Information and help on planning pregnancy and maternity.
Antenatal Care
Calculate your Due Date Your Antenatal Appointments Explained Find Maternity Services Near you
Children’s Centres
There are a number of children’s centres across Manchester that offer a variety of friendly activities, events, help and support to families of children aged 0 to 5 years with ... [continue] Children’s Centres
Further information
Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here: NHS – Your Pregnancy & Baby Guide
Health Visitors
Manchester Health Visiting Service offers comprehensive advice and support to parents and carers of children from pre-birth to four and a half years. A health visitor is a registered nurse ... [continue] Health Visitors
ICON – infant crying and how to cope
The Manchester ICON webpage has information on infant crying, safe sleeping, the Health Visiting service and Infant feeding team. Website: www.manchesterlco.org Extra information: www.mft.nhs.uk
Perinatal CFT Group
Are you struggling with pregnancy or the prospect of becoming a parent? Then a CFT Group may be for you. Leaflet: PCFT Group (PDF)
Planning your Pregnancy
If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy. Follow these steps
Postnatal Care
You should have your postnatal check 6 to 8 weeks after your baby’s birth to make sure you feel well and are recovering properly. Your six week post natal check
Pregnancy Testing
Pregnancy testing kits can be bought at pharmacies and supermarkets or can be done for free at a Sexual Health Clinic. GP surgeries do not offer a pregnancy testing service. ... [continue] Pregnancy Testing
The Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep Advice
Safer sleep advice gives simple steps for how you can sleep your baby to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) which is commonly known as cot death. ... [continue] The Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep Advice
Unplanned Pregnancy Options
Find out where you can go for help and advice if you’re pregnant and not sure you want to continue with the pregnancy. This includes information about getting an abortion ... [continue] Unplanned Pregnancy Options
When you become pregnant
When you become pregnant you will have various choices ahead of you. The earlier you seek advice the more options you have. We recommend folic acid and vitamin D supplements ... [continue] When you become pregnant
Date published: 4th December, 2020
Date last updated: 4th December, 2020
