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Oxleas Parent Online – New Baby Click on the links and images for recommended websites and leaflets

*remember if you have more questions or need help you can call and email the health visitor service 020 8836 8621 and oxl-tr.cat@nhs.net including for breast/mixed/formula feeding help *

Please also check the Coronavirus Parent resource as usual services may not all apply

Support and information in Greenwich Department of Health; Getting to know your health visiting and school nursing service.

Information about how to contact your Health Visitor and details of Health visitor,

Nursery Nurse and Breastfeeding drop-ins and Oxleas Parent Online resources

Health Visiting service in Greenwich

Breastfeeding Groups in Greenwich Greenwich Breastfeeding Groups have been suspended until further notice. If you would like to speak to a Breastfeeding Advocate or Infant Feeding Advisor please contact the Greenwich Health Visiting Service on 020 8836 8621. Information on where to get help in Greenwich, national telephone helplines and breastfeeding help websites is on Oxleas Parent Online Breastfeeding

Local Authority services Greenwich Families Information Service Children centres local support and information for expectant and new families

For East Childrens Centres Tel; 020 8311 5491 ext 1 or 2, currently Mon – Fri 9-3pm Join us on Facebook Abbey Wood Thamesmead Childrens Centres https://www.facebook.com/abbeywoodandthamesmeadchildrenscentres Parents / professionals can also email waterways@gll.org For South Greenwich Children’s Centres Tel; 020 8859 1110 Vista Field Children’s Centre, www.better.org.uk Join us on Facebook Better Children’s Centres South Greenwich @southgreenwichchildrenscentres Parents / professionals can also email vistafield@gll.org

For West Greenwich Children’s Centres Tel: 020 8465 9785 Quaggy Development Trust https://www.quaggydevelopmenttrust.org Twitter - @Quaggycc Facebook - @quaggycc Instagram - quaggycc1

For Central Children’s Centre’s Tel; 020 8319 5320 Brookhill CC Tel; 0208 836 9252 Plumstead CC are open 9.30am-3pm Facebook - homestartgreenwich Instagram – homestart_greenwich Twitter - hsgreenwich Parents / professionals can also email www.homestartgreenwich.org.uk

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Parenting information and help

Coronavirus: Parent information for newborn babies A SPECIAL COVID-19 MESSAGE When your child is ill or injured it is very difficult to decide if/when to call your child’s GP, NHS 111, or go the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E). While the government is asking everyone to stay at home, it can be confusing to know what to do. Read the NHS advice around what to do if your child shows any signs or symptoms of illness or injury NHS CHOICES Is your baby or toddler seriously ill?

Your pregnancy, baby, children and general NHS health guide Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here. You'll find detailed week-by-week guides and lots of expert videos, parents' tips and interactive tools to explore.

NHS Screening tests for you and your baby (English) NHS Screening tests for you and your baby (other languages) Important information about the screening choices you will have during and after your pregnancy

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy and newborn babies

iHV Baby watching Getting to know your baby The Association for Infant Mental Health website uses short video clips to help you understand and respond to your own baby’s individual patterns and to support you to bond with your baby – before and after birth. Seen the baby states clips to help you settle your baby for sleep. download the iHV leaflet BABY WATCHING: Making sense of your baby

Start4Life - Babies Start4Life - Breastfeeding Start4Life - Mums Start4Life - First foods Start4Life - Partners Give your baby a better start with Start4Life Getting your baby into healthy habits early on gives them the best start in life and reduces their risk of poor health later on. Sign up for NHS Start4Life emails here

building blocks for a better start in life This leaflet provides information about mum's milk, introducing solid foods, your baby's appetite, encouraging your baby to be active and healthy and finally, avoiding the sweet tooth!

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NHS Start4Life parents leaflet Breastfeeding; Off to the best start Important information about feeding your baby First Steps Nutrition Trust Eating well for new mums and babies First Steps Nutrition Trust is a public health nutrition charity that provides information and resources to support eating well from pre-conception to five years.

The Baby Friendly Initiative Support for parents See useful videos and leaflets about feeding and caring for your baby The Baby Friendly Initiative parents leaflets Building a happy baby We now know that building a loving relationship with your new baby will give her the best possible start in life, and will help her grow up happy and confident. This leaflet offers advice and information on getting to know your baby and setting up the foundations for that strong relationship Caring for your baby at night This leaflet is designed to offer helpful, practical advice on coping at night. It covers getting some rest, night feeding, safe sleeping environments and helping baby to settle.

Baby Sleep Information Source This website presents research evidence about biologically normal sleep for human babies. Get the app Basis Sleep Information sheets includes normal infant sleep, where babies sleep, bed sharing, dummies swaddling and sleep bags, daytime sleep, sleep training

Website includes information on how to choose baby sleeping products, co-sleeping, using car seats, swaddling and slings, smoking and e-cigarettes and a Baby check app Lullaby Trust - safer sleep Parents leaflet Safer sleep for babies –a guide for parents Best Beginnings | Information for parents Website and apps for parents-to-be and new parents to support you through pregnancy and the first stages of your baby's life. Best Beginnings | Watch From Bump to Breastfeeding Breastfeeding in public Expressing and return to work

Home - The Breastfeeding Network

Click here to find out about Expressing and storing breast milk

Drugs factsheets Returning to work Mastitis

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What dads should know about breastfeeding leaflet from HSC Public Health

NHS Healthy Start NHS Healthy Start Application form. Free milk, fresh fruit, veg & vitamins for you and your family. If you are pregnant or have a child under four years old you could get Healthy Start vouchers to help buy some basic foods and get free vitamins for your child NHS CHOICES information vitamins for children

NHS Start4Life Guide to bottle feeding Bottle feeding advice - Pregnancy and baby guide - NHS Choices The Baby Friendly Initiative and First Steps Nutrition Trust parents leaflet What infant formula to choose & how to bottle feed – responsive bottle feeding

First Steps Nutrition Trust Infant milks a simple guide

Mixed feeding; breast and bottle NCT.org

Bliss for babies born premature or sick Bliss; A guide to expressing breastmilk for your premature baby

Twins Trust Support during COVID-19

Yellow Alert Leaflet – Jaundice in the newborn baby

NHS CHOICES Choosing a baby car seat NHS CHOICES Baby and toddler safety Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents; keeping kids safe

NHS Guide to immunisations up to one year NHS CHOICES information about Childhood vaccines

NHS VIDEOS | Spotting sepsis in under 5s - NHS Choices

•NHS dental treatment is free in pregnancy and for first year after birth NHS CHOICES

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•Register your baby with a dentist at around 6 months

NHS CHOICES Children’s teeth Public Health England Fact sheet; A quick guide to a healthy mouth in children

Information on caring for your child’s teeth from NHS Scotland Childsmile

What to expect, when? Leaflet about your child’s learning and development

NHS Born to move app

HM Government website Simple, fun activities for kids, from newborn to five

e-redbook Create your own baby digital health record

Bookstart Trust BookTrust transforms lives by getting children and families reading

When you need more help or information….

iHV Top Tips for parents –factsheets with expert advice to help look after your new baby from when they are new born until they go to school. British Red Cross Baby and Child First Aid app

Cry-Sis - Support for crying baby, screaming, sleepless and demanding babies

Babies cry: you can cope information for parents and professionals During this challenging time stress levels at home may be increased. Please follow the ICON guidance for coping with crying. ICON leaflet for parents Example from ICON website – watch parents advice film

NHS CHOICES Rashes in babies and children

Sex and contraception after birth - Pregnancy and baby guide - NHS Choices Greenwich Contraception and Sexual Health Services (formerly CASH)

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If you think you may be suffering from mental health needs, it is important that you speak to your health visitor or GP. These organisations may also be able to offer advice and support; Mumsaid Greenwich Greenwich Time to Talk - Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Find your local help and emotional support service

These websites offer more information about coping with mental health needs; Feeling depressed after birth - NHS Choices Postnatal Depression Postnatal Anxiety - Anxiety UK Postnatal depression in fathers | NCT

The Wellbeing Plan is a two-page plan that can help you think about how you feel and what support you might need in your pregnancy and after the birth My pregnancy & post-birth wellbeing plan

Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do for your baby Greenwich Stop Smoking Service | Stop Smoking now - make this time the last time

Change Grow Live - information and help with managing drug or alcohol use Aspire - Greenwich

If you are in a relationship with someone who hurts you sexually, emotionally or physically or threatens and controls you, you can talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP. You can also find help and information here; Getting help for domestic violence Domestic violence - Greenwich

Oxleas NHS Trust Your healthcare records What information we store about you and how you can apply to see it

Oxleas Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) We are committed to providing the highest standards of care with courtesy and respect at all times. However, from time to time service users or carers may have concerns about their care and treatment. PALS can provide help, advice and support