childbirth.
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www.nhs.uk/feeling-depressed-after-birth/Unplanned 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-optionsPrimary 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.ukPregnancy 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.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.ukManchester 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.
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www.mft.nhs.uk/antenatal-careICON – 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.orgAqua 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 5015Active 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 1806