We are currently fully booked for this month's Weigh and Play which is taking place tomorrow 29th August at the Bevan Health & Wellbeing Centre - if you can no longer attend please remember to cancel your place. September's session is now available here: buff.ly/4cjlNvz

Want to support other mothers to breastfeed? Come along to our free 6 week Solihull Peer Supporter training course starting Wednesday 11 September, 1:00 - 3:00pm at Power Station, Blenheim Road in Cwmbran. For more info please contact: Kathryn 07903 932640 or Sally 07500 992319

We are working to give all babies and children across Gwent the very best start in life. As part of this work, we want to hear from people thinking about having children, expectant parents & parents/carers. Head to our web page & complete a short survey: buff.ly/4e326IM

📢 Available next week! RSV vaccinations for pregnant women. Protect your baby from RSV. If you are 28+ weeks pregnant you are eligible for the game-changing RSV vaccine, ask your midwife about getting an appointment and read more here: buff.ly/3WPNQMy

Are you passionate about breastfeeding? Would you like to become a Breastfeeding Network (The Breastfeeding Network UK) volunteer & support families in Wales? Tuesday 10am-12 (Online via Zoom) 17/9 - 17/12/24 Apply for a space on our next course by 9th September here 👉 buff.ly/472YJ2g

Early skin contact is a special time for parent & baby. Your body heat keeps your baby warm & being close helps to regulate their breathing & heart rate, helping to keep your baby calm If you can’t hold your baby straight away, your partner may like to have skin to skin contact

Another great turn out at our Tredegar Weigh and Play Session which takes place 1-4pm on the last Thursday of every month at The Bevan Centre. Book now for our Sept session 👉 buff.ly/4cjlNvz Turn up anytime between 1-4 and stay for however long you can!

Talking with your little one in the early years can help their brain to grow and help them to learn new words. The team at #TalkWithMe have developed ten top tips to support your child with their talking. Click the link to find out more: buff.ly/3OD3A1m

📢 Applications for this volunteer training close Tuesday 10th Sept!

Enjoy Your Infant Course - melo.cymru/?s=enjoy%20inf… Melo have designed this self-led course for parents of a toddler or young child who is starting to explore the world - and challenge the boundaries around them. Aims to help build attachment - and emotional awareness.

Flu can pose a serious threat to children & young people. To combat flu, all children aged 2 & 3 years as of 31 August ‘24, before the start of flu vaccinations in the autumn, will be offered a nasal spray flu vaccine. Contact your child's GP for an appointment

In Blaenau Gwent CBC, children aged 2-3 (on 31 Aug) can have the nasal flu spray at their pre-school or nursery. Flu can pose a serious threat to children, please complete an e-consent form here: Pre-school/Nursery: buff.ly/4dWeuuq Flying Start: buff.ly/3zp1nD0

Flu can pose a serious threat to children. To get your child aged 2-3 vaccinated, parents will be contacted to offer an appointment when these are due. If you have any concerns, you can call your GP. In some areas your child will receive their nasal spray in a nursery setting.

We want to hear the experiences of birth partners during childbirth & beyond. Head here to complete the survey: buff.ly/4dYHemB

In Blaenau Gwent CBC, children aged 2-3 (on 31 Aug) can have the nasal flu spray at their pre-school or nursery. Flu can pose a serious threat to children, please complete an e-consent form here: Pre-school/Nursery: buff.ly/4dWeuuq Flying Start: buff.ly/3zp1nD0

Our Well Baby Clinics are a chance to get your baby weighed and speak to one of our team about any questions or concerns you may have. Book your slot online here: buff.ly/3awhorj For babies and children up to 4 years old

Flu can pose a serious threat to children. To get your child aged 2-3 vaccinated, parents will be contacted to offer an appointment when these are due. If you have any concerns, you can call your GP. In some areas your child will receive their nasal spray in a nursery setting.

We want to hear about the care & support you received during pregnancy & birth Head here to complete the survey: buff.ly/3TswB2W

There are lots of simple ways that parents can make sure that their babies are sleeping as safely as possible. Follow the The Lullaby Trust who produce simple to follow guidance on safe sleeping and explain how to ensure you follow safe sleeping practices with your baby.

Tag a parent to be! If you or someone you know are expecting a baby, we’ve got you covered! We have a broad mix of in person and online antenatal sessions as well as longer courses taking place all over @aneurinbevanuhb Find the right one or you here: buff.ly/3TuMV2p