Nurturing Mama & Bump

20/12/2021

Christmas Holiday – breastfeeding support - PLEASE SHARE
We have appointments on Zoom available this week (20-23rd December) so please book as soon as you can by messaging this page. From Christmas Eve (Friday 24th Dec) until 4th Jan, please use the NCT national feeding line which is open every day of the year including all the Christmas and new year bank holidays, between 8am and midnight on 0300 330 0700. A breastfeeding counsellor is being paid to take your call between these times so please do call to get support.

In addition - Monday 27th December and Monday 3rd January, 10-12 breastfeeding counsellor Vicky will be available for 121 video appointments for women in Hampshire, booked via texting her on 07711181608.

Baby Cafe Southampton - Please book via the Baby Cafe Southampton Facebook
Cutbush - Monday 20th December 2021 closed. Reopen on Monday 10th Jan 2022
Ashby - Open as normal

Wi******er NCT BABIES breastfeeding drop-in, open this week (Wed 22nd, bookable appts) – closed Wednesday 29th. Message NCT Wi******er Facebook for details or book here: https://nct.intrabiz.co.uk/cgi-bin/sys.cgi?action=NCT-product-client_view&id=44753605

22/11/2021

WATERBIRTH! - How was your experience of using or planning to use a birthing pool at Basingstoke, Wi******er or Andover?

Please add your comments directly within the MVP's post. x

Largest Ever Waterbirth Study Examining 17,500+ waterbirths Matched control of 17,500+ land births Key findings: Waterbirth finds it is neither as harmful as some current guidelines suggest, nor as benign as some proponents claim. Outcomes per 5000 women and birthing people who birth in water: 3 wil...

19/10/2021

What areas would you like to see improved within our local maternity services? If you can't make the meeting this Thursday, let me know what it is you'd like to see focused on (comment below) and I'll take your comments to the meeting for you. X

Thank you everyone, we are now FULL! Want to get more involved? Send me your email address to northhantsmslc@live.co.uk and tell me where and when your baby was born and I will add you to our Hampshire MVP mailing list so you hear about these sort of events first!! Mindy x
Have you had your baby in Hampshire in the last 2 years? Would you like to help shape the future maternity service? We are meeting with service users (babies welcome) and some of the midwives, in Chineham, Basingstoke on Thursday this week (21st) from 10-12. Our focus will be to come up with ideas of areas that need improving, looking at pregnancy, labour and birth and the postnatal period. It will be very informal (and a bit chaotic with babies and toddlers :) and welcoming - to secure your place please direct message me (Mindy) on this page or email me on northhantsmslc@live.co.uk
Mindy

22/09/2021

Can you help our local Maternity Voices Partnership with feedback on the Badgernets system? x

THANK YOU - COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED If you would like to be on my mailing list for Hampshire parents, please send a direct message to me. Thanks again. Mindy x
Are you pregnant now in Hampshire? Or have you just had your baby? The new digital notes called "Badgernet" are now being used - do you have any feedback? How have you found them? Any issues at all or feedback that could be used to improve them? You can either post direct to this post (on the original post if this has been shared), DM me on this page or email northhantsmslc@live.co.uk with your comments and suggestions. Thank you and please share to other new parents or parents to be. Mindy x (service user rep).

20/09/2021

Can you spare a few moments to sign the petition?:

Maternity services are currently in crisis. With an estimated shortage of 3,500 full time midwives by the Royal College of Midwives, maternity services are suffering chronic staff shortages and unprecedented pressure caused by an increased workload.

These are not new findings, with The U.K. Whelm Study in 2018 exposing the high levels of burnout and mental health illnesses suffered by midwives in the U.K. and with not enough investment or support from the government the global pandemic has rapidly exacerbated these issues.

A recent government report in July by MPs called for urgent action to address staffing shortfalls in maternity services, along with an increase in budget for maternity services by a minimum of £200 - £350 million per year. https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5802/cmselect/cmhealth/19/1902.htm

To ensure the safety of women, birthing people, our babies and all maternity staff we need urgent public support to increase pressure on the government to end this crisis with quick action and investment before the damage is irreversible. Please show your support by signing and sharing this petition and together we can provide better maternity services for everyone.

4,042 signatures are still needed! Support urgent government investment into maternity services to solve the staffing crisis

14/09/2021

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Pressure sores also known as bed sores (on your bottom)- have you had one in the days after the birth of your baby?
I have been at the regular safety meeting today with the maternity team at Hampshire Hospitals - one topic was pressure sores and an increase in these happening in local women. They seem to be more prevalent in recent months - but are they? Have they always been around? Have you had one that you have dealt with at home in recent months or in the last couple of years? If you have had one would you tell us more here or email me (Mindy, chair of the maternity voices partnership) direct on northhantsmslc@live.co.uk We are just trying to gather a bit of information so we can see what we might do to improve things.
Mindy

27/08/2021

Are you pregnant and in need of a little 'me time'?

Each Nurturing Mama & Bump Class ends with a Hypnobirthing Guided Meditation, allowing you to drift away, connect with your baby and build confidence as you approach your birth.

Our next course starts on Monday 6th September at 8pm, held at Chawton Village Hall.

To book your place or find out more visit:
hampshirebirthing.com/pregnancy-relaxation

We're looking forward to meeting you!

Sara & Susanna x

20/08/2021

🤰 Are you pregnant and in need of a little 'You Time'?

🤰 There's still time to sign up for September's Pregnancy Self Care & Relaxation Course, starting on Monday 6th September, 8pm at Chawton Village Hall.

🤰 To find out more or book your space see: hampshirebirthing.com/pregnancy-relaxation

🤰 We can't wait to meet you,

🤰 Susanna & Sara
(The Hampshire Birthing Company & Sara Wood - Reflexologist, Natural Health & Gentle Birth Practitioner)
xx

13/08/2021

Did you know the position of your baby prior to birth can have a profound effect on the comfort and speed of your labour? Encouraging your baby into the optimal position for birth can reduce the likelihood of complications or the need for interventions.

This is just one of the subjects we cover on the Nurturing Mama & Bump Course, alongside plenty of further self-care tips & relaxation.

Our next course runs on every Monday evening in September. To reserve your spot or find out more, please see: hampshirebirthing.com/pregnancy-relaxation

04/08/2021

Hello. Have you given birth in Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight or Portsmouth in the last 2 years? Then we would love to ask you about hear about your experiences after your baby was born. We call the care you would have received 'postnatal care'. In our evaluation, we are trying to find out wh...

24/06/2021

When you join our Pregnancy Self Care & Relaxation course you'll be added to an exclusive Facebook group, stuffed full of materials and links to support topics covered in the course, with the opportunity to converse and share birth stories with your fellow group members and ask further advice from your expert course hosts, throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

Our next four week course starts on Monday 5th July at 8pm at Chawton Village Hall.

For more information or to book your place see hampshirebirthing.com/pregnancy-relaxation

We can't wait to meet you!

Susanna & Sara x

18/06/2021

We love seeing the mums who attend our course, swapping numbers and staying in touch. You simply can't underestimate the value of that WhatsApp group during a session of cluster feeding when the rest of the world is asleep, of the coffee and cake filled mornings with others who haven't had a chance to brush their hair.... 🥰

Our next courses run every Monday evening in July and September, at 8pm in Chawton Village Hall.

To find out more or sign up see:

https://www.hampshirebirthing.com/pregnancy-relaxation

We can't wait to meet you,

Sara & Susanna x

16/06/2021

Were you induced?

I cannot emphasise HOW important it is that they receive as much feedback as possible on this. If you experienced (or were offered) an induction, any thoughts or feelings not only about the process but the information you were given in terms of your options and how induction works will be SO valuable and could really help improve our maternity services on this MASSIVE subject. xx

Thank you, this thread is now closing to brand new comments but if you made a comment yesterday (Wednesday) or this morning (Thurs) please check and see my reply as I have asked some people to clarify their hospital where it isn't in the original post - or asked you further questions in some instances, Facebook tagging doesn't always work. Thank you everyone for commenting, reading, sharing. Mindy x (chairperson, MVP)
Induction - Are you a Hampshire mum? Have you been induced in a pregnancy in the last two years and given birth at either Basingstoke or Wi******er hospital? We are interested in finding out what you were told about your induction, what you would have liked to have known, any thoughts on how it went compared to your expectation? Did you know you were able to decline? Other thoughts - were you able to keep mobile, use the water / telemetry during the process?
If you would like to comment, but not on Facebook, please email me on northhantsmslc@live.co.uk Thank you so much. Mindy

11/06/2021

This update contains the latest information about maternity care at Hampshire Hospitals.

* You can now self refer for care in pregnancy and download our new electronic antenatal notes at: https://www.badgernotes.net/SelfReferral/CareLocation/SHIP

* You can order lateral flow tests if you don't have them from other sources at: https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests

11/06/2021

What makes our Nurturing Mama & Bump Course different?

Following your guided meditation at the end of each class, we all enjoy a cuppa, slice of cake and a good chat. A great opportunity to find out more about your fellow expectant mums, ask the experts any additional questions following the session or share any aspect of your pregnancy journey with others who 'get it'.

To find out more or sign up for July or September's course see: hampshirebirthing.com/pregnancy-relaxation

We can't wait to meet you,

Sara & Susanna xx

04/06/2021

What makes our Nurturing Mama & Bump Course different?

Not one but TWO course leaders - Sara Wood - Reflexologist, Natural Health & Gentle Birth Practitioner & The Hampshire Birthing Company, here to support you with anything from pregnancy reflexology & the safe use of aromatherapy in pregnancy & birth to Hypnobirthing techniques and tips on how to access personalised maternity care.

To find out more or sign up for July or September's course see: hampshirebirthing.com/pregnancy-relaxation

We can't wait to meet you,

Sara & Susanna xx

14/05/2021

Mums need Mums!

Such a sweet note from one of our lovely Sep/Oct Mums.

The importance of those friends who are at the end of WhatsApp at 3am, can share, empathise, laugh and cry about the changes and challenges a new baby can bring, cannot be understimated. Meeting other mums to be is a huge part of our courses. All this coupled with practical self-care tips for pregnancy & birth, guided relaxations and the all-important cuppa & cake along with ongoing support from Susanna (KG Hypnobirthing & Antenatal teacher) & Sara (Maternity Reflexologist and Gentle Birth Practitioner).

Our next course starts this Monday 17th May at Chawton Village Hall, with further courses running in July & September.

To find out more or book your space see: hampshirebirthing.com/pregnancy-relaxation

07/05/2021

Take 21... Perhaps we should produce a bloopers reel...

Meet Sara & Susanna, your hosts for Nurturing Mama & Bump.

For more information on our four-week Pregnancy Self Care & Relaxation classes, please see:
hampshirebirthing.com/pregnancy-relaxation

Our next course starts on Monday 17 May @ 8pm at Chawton Village Hall. and costs £60 per mama & bump.

We can't wait to meet you!

Sara & Susanna x