Better Births Lincolnshire

09/11/2025

Had Gestational Diabetes? You can reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. 💙
The Healthier You programme offers free, personalised support to help you eat well, move more, and manage your weight — all proven to lower your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
https://preventing-diabetes.co.uk/gestational-diabetes/

08/11/2025

Just found out you're pregnant? Here's your starting point.
This simple ‘to do’ list can help you support a healthy pregnancy from the very beginning.
Visit the website to learn more about early pregnancy and what to expect at your first midwife appointment. 💙 https://www.betterbirthlincolnshire.co.uk/finding-out-you-re-pregnant

07/11/2025

Prematurity awareness matters 💜 — and one of the best ways to protect your baby’s health is by attending all your antenatal appointments. These check-ins help spot any issues early and support you and your baby every step of the way
www.betterbirthlincolnshire.co.uk

06/11/2025

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
The UK Chief Medical Officers advise that the safest choice is to avoid alcohol completely during pregnancy to protect your baby’s health. If you're in Lincolnshire and want help to stop drinking, One You Lincolnshire offers free, confidential support.
https://www.oneyoulincolnshire.org.uk/pathway/drink-less

For more information about FASD, visit the NHS website. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder/

05/11/2025

🌼 National Stress Awareness Day 🌼
Pregnancy can be a beautiful journey — but it’s also okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes. 💛

Take a moment for yourself today — you deserve it. 💛
www.betterbirthlincolnshire.co.uk/mental-health

04/11/2025

Thinking about having a baby or recently found out you're pregnant? 💛
Make sure you're getting the right nutrients to support a healthy pregnancy!
www.betterbirthlincolnshire.co.uk/planning-a-baby

04/11/2025

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not
sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help
– and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to
receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you
live a healthier life. Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

03/11/2025

Wondering about infant feeding, especially for babies born early? The Better Birth Lincolnshire website has loads of useful info and support to help you feel confident and informed. Take a look!
https://www.betterbirthlincolnshire.co.uk/infant-feeding

03/11/2025

Send us your festive scan, bump or baby pic and/or a message for a member of the maternity team and we'll make sure to include it!

We know it’s early, but we’re already planning this year’s Advent Calendar — and we’d love to feature real photos and messages from across Lincolnshire! If you’d like to be part of it, drop us a message.

03/11/2025

🌟 Spotted at Witham St Hughs Children's Centre — our “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” sticker proudly on display! 💜
Already displaying one? Snap a pic and tag us — we’d love to give your space a shout-out!
Want one for your workplace or business? Get in touch and we’ll send one your way!

02/11/2025

Prematurity awareness: Infections can increase your risk of pre-term birth and is one of the reasons we recommend pregnant women receive the vaccinations they are offered.
💉👶 Talk to your midwife or healthcare professional to find out what’s best for you.
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vaccinations/