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: PregnancyYour pregnancy and baby guide
Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby.
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www.nhs.uk.Miscarriage (Bereavement Services)
The death of a baby is devastating to parents and their families.
At the Women’s Centre at Gloucester Royal Hospital they have two special suites in which you and your family can spend time with your baby and prepare for your return home.
You will be put in touch with one of the specialist bereavement midwives who will help you to find the best way for you and your partner to cope with your loss.
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Sands- Supporting bereaved families.Health Visitor
Your Health Visitor will usually contact to meet with you around two weeks after baby has been born and you have been discharged by the Midwifery Team.
They are able to support you with many issues until your baby starts school or turns five.
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CAMHS Parent Support Team
Glosfamilies Directory | NHS Health VisitorsStruggling with your Mental Health?
Pregnancy can be very stressful and some women struggle with feelings of anxiety and or depression. If you are feeling this way please let your midwife know.
Let’s Talk offers a priority service to pregnant patients they provide free, confidential support and advice.
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0800 073 2200
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www.talk2gether.nhs.uk
The Association for Post Natal Illness runs a helpline, which provides information and has a network of volunteers.
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0207 386 0868
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www.apni.orgMaternity services at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Maternity Advice Line/Triage
0300 422 5541
Delivery Suite
0300 422 5542
The Birth Unit
0300 422 5523
Maternity Ward
0300 422 5520
Maternity Outpatients
0300 422 6103
Neo-natal Unit
0300 422 5529
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www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/maternityDiabetic and thinking of becoming pregnant?
If you have type 1 or type 2 Diabetes and are considering pregnancy it is better to have pre-pregnancy counselling to discuss your options.
The Diabetes Consultants are very clear that they prefer to meet with patients before they become pregnant to look at medication and plan for future pregnancies. This helps to reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy leading to better outcomes for mothers and babies.
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www.diabetes.co.uk/pregnancyGloucestershire Maternity Voices
Gloucestershire Maternity Voices Partnership (GMVP) is a group of parent representatives and professionals who are helping shape and develop maternity services in Gloucestershire.
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www.glosmaternityvoices.nhs.uk
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glccg.glosmvp@nhs.netGestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes is the development of raised blood sugar readings during pregnancy. If you develop gestational diabetes it can lead to complications during your pregnancy for you and your baby.
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www.diabetes.co.uk/gestational-diabetesKeeping well in pregnancy
Everything you need to know about maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle through your pregnancy.
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Have a healthy diet in pregnancy – NHSGloucestershire Hospitals Maternity services
Our maternity service provides care for more than 6,000 families in Gloucestershire every year. Find out about our services and what to expect during your pregnancy, labour and birth.
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Maternity (gloshospitals.nhs.uk)