Norfolk & Waveney Local Maternity & Neonatal System

Norfolk & Waveney Local Maternity & Neonatal System The Norfolk & Waveney LMNS working as one system to transform maternity and neonatal care.

The Norfolk and Waveney Local Maternity and Neonatal Systems (LMNS) are working with local maternity services to make th...
23/01/2025

The Norfolk and Waveney Local Maternity and Neonatal Systems (LMNS) are working with local maternity services to make the care you get from the NHS during and after pregnancy better. This questionnaire asks you about the experiences that you had and the care that you received with regards to your pelvic health.

What is Pelvic Health?
Pelvic health means taking care of the parts of your body that help you go to the toilet and have babies. This includes your bladder, bowel, and womb and the muscles that support them called the pelvic floor.

Pelvic health problems might include:
Leaking p*e or poo
Prolapse (a bulge or swelling)
Injuries and infections between the va**na and a**s
Pain in the pelvic area or back
Tummy muscle separation

Why We Need Your Help
We want to make sure the care we give is right for you. By sharing your experiences and ideas, you help us understand what we're doing well and what we can improve. Your information will only be seen by the LMNS and trust maternity and Physiotherapy teams, and it won't identify you. You don't have to answer this survey if you don't want to.

If you have any questions about the survey, please email: [email protected]

❄️ WINTER VACCINATIONS ❄️If you’re pregnant, it’s time to   💪Vaccination against common illnesses, like    ,  -19 and   ...
21/01/2025

❄️ WINTER VACCINATIONS ❄️

If you’re pregnant, it’s time to 💪

Vaccination against common illnesses, like , -19 and helps to protect you and your baby. Speak to your midwife or GP practice for more information.

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vaccinations/

📣 Introducing Norfolk and Waveney's NEW digital antenatal education! 📣Available for FREE in 9 different languages, and e...
20/01/2025

📣 Introducing Norfolk and Waveney's NEW digital antenatal education! 📣

Available for FREE in 9 different languages, and easily accessed from your mobile phone, tablet or laptop. Talk to your midwife to find out more!

On Blue Monday, we want to encourage you to practice self care, self kindness and self compassion. If you are having ong...
20/01/2025

On Blue Monday, we want to encourage you to practice self care, self kindness and self compassion. If you are having ongoing feelings of being sad, low, depressed, hopeless, anxious, or are struggling with your mental health in any way, help is available. Self refer to NHS Talking Therapies here:
https://www.wellbeingnands.co.uk/norfolk/get-support/treatment-and-talking-therapies/
or contact your GP, midwife or health visitor for more support and information.

📣 CALLING ALL EXPECTANT DADS 📣FREE from MensCraft:• One-off sessions on a Saturday morning in Norwich or Great Yarmouth📌...
17/01/2025

📣 CALLING ALL EXPECTANT DADS 📣

FREE from MensCraft:

• One-off sessions on a Saturday morning in Norwich or Great Yarmouth
📌25th January in Norwich (The Dojo at MensCraft, NR2 1DR)
📌22nd February in Gt Yarmouth (Magic Acorns, Gt Yarmouth)
📌15th March in Norwich (The Dojo at MensCraft, NR2 1DR)
• In-person, fun and informative groups
• Exploring what men have told us they wished they knew when they were expecting their baby
• Further support via WhatsApp and a check-in call once your baby has been born
• Lead by trained facilitators who are also experienced dads
• Refreshments included

Workshops will cover:

• What’s the best way to support my partner during labour?
• How do I bond with my baby?
• What changes to my life can I expect once the baby’s arrived?
• Do dads get post-natal depression?
• What do I do when my baby cries?

To apply for a place, call us, follow the links below, or email: [email protected]

25th January in Norwich: https://menscraft.org.uk/event/free-saturday-morning-breakfast-meet-up-in-norwich-for-dads-to-be-2/
22nd February in Gt Yarmouth: https://menscraft.org.uk/event/free-saturday-morning-breakfast-meet-up-in-great-yarmouth-for-dads-to-be/
15th March in Norwich: https://menscraft.org.uk/event/free-saturday-morning-breakfast-meet-up-in-norwich-for-dads-to-be/

These pelvic health information sessions are recommended for all to attend during and after pregnancy. The sessions are ...
15/01/2025

These pelvic health information sessions are recommended for all to attend during and after pregnancy. The sessions are led by Norfolk & Waveney NHS Perinatal Pelvic Health Service who aim to support all women and birthing people by increasing awareness of pelvic health topics such as exercise in pregnancy and the birthing year, bladder control, constipation and pelvic floor exercises!

There are two sessions;

Part 1 - to join during pregnancy from 12 weeks + gestation.
Part 2 - to provide recovery after birth advice. You can attend during pregnancy or after birth with baby from 6 weeks postnatal.

To try and suit everyone, the team are offering these sessions either virtually or face to face. Click below for the available dates and times at each location.

The next pregnancy session is Friday in North Walsham family hub, 10.30-12.00. Book via https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/pregnancy-early-days/pelvic-health-advice-sessions/

Want to know more about the signs and symptoms of preterm labour? 👶Follow the link below to read the patient information...
15/01/2025

Want to know more about the signs and symptoms of preterm labour? 👶

Follow the link below to read the patient information leaflet made in collaboration with NNUH, JPUH, QEHKL and your Maternity and Neonatal Voice Partnerships.

https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/media/xwknwsnr/signs-and-symptoms-of-preterm-labour-booklet.pdf

It's normal to feel lots of different emotions when you are pregnant, and it is normal to wonder what is going on in you...
14/01/2025

It's normal to feel lots of different emotions when you are pregnant, and it is normal to wonder what is going on in your body. Your midwife will be happy to answer any questions for you, or you can check out the following links:

For a week-by-week guide, NHS Start for Life is your one-stop pregnancy guide! https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/pregnancy/week-by-week-guide-to-pregnancy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHfnA1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUHINxzeO7evSEDQ0lnVoTyrpwvo0tlxMXvTgK84cPfhU4vZWuw47Qml6Q_aem_Lh6MWt-lgACdSTFGIHxqsg

For a guide to what appointments are available in your pregnancy journey, please click below for the Just One Norfolk pages. https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/pregnancy-early-days/your-pregnancy-journey/pregnancy-journey/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHfnExleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHW9zfUKCH8e1Lto2UN9rsVH6QTTio66ppCNUSdrhB_MWPPsokq-evj2ghA_aem_iUDx24CEbCTkPevdJPt8Aw

Your midwife will give you your Personalised Care and Support Plan (PCSP) early in your pregnancy, at your booking appoi...
13/01/2025

Your midwife will give you your Personalised Care and Support Plan (PCSP) early in your pregnancy, at your booking appointment. After this appointment, take time to read through the booklet at your own pace. You may want to read the whole way through, or take it a stage at a time depending on where you are in your pregnancy.

If you have any questions, note them down in your booklet or on your Badgernotes app.

At your next appointment, your midwife or doctor should ask you if you have any questions or thoughts from your PCSP. You will be able to discuss these alongside any decisions you need to make.

You can find an accessible and translatable version of the PCSP on Just One Norfolk via this link: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/pregnancy-early-days/your-pregnancy-journey/personalised-care-support-plans-pcsp/

There are some maternity benefits out there you may be entitled to. Some of them are:• Sure Start Maternity grant• Unive...
10/01/2025

There are some maternity benefits out there you may be entitled to. Some of them are:
• Sure Start Maternity grant
• Universal Credit
• Child Benefit
• Child Tax Credit
• Working Tax Credit - this can continue for 39 weeks after you go on maternity leave
• Income Support - you may get this while you’re not working
• If you’re not eligible for Statutory Maternity Pay, you could get Maternity Allowance from the government.
• Healthy start food vouchers (www.healthystart.nhs.uk)

For more information and to check out the benefits calculator. Visit: www.gov.uk/maternity-pay-leave/extra-help

You can also check your entitlement for maternity/paternity leave.

If you have any other questions speak to your midwife,
Also visit your local library, they offer support and have free packs to help keep you warm this winter as well as free sanitary products.

Is returning to exercise on your New year resolution list?Guidance is available on helping you progress back to exercise...
09/01/2025

Is returning to exercise on your New year resolution list?

Guidance is available on helping you progress back to exercise post pregnancy, in a sensible and timely way. This can help to avoid burn out, injury or pelvic floor problems, whilst gaining the various benefits of exercise such as positive mood, improved sleep and of course better health, strength and tone.

For further guidance from the Perinatal pelvic health Physio team book onto a pelvic health after pregnancy information session: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/pelvic-health-advice-sessions

For advice you can also visit:
https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/pregnancy-early-days/new-baby/pelvic-health-after-pregnancy/

Trying for a baby? Did you know alcohol reduces your chance of becoming pregnant, and can increase your risk of complica...
08/01/2025

Trying for a baby? Did you know alcohol reduces your chance of becoming pregnant, and can increase your risk of complications when you are pregnant? Since you will not know immediately when you become pregnant, it is best to cut it out.

Why not start with a month off alcohol this January to boost your health and help your baby and your pregnancy be as healthy as possible.

Find tips and advice to cut out alcohol visit Alcohol Change UK: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/dry-january

For more information about trying for a baby, visit: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/pregnancy-early-days/having-a-baby/trying-for-a-baby/

You can buy folic acid from most supermarkets and pharmacies.You'll usually take 400 micrograms of folic acid a day. Som...
07/01/2025

You can buy folic acid from most supermarkets and pharmacies.

You'll usually take 400 micrograms of folic acid a day. Some people may require a higher dose (usually 5 mg). If you are unsure of what dose to take, or have any questions, please speak to your midwife or doctor.

It's OK to take folic acid while you're breastfeeding.

There's no evidence that folic acid reduces fertility in either men or women.

You can find out more about taking folic acid here: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/folic-acid/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-folic-acid/

Thinking about New Year's Resolutions? Stopping smoking in pregnancy is one of the best things you can do to help your b...
06/01/2025

Thinking about New Year's Resolutions?

Stopping smoking in pregnancy is one of the best things you can do to help your baby-and yourself-be as healthy as possible. The SmartStart Smoke Free maternity support service is available across Norfolk and Waveney, with experienced Senior Maternity To***co Dependency Advisors who will help you stop smoking with flexible plans and non-judgemental support. Talk to your community midwife for more information.

Is 2025 the year you want to lose weight? While losing weight is great for our overall health, in pregnancy it is not re...
03/01/2025

Is 2025 the year you want to lose weight? While losing weight is great for our overall health, in pregnancy it is not recommended to try to lose weight. You can find out more about how to eat healthily in pregnancy here: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/healthy-lifestyles/eat-better/eating-well-in-pregnancy/

If you are planning to try for a baby in 2025 and are overweight or obese, losing weight before pregnancy can mean you are more likely to become pregnant, and your pregnancy is more likely to be healthier. You can find out more here: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/pregnancy-early-days/having-a-baby/trying-for-a-baby/

If you have had a baby and would like to lose weight, it is important to remember that if you are breastfeeding then you will need 340-400 calories more than you did before you were pregnant. You can find out more about how to lose weight safely here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/support-and-services/keeping-fit-and-healthy-with-a-baby/

📣 Calling all staff working in Norfolk and Waveney 📣Introducing our first Local Learning Event for 2025! Join us to hear...
02/01/2025

📣 Calling all staff working in Norfolk and Waveney 📣

Introducing our first Local Learning Event for 2025! Join us to hear all about our SmartStart smoke free maternity service from the service lead and senior maternity to***co advisors, including the treatments offered, case studies and service user voice!

⏰Thursday 30th January 1pm-3pm
💻 Free, online via MS Teams

For more information and to book on click the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/norfolk-waveney-lmns-local-learning-event-smartstart-tickets-1084055030779?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawHjSyxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTIoCeAHtiTk_ek-fWVF0BPJw8P07PfWc5QNGcmanf0dyjnvNURATs5g1w_aem_XU-JEd3P1CdalXkhWLiPKg

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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