Expectant Mums Programme

Also available with Independent Outreach Work.

•  Register with a GP and / or have an appointment with GP to confirm pregnancy and be referred to the hospital.

•  Discussion with GP regarding support groups and clinics which are held at surgery.

•  Locate nearest Anti-Natal classes and encourage young person to attend.

•  Knowledge of other resources for young mums to be / young mums in local area.

•  Knowledge of healthy eating and possible health risks e.g. diabetes, low iron…etc.

•  Information on counseling services…i.e., drugs and alcohol.

•  Advice on exercise…e.g., swimming as an activity.

•  Information and advice on finances – Grants, Milk tokens, bounty packs, maternity clothes, charities, magazine subscriptions…etc.

•  Preparing for the birth – What to take to the hospital, transport to hospital, what happens when you arrive at the hospital, support in the delivery room…etc.

•  When the baby arrives – records are made and kept with sex, weight, blood group and name.

•  Registering the birth of the baby.

•  Mother and baby's health after the birth.

•  Role of the midwife.

•  Role of the health Visitor.

•  Post-Natal depression.