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.

🌸Be kind to your mind 🌸Wherever you are in your parenting journey - this can be an exciting time, but also a time of cha...
24/03/2026

🌸Be kind to your mind 🌸

Wherever you are in your parenting journey - this can be an exciting time, but also a time of change which can bring with it feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious and depressed. Anyone can experience mental health difficulties during pregnancy or after the birth of a baby - mums, birthing people, dads and co-parents.

Being open to the idea of talking can help. And if you don't feel like you can talk to people in your life, there are many organisations you can talk to.

NHS Talking Therapies Service Norfolk and Waveney have a special ‘perinatal’ service to support parents and new parents to be. Ask your midwife, health visitor, GP or visit the NHS Talking Therapies website: https://www.nandwtalkingtherapies.org.uk/perinatal-mental-health-support

You can find more information about parental emotional health on the Just One Norfolk website: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/emotional-health/parental-emotional-health/parental-postnatal-mood/

You can talk to the Norfolk Healthy Child team in confidence about anything from mental health, emotional health and if you have concerns about your child.

Call Just One Number on 0300 300 0123 between 8am-6pm Monday-Friday and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.
Or text Parentline (text service) on 07520 631590.

👶 Support for dads 💙Whether you're expecting your first child or already deep in the world of nappies and night feeds, o...
20/03/2026

👶 Support for dads 💙

Whether you're expecting your first child or already deep in the world of nappies and night feeds, our new Just One Norfolk webpages are packed with support and advice for dads.

🧠 Mental health
👪 Supporting your partner
🎓 Getting ready to be a dad
🗣️ Finding local support
❤️ Bonding with your baby

And more!

👉Follow this link to Just One Norfolk: www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/pregnancy-early-days/support-for-dads/

All babies cry, it is important to remember that you (and your baby) are doing nothing wrong. It is a stage your baby is...
19/03/2026

All babies cry, it is important to remember that you (and your baby) are doing nothing wrong. It is a stage your baby is working through and it will pass.

Most babies will cry more often from 2 weeks old and cry most when they are around 6 - 8 weeks old.

Remember:
✨ Crying is normal
✨ You are not a bad parent
✨ It’s OK to step away for a few minutes if your baby is safe
✨ Looking after your mental health matters

💬For advice and support, please talk to your midwife or health visitor.

You can find more useful information via these links:
👉 https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/emotional-health/children-young-peoples-emotional-health/all-babies-cry/
👉 https://iconcope.org/

🤰 Planning a baby or already pregnant in Norfolk and Waveney?✅ The "Your Choices" booklet is full of useful information ...
18/03/2026

🤰 Planning a baby or already pregnant in Norfolk and Waveney?

✅ The "Your Choices" booklet is full of useful information so that you can choose what's right for you and your family before, during and after pregnancy.

Read or download it on Just One Norfolk.

👉 www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/media/qxzluiyo/choices_aug_24.pdf

Easy Read version:

👉www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/media/cfpc5rns/digital-version-easy-read-choices-booklet-update-jun-2025.pdf

You can have caffeine during pregnancy, but limit this to 200mg per day. Having more than this amount can increase your ...
17/03/2026

You can have caffeine during pregnancy, but limit this to 200mg per day.

Having more than this amount can increase your risk of complications such as low birth weight and even miscarriage.

For more information follow the link below to the NHS website.

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/foods-to-avoid/

Healthy eating = healthy beginnings 🌼Eating healthily during pregnancy will help your baby to develop and grow.You don’t...
16/03/2026

Healthy eating = healthy beginnings 🌼

Eating healthily during pregnancy will help your baby to develop and grow.

You don’t need to follow a special diet, but it’s good to limit foods high in sugar, salt, or saturated fat.

Small changes can make a big difference for you and your baby 💚

Find our more about healthy eating in pregnancy:

👉 www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/healthy-lifestyles/eat-better/eating-well-in-pregnancy/
👉 www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/have-a-healthy-diet/

Choosing light layers and keeping the room at a comfortable temperature can help your baby sleep safely.Remember - it's ...
13/03/2026

Choosing light layers and keeping the room at a comfortable temperature can help your baby sleep safely.

Remember - it's better for babies to be COOLER than TOO HOT.

Follow these guidelines:

- A room temperature of 16C to 20C is comfortable and safe for sleeping babies
- A sleepsuit and either a sleeping bag or a sheet and/ or blanket should be fine (check sleeping bags for tog thickness)
- If you use a sleeping bag and you think your baby is cold, dress your baby in an extra layer of clothing - but not extra blankets
- If you're using sheets and/ or blankets, use lightweight cellular blankets. Avoid thick, fleecy or padded blankets

❓How will I know if my baby is too hot?
- If your baby is sweating or their tummy feels hot to the touch, take off some of their clothing or bedding.
- Don't worry if your baby's hands or feet feel cool. This is normal.

Babies should:

❌ Never sleep with a hot water bottle, electric blanket
❌ Never sleep next to a radiator, heater or fire
❌ Never sleep in direct sunshine

The Lullaby Trust says the chance of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is higher in babies who get too hot.

Find out more about safer sleep on the Lullaby Trust's website: www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/travel-and-weather/safer-sleep-winter/
Or on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sHhA2gukPM

📢 Perinatal Pelvic Health Study Day – 17 April 2026Join leading clinicians and researchers to explore the latest evidenc...
12/03/2026

📢 Perinatal Pelvic Health Study Day – 17 April 2026

Join leading clinicians and researchers to explore the latest evidence, guidance and tools shaping best practice in pelvic health.

Open to midwives, physiotherapists, obstetric & gynaecology teams and all professionals supporting perinatal wellbeing.

Find out more and book your place via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977505096978?aff=oddtdtcreator

"🌙 Thinking about co-sleeping with your baby? 🌙Babies should always be in the same room as you for every sleep, day and ...
12/03/2026

"🌙 Thinking about co-sleeping with your baby? 🌙

Babies should always be in the same room as you for every sleep, day and night, for at least the first six months. You can still leave the room to make a cup of tea or go to the toilet, but for most of the time when they’re sleeping, they are safest if you’re close by. There are no devices on the market that can replace having a parent or carer in the same room as baby for safer sleep.

The safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own separate space such as a cot or moses basket, free from toys, blankets and pillows. This helps lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

But many families choose to share a sleep space - whether they mean to or if they fall asleep unintentionally.

If you do, it’s important to follow safe sleep advice to help keep your baby safe:

✅ Always place your baby on their back to sleep
✅ Keep your baby’s head and face uncovered
✅ Keep pillows and adult bedding away from your baby
✅ Remove slatted or decorated headboards
✅ Check your baby can't be trapped in the bedframe or headboard, between the mattress and the wall or fall out of bed

Key times to avoid co-sleeping:

❌ Never co-sleep if you’ve been drinking alcohol, taken drugs/medication, or if you smoke
❌Avoid co-sleeping if your baby was born prematurely (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) or if they weighed under 2.5kg when they were born
❌ Never fall asleep on a sofa or armchair with your baby – it’s unsafe

💜 For more advice, visit the Lullaby Trust: www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/safer-sleep-information/co-sleeping/

Safe sleep = peace of mind for you and your baby 💫

No Smoking Day 2026. Breathe easier and celebrate a smoke-free life. Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can...
11/03/2026

No Smoking Day 2026. Breathe easier and celebrate a smoke-free life.

Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your own health and for the health of your family.

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 about SmartStart.

For more information on how to stop smoking, follow the link below:
👉www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

Keep it simple to keep it safe.Overwhelmed by baby products? You’re not alone. With so many options (and conflicting adv...
10/03/2026

Keep it simple to keep it safe.

Overwhelmed by baby products? You’re not alone. With so many options (and conflicting advice) it can be hard to know which are safest for your baby to sleep in. Not to mention, it can be expensive!

This Safer Sleep Week, the Lullaby Trust is sharing the ‘baby necessities’ – the essential items that your baby needs and how to check that they’re as safe as possible.

Download the Lullaby Trust's guide to safe sleep essentials here: www.lullabytrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Product-guide.pdf

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