If you or your partner have given birth early, we want to hear about your experiences. Along with our partners, we are working hard to improve the care given to pregnant people who deliver early. To share your views, please complete our survey ➡️ bit.ly/47S6xnd

Great to see this work taking place, our region is one of the pilots following recommendation from Ockenden to put Independent Senior Advocates in place

Have you or your partner given birth early and delivered your baby in the North East or North Cumbria? If yes, please help the Local Maternity and Neonatal System NENC evaluate and improve this experience for others, by completing a 10-15 minute survey ⬇️ smartsurvey.co.uk/s/pretermbirth

A massive thank you from all our team to the staff and service users who attended our Choice and Control event this week 🙏 The session wanted input to co produce how personalised care is planned across the North East and North Cumbria

We also have a video that explains the support that pregnant people can expect from Foundation Trusts across North East and North Cumbria NHS if they are tobacco dependent during pregnancy ⬇️

Did you know Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) affects up to 27% of new and expectant mothers? Join Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust and the NHS Melissa Bus between 10am-4pm, 2nd-3rd May, for advice and support on PHM. More details below 👇 #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek

The NHS Melissa Bus is back out today at Durham City’s Market Place between 10am-4pm! Pop along for advice on Perinatal Mental Health (#PHM), baby massage, pregnancy bonding and well-being gifts. Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek

We are developing a new pelvic health service. If you are pregnant or have been in the past two years and have experienced pelvic health issues, please help us to shape this new service. Your voice is vital! Have your say in the survey below 👇💭 smartsurvey.co.uk/s/perinatal-pe…

Help us to improve the perinatal pelvic health care given during and after pregnancy, by sharing your experiences in a survey. Your voice is vital in helping us shape this new service 👇 smartsurvey.co.uk/s/perinatal-pe…

Massive thank you to everyone involved

The 1st-7th August is #WorldBreastfeedingWeek! The Global Breastfeeding Collective is asking people who have breastfed to share their experiences in a short, 30-second video. They want to know what helped and what was a struggle! Share your story 👇 my.brandlens.info/recorder/start…

Have you breastfed a baby in the last five years? The Global Breastfeeding Collective wants to hear your experiences – what helped and what was a struggle? Help mothers and families around the world by sharing your story here 👇 my.brandlens.info/recorder/start… #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

Meet Kate from North Tyneside, mum to Kit and Birdie. During both pregnancies, Kate got vaccinated to protect herself and her babies. Learn more about recommended vaccines in pregnancy by talking to your midwife. #HereToHelpYouAndYourBaby Watch 👇 youtu.be/9Lm1vThNBNs

Fantastic work Julia Wood 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

"My midwife was brilliant!" Pregnancy comes with many questions and worries. Talk to your midwife about flu whooping cough, RSV and other vaccinations recommended during pregnancy to protect you and your baby. #HereToHelpYouAndYourBaby youtube.com/watch?v=4cW4Bp…

If you're pregnant, you could get your flu, whooping cough, and RSV vaccines during a routine midwife visit— no extra appointments needed! Talk to your midwife about the vaccinations recommended during pregnancy to protect you and your baby. youtube.com/watch?v=r3NySZ…

Meet Ridhi. Getting vaccinated during pregnancy was one of the first positive things Ridhi could do to protect herself and her baby. Talk to your midwife about the recommended vaccinations during pregnancy. Find out more 👇 nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

Nursery done ✅ Parenting books read ✅ Bag packed ✅ Vaccinations done ✅ Pregnancy to-do lists can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Talk to your midwife about the vaccinations you need during pregnancy. youtube.com/watch?v=GT_l9w…

Get expert advice to protect yourself and your baby during pregnancy. Talk to your midwife about flu, whooping cough, RSV, and other recommended vaccines during pregnancy. youtube.com/watch?v=3xDxvd…

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