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‼️There will be no Breastfeeding Support group on Monday 15th Dec in Dinas Powys as the room is in use for the "Community Christmas Post".

‼️The Dinas Powys breastfeeding support group will be on the 22nd Dec 10-12.  Please be aware there will be no HV run Breastfeeding Support groups being held over Christmas and New Year as the Thursday Groups falls on Christmas and New Year Day and Monday the 29th December Dinas Powys Library will be closed.

‼️All groups will recommence as normal from Week Commencing Monday 5th Jan 2026.

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We’re the UK’s leading experts in child accident prevention, offering safety alerts, safety advice, training and free resources to help secure a safer world for all our children.

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Free educational resources

Looking for free educational resources to help keep children safe? Download and share our free safety fact sheets, use our eye-catching materials to create a colourful display or run a safety workshop for parents with our session plans.

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Child Accident Prevention Trust | A safer world for all our children

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Safety advice Many accidents are a part of growing up. Children need to explore and experiment. But some children suffer the pain of serious accidents that can alter the course of their lives forever. Most of these serious accidents are completely preventable by making simple solutions or changes to routines.

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Information for parents from First Steps Nutrition Trust who use formula 

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At First Steps Nutrition Trust, we provide independent, expert, practical resources to support ‘eating well’ from pre-conception to the age of 5 years, aligned with UK public health recommendations. For families who use formula to feed their babies, we provide the following resources to supplement the information offer from the NHS, see www.firststepsnutrition.org/parentscarers to access the resource

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Information for families who use formula to feed their babies

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Information for parents regarding Vegan formula milks

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Information for parents regarding Vegan formula milks

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Information for parents on the cost of formula

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Information for parents on the cost of formula

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Preparing for baby with a dog in the home

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Preparing for baby with a dog in the home

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Preparing for baby with a dog in the home.

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Ydych chi’n ysmygu? Ydych chi’n feichiog?

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Ydych chi’n ysmygu? Ydych chi’n feichiog?

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Act now to protect your baby. There are 4000 chemicals in every cigarette. When you smoke your baby smokes. Join the hundreds of smokers quitting with FREE NHS support in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan - Call or text 07966 412517. For more information visit www.helpmequit.wales or call 0800 085 2219

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This leaflet is a guide that will explain breastfeeding your baby. Breastfeeding is when you feed your baby milk that comes from your breasts.

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Meningitis research, support and awareness.

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Meningitis research, support and awareness | Meningitis Now

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Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes surrounding and protecting the brain and spinal cord and can be bacterial or viral. Meningitis Now is the UK's largest meningitis charity, offering support, funding research and raising awareness. Find out how we are saving lives and rebuilding futures

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You can call us on 02921 835208 during our opening hours. There is a Welsh language service available on the telephone and we welcome calls in Welsh and English.

Gallwch ein ffonio ar 02921 835208 yn ystod ein horiau agor. Rydym yn cynnig gwasanaeth yn y Gymraeg, ac felly yn croesawu galwadau ffôn yn y Gymraeg a Saesneg.

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Please note that phone lines will be open from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on the 24th and 31st of December 2020.

Please note that due to COVID-19, community clinics are closed and we are no longer operating a walk in service. If you want to be seen regarding a problem relating to your sexual health, please contact us on 02920 335208 between 9am and 3 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). A receptionist will take your details and a clinician will call you. If appropriate, we may offer a virtual or face to face appointment or arrange a time for you to collect medication.

We regret that due to current COVID-19 related staffing pressures, we are not able to provide a full range of services currently and will be prioritising those with the most urgent needs. If guidance to your concern is not listed below, please contact us on 02920 335208.

Access to services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Do you want the contraception pill?

You can assess it at these pharmacies

Do you want the morning after pill?

You can assess this at your community pharmacy

Do you want an STI test?

You can access this for free at https://www.friskywales.org/chlamydia-and-gonorrhoea-home-testing-pilot.html

Do you need your hormonal "coil" or "implant" changed?

Did you know that you can now rely on your implant for 4 years, and your Mirena or Levosert hormonal coil for 6 years

Are you suffering from vaginal discharge?

You can access advice and treatment for "thrush" and "BV" at your community pharmacy

Want information about your contraception options?

You can assess information at https://www.contraceptionchoices.org/

Do you want information about assessing contraception during the pandemic?

Look at https://www.fsrh.org/how-to-access-contraception-coronavirus/

The Department of Sexual Health

The Department of Sexual Health is based at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary (CRI). Due to COVID-19, Sexual Health community clinics across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan have been temporarily closed as the space is being used for other purposes.

All our clinics are confidential. We provide a full sexual health and contraceptive service.

We are no longer operating a walk in service. Please contact us on 02920 335208, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). A receptionist will take your details and a clinician will ring you. If urgent, an appointment may be booked for you to attend the department later in the day. Alternatively, a face to face or video consultation may be booked for you on another day.

If you want to have a test for STIs and have no symptoms, please click this link to the Public Health Wales Test and Post service. You can apply for a home testing kit to be sent to you. The Test and Post service will send your results to you. If you are found to have an infection you will also receive contact from our service to arrange treatment. If you have symptoms and think you may have an STI, please contact us on 02920 335208.

Cervical Smear Tests

We recommend that you attend your GP surgery for your smear test. However, if you have difficulty obtaining a smear test from your GP, please call us on 02920 335208.

Please note: This video was made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic therefore some clinic processes have been altered.

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Vale Flying Start

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Vale Flying Start. 2,262 likes · 46 talking about this · 41 were here. Flying Start is a Welsh Government programme supporting families to give children a better start in life.

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Skin-to-skin contact - Baby Friendly Initiative

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Skin-to-skin contact is important for babies and mothers to develop close, loving parent-infant relationships and to initiate breastfeeding.

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Keep your baby close and keep your baby safe. When you’re wearing a sling or carrier, don’t forget the T.I.C.K.S.

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TICKS used with permission of the UK Sling Consortium, please credit when used.

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Tummy to play everyday

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The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.

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Find out about the RSV vaccine, including who it’s for, how to get it and common side effects.

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS, previously known as cot death) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby where no cause is found. Thankfully it is uncommon, but it does still happen. It’s important to be aware of the steps you can take to lower the risk.

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What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? - The Lullaby Trust

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is uncommon, but it does still happen. Be aware of the steps you can take to lower the risk.

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Health visitors are registered nurses/midwives who have additional training in community public health nursing. They provide a professional public health service based on best evidence of what works for individuals, families, groups and communities; enhancing health and reducing health inequalities through a proactive, universal service for all children 0-5 years and for vulnerable populations targeted according to need. Health visiting is a proactive, universal service that provides a platform from which to reach out to individuals and vulnerable groups, taking into account their different dynamics and needs, and reducing inequalities in health. Pre-school children and their families are a key focus.

How does it work?

Health visitors work with parents who have new babies, offering support and informed advice from the ante-natal period until the child starts school at 5 years. They may work in teams or have sole responsibility for a caseload derived from the local area or a general practice list; they are usually based in children's centres, surgeries, community or health centres. Health visitors visit parents through a minimum of 5 universal home visits from late pregnancy through to a developmental assessment at 2 years. These visits are usually in the home, but the health visitor may invite you to join groups, clinics and networks run by the health visiting team or colleagues who work with them such as: nursery nurses, children centre staff, voluntary organisations or community mothers.

Families from all walks of life may need support for specific issues that affect their children's health and development, so the actual service provided to each particular family will vary according to a personalised assessment of their own needs and evidence of what will work for them.

iHV Films

View iHV Film - Health visiting in your community - December 2022

A short film which showcases the breadth of health visitors' work and their critical role in supporting the health and wellbeing of thousands and thousands of families every week.

Please do share this film widely - you have our permission to include the links in your local resources.

Watch our short film - Health Visitors: for every family

The Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), working together with parents and Solent NHS Trust, is delighted to share a short film to highlight the value and breadth of the role of the health visitor in relation to family mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

It showcases the unique opportunity and skills that health visitors have to build relationships and the support that health visitors can offer where additional concerns about parental mental health or the parent-infant relationship are identified.

Infographics

One of the biggest challenges facing the health visiting profession is that many people do not know who health visitors are, or what their role entails. How can we expect the Government to invest in health visiting if this is not clear?

Across the four nations of the UK, there are also significant differences between the health visiting services offered in each nation - this is driven by different levels of prioritisation and investment by their respective governments. To support investment in health visiting in all nations, it is therefore imperative that the work of health visitors is made visible, and the benefits of an effective health visiting service are promoted. As a result, this infrastructure of support that health visitors provide is vulnerable to service cuts.

In our aim to make the work of the health visitor more visible, we launched two new infographics setting out "Who are health visitors and what do they do?" and "It's time to invest in health visiting because...".

A film, by Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust - "Health visiting in the spotlight"

Health visiting - every chance for every child, from birth to five. from BCHC COMMS on Vimeo.

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A list of all the factsheets available on Breastfeeding-and-Medication.co.uk. But happy to answer any other questions if you email me wendy@breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk

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List of factsheets Breastfeeding and Medication
If you use them a lot maybe you need the books

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Friendly breastfeeding support from pregnancy onward.

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ABM are a group of trained volunteers dedicated to supporting breastfeeding mums and their families. We’ve been supporting mums and nurturing families for almost 40 years. We’d love you to join us. Become a member of the ABM and help us continue our work.

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Bottle feeding resources - Baby Friendly Initiative

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Bottle feeding resources - Baby Friendly Initiative

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You can call us on 02921 835208 during our opening hours. There is a Welsh language service available on the telephone and we welcome calls in Welsh and English.

Gallwch ein ffonio ar 02921 835208 yn ystod ein horiau agor. Rydym yn cynnig gwasanaeth yn y Gymraeg, ac felly yn croesawu galwadau ffôn yn y Gymraeg a Saesneg.

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Please note that phone lines will be open from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on the 24th and 31st of December 2020.

Please note that due to COVID-19, community clinics are closed and we are no longer operating a walk in service. If you want to be seen regarding a problem relating to your sexual health, please contact us on 02920 335208 between 9am and 3 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). A receptionist will take your details and a clinician will call you. If appropriate, we may offer a virtual or face to face appointment or arrange a time for you to collect medication.

We regret that due to current COVID-19 related staffing pressures, we are not able to provide a full range of services currently and will be prioritising those with the most urgent needs. If guidance to your concern is not listed below, please contact us on 02920 335208.

Access to services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Do you want the contraception pill?

You can assess it at these pharmacies

Do you want the morning after pill?

You can assess this at your community pharmacy

Do you want an STI test?

You can access this for free at https://www.friskywales.org/chlamydia-and-gonorrhoea-home-testing-pilot.html

Do you need your hormonal "coil" or "implant" changed?

Did you know that you can now rely on your implant for 4 years, and your Mirena or Levosert hormonal coil for 6 years

Are you suffering from vaginal discharge?

You can access advice and treatment for "thrush" and "BV" at your community pharmacy

Want information about your contraception options?

You can assess information at https://www.contraceptionchoices.org/

Do you want information about assessing contraception during the pandemic?

Look at https://www.fsrh.org/how-to-access-contraception-coronavirus/

The Department of Sexual Health

The Department of Sexual Health is based at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary (CRI). Due to COVID-19, Sexual Health community clinics across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan have been temporarily closed as the space is being used for other purposes.

All our clinics are confidential. We provide a full sexual health and contraceptive service.

We are no longer operating a walk in service. Please contact us on 02920 335208, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). A receptionist will take your details and a clinician will ring you. If urgent, an appointment may be booked for you to attend the department later in the day. Alternatively, a face to face or video consultation may be booked for you on another day.

If you want to have a test for STIs and have no symptoms, please click this link to the Public Health Wales Test and Post service. You can apply for a home testing kit to be sent to you. The Test and Post service will send your results to you. If you are found to have an infection you will also receive contact from our service to arrange treatment. If you have symptoms and think you may have an STI, please contact us on 02920 335208.

Cervical Smear Tests

We recommend that you attend your GP surgery for your smear test. However, if you have difficulty obtaining a smear test from your GP, please call us on 02920 335208.

Please note: This video was made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic therefore some clinic processes have been altered.

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Mae pob Ymwelydd Iechyd wedi'i leoli yn y gymuned, rhai wedi'u lleoli mewn meddygfeydd ac eraill wedi'u lleoli yn adeiladau'r BIP.

Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd a’r Fro

Gwasanaeth Ymwelwyr Iechyd Generig a Dechrau'n Deg

Ty Coetir

Ffordd Maes-y-Coed

Caerdydd

CF14 4TT

Generig Caerdydd a'r Fro:

029 2183 6916

Dechrau'n Deg Caerdydd:

029 2183 6911

Dechrau'n Deg y Fro:

014 4673 2180

familiesfirstadviceline@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

fis@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

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It’s constantly growing and making new connections. When you play, listen and talk with your little one, you help them learn to talk and give them the best start in life. We have lots of tools, tips and advice to help you get your little one talking. The little things you do with them will make a big difference, now and in their future.

Mae'n tyfu o hyd ac yn gwneud cysylltiadau newydd. Pan fyddi di'n chwarae, gwrando a siarad gyda dy blentyn, rwyt ti’n ei helpu i ddysgu siarad ac yn rhoi'r dechrau gorau mewn bywyd. Mae gennym ni lawer o offer, tips a chyngor i dy helpu i gael dy blentyn i siarad.

Bydd y pethau bach rwyt ti’n eu gwneud yn gwneud gwahaniaeth mawr, nawr ac yn y dyfodol.

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Information and resources to help children learn to talk.

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Welcome to Newborn Hearing Screening Wales (NBHSW). Our website aims to provide information for parents, professionals and the general public. Newborn hearing screening helps to find those babies and offer help and support from the start.

Babies are offered screening once they are born.

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Current Job Vacancies Our Values Our Benefits Living and working in Wales Applicant Information and Guidance Making Successful Applications Healthy travel Public Health Specialty Training in Wales The Public Health Practitioner Registration Scheme for Wales Armed Forces Covenant Microbiology Work experience

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Our website aims to provide information for parents and health professionals on the newborn bloodspot screening programme.

Babies are offered newborn bloodspot screening (a heel prick) usually 5 days after birth.

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Information and Guidance on Vaping for Secondary-aged learners in Wales What works well for you and your mental wellbeing? Enjoy Summer Safely Beat Winter Viruses Time to Talk Public Health Panel Streptococcus A (strep A), Scarlet Fever and iGAS Bump Baby and Beyond Coronavirus (COVID-19) Immunisation and Vaccines

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS, previously known as cot death) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby where no cause is found. Thankfully it is uncommon, but it does still happen. It’s important to be aware of the steps you can take to lower the risk.

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What is sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? - The Lullaby Trust

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Gall yr adolygiad hwn gael ei gynnal yn eich cartref neu mewn clinig. Yn ystod yr adolygiad hwn byddwn yn holi am fwydo eich babi ac yn eich cefnogi gydag unrhyw bryderon. Byddwn yn eich cynghori ynghylch bwydo a dychwelyd i'r gwaith. Bydd pynciau fel patrymau cwsg eich babi, crio a cholig yn cael eu trafod. Bydd gwybodaeth am grwpiau lleol i chi eu mynychu yn cael ei rhannu. Bydd twf eich babi hefyd yn cael ei fonitro a bydd statws imiwneiddio yn cael ei drafod.

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Yn ystod y cyfnod hwn, byddwch yn cael eich gweld gan y tîm ymwelwyr iechyd o leiaf 2 waith. Bydd y tîm ymwelwyr iechyd yn siarad â chi am sut mae'ch babi'n dod yn ei flaen a sut rydych chi'n teimlo. Byddan nhw'n gofyn i chi sut rydych chi'n bwydo'ch babi ac yn eich cefnogi gyda hyn. Fe fyddan nhw am drafod pynciau fel, cwsg diogel, diogelwch yn y cartref a'r rhaglen imiwneiddio sy'n cael ei chynnig yng Nghymru. Rhan bwysig o hyn yw datblygiad emosiynol eich babi gan ein bod yn gwybod bod y 1000 diwrnod cyntaf o fywyd babi yn hollbwysig ar gyfer datblygiad emosiynol. Mae ymlyniad emosiynol diogel rhwng rhiant/gofalwr a babi yn hanfodol ar gyfer datblygiad gorau posibl yr ymennydd a datblygiad emosiynol.  Fel rhan o hyn mae'n bwysig hefyd ein bod yn cael dealltwriaeth o iechyd a lles y teulu cyfan - sut rydych chi'n ymdopi fel rhieni yn emosiynol ac os oes angen unrhyw gefnogaeth arnoch.

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Dechrau'n Deg yn unig.

Eich cyswllt cyn geni fydd y tro cyntaf i chi gwrdd â'ch Ymwelydd Iechyd. Bydd eich Ymwelydd Iechyd yn trefnu i ymweld â chi gartref pan fyddwch oddeutu 28 wythnos o feichiogrwydd. Yn ystod yr ymweliad bydd yr ymwelydd iechyd yn trafod datblygiad eich babi a'ch cynlluniau ar gyfer bwydo'ch babi gyda chi. Bydd hyn yn eich helpu i baratoi ar gyfer dyfodiad eich babi.

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Flying Start only.

Your antenatal contact will be the first time you meet your Health Visitor. Your Health Visitor will arrange to visit you at home around 28 weeks gestation. During the visit the health visitor will discuss with you your baby’s development and your plans for feeding your baby. This will help you prepare for your baby’s arrival.

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Pan fydd eich babi oddeutu chwe mis oed, bydd yn barod i gael ychydig o fwydyddsolet ochr yn ochr â llaeth y fron neu fformiwla babanod. O dua chwe mis oed, bydd babanod angen ffynonellau maeth eraill i’w helpu nhw

i dyfu a datblygu.

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Introducing solid foods (weaning) FAQ's Welsh (2024)

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Please note that we are not responsible for the availability or accuracy of language options on external websites.

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The aim of NYLO is to support families to build confidence in providing a healthy, balanced diet that will encourage life-long healthy eating habits for their children.

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Nutrition for Your Little One is a Nutrition Programme developed by Cardiff & Vale UHB Public Health Dietitians for families with children aged 5 and

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The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.

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Find information and support for your mental health.

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Find information and support for your mental health.

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Information and advice about sexual health, including contraception and sexually transmitted infections.

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If you smoke, you might be more at risk of having high blood pressure. If left untreated, high blood pressure can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

High blood pressure does not usually have any symptoms, so the only way to know if you have it, is to get a check. If you are 40 or over, live in England and haven't had a check in the last 6 months, you can get your blood pressure checked for free at your pharmacy today.

If your blood pressure is high, then it can be managed through lifestyle changes or medication.

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When you stop smoking, good things start to happen to your health. Get free support from the NHS to become smoke free and help build a smokefree generation.

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Best Beginnings worked with parents and healthcare professionals to create and develop Baby Buddy, a multi-award-winning parenting and pregnancy app.

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Use our helpful factsheets to find expert advice on key areas of looking after your new baby from when they are born to when they go to school. Written by experts in the field, they cover topics such as feeding, health, behaviour and development, and are based on up-to-date research and the experience and knowledge of real-life health visitors working across the UK.

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Use our helpful factsheets to find expert advice on key areas of looking after your new baby from when they are born to when they go to school. Written by experts in the field, they cover topics such as feeding, health, behaviour and development, and are based on up-to-date research and the experience and knowledge of real-life health visitors working across the UK.

Click on the topic links below to read the factsheets online or download a printable PDF.

Please also see our Parenting through Coronavirus section with resources to support families during the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond.

*The iHV does not authorise the direct placement of any Parent Tips or any other iHV products on any secondary websites hosted by organisations, or other bodies, outside the iHV. If you would like to disseminate iHV Parent Tips please can you do so by sharing the direct link to the product webpage on our website.

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Health visitors are registered nurses/midwives who have additional training in community public health nursing. They provide a professional public health service based on best evidence of what works for individuals, families, groups and communities; enhancing health and reducing health inequalities through a proactive, universal service for all children 0-5 years and for vulnerable populations targeted according to need. Health visiting is a proactive, universal service that provides a platform from which to reach out to individuals and vulnerable groups, taking into account their different dynamics and needs, and reducing inequalities in health. Pre-school children and their families are a key focus.

How does it work?

Health visitors work with parents who have new babies, offering support and informed advice from the ante-natal period until the child starts school at 5 years. They may work in teams or have sole responsibility for a caseload derived from the local area or a general practice list; they are usually based in children's centres, surgeries, community or health centres. Health visitors visit parents through a minimum of 5 universal home visits from late pregnancy through to a developmental assessment at 2 years. These visits are usually in the home, but the health visitor may invite you to join groups, clinics and networks run by the health visiting team or colleagues who work with them such as: nursery nurses, children centre staff, voluntary organisations or community mothers.

Families from all walks of life may need support for specific issues that affect their children's health and development, so the actual service provided to each particular family will vary according to a personalised assessment of their own needs and evidence of what will work for them.

iHV Films

View iHV Film - Health visiting in your community - December 2022

A short film which showcases the breadth of health visitors' work and their critical role in supporting the health and wellbeing of thousands and thousands of families every week.

Please do share this film widely - you have our permission to include the links in your local resources.

Watch our short film - Health Visitors: for every family

The Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), working together with parents and Solent NHS Trust, is delighted to share a short film to highlight the value and breadth of the role of the health visitor in relation to family mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

It showcases the unique opportunity and skills that health visitors have to build relationships and the support that health visitors can offer where additional concerns about parental mental health or the parent-infant relationship are identified.

Infographics

One of the biggest challenges facing the health visiting profession is that many people do not know who health visitors are, or what their role entails. How can we expect the Government to invest in health visiting if this is not clear?

Across the four nations of the UK, there are also significant differences between the health visiting services offered in each nation - this is driven by different levels of prioritisation and investment by their respective governments. To support investment in health visiting in all nations, it is therefore imperative that the work of health visitors is made visible, and the benefits of an effective health visiting service are promoted. As a result, this infrastructure of support that health visitors provide is vulnerable to service cuts.

In our aim to make the work of the health visitor more visible, we launched two new infographics setting out "Who are health visitors and what do they do?" and "It's time to invest in health visiting because...".

A film, by Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust - "Health visiting in the spotlight"

Health visiting - every chance for every child, from birth to five. from BCHC COMMS on Vimeo.

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Health Visiting is... Health visitors are registered nurses/midwives who have additional training in community public health nursing.

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Immunisation up to 13 months.

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Every Child Newborn to age 2 - Every Child Your Pregnancy and Birth

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Responsive bottle feeding

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What breastfeeding support is available in Cardiff & Vale?

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What breastfeeding support is available in Cardiff & Vale?

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Breastfeeding support in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

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CAV Breastfeeding Support groups Bilingual Leaflet Nov 25

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National Breastfeeding Helpline - Helpline open 7 days a week 24 hours a day.

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National Breastfeeding Helpline - Helpline

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The Breastfeeding Network | Independent Breastfeeding Support

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The Breastfeeding Network | Independent Breastfeeding Support

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The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) is an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.

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Breastfeeding Videos from Global Health Media

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Breastfeeding Videos from Global Health Media

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Video Archive - Global Health Media Project

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Videos Archive - Global Health Media Project

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This video guides mothers on how to hand express and talks about the times when hand expression might be useful.

See the Breastfeeding Network website for FAQs and a leaflet all about expressing and storing breastmilk.

Problems viewing this video? Contact us.

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Hand expression video - Baby Friendly Initiative

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This video guides you through how to hand express, and talks about the times when hand expression might be useful for you.

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Types of infant milks on the UK market.

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INFANT MILK INFORMATION | Types of infant milks on the UK market

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we provide information about the types of infant milks on the UK market and for infant formula, follow-on formula and infant milks marketed

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First Steps Nutrition Trust is an independent public health nutrition charity. We endeavour to fill practical and policy-relevant information gaps and provide resources for health workers supporting eating well from pre-conception to five years.

Our Mission

To influence policies which enable the safe, appropriate and optimal feeding of infants and young children in the UK, and to protect them from commercial interest.

To ensure that the importance of good nutrition from pre-conception to age five remains on everyone's agenda.

To provide conflict of interest-free information on infant milks marketed in the UK, and to promote better regulation and marketing of breastmilk substitutes.

To provide resources for health workers to support them in their work with pregnant women and young families.

Our Resources:

Are put together by nutrition experts and are regularly updated.

Can be used in Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative accredited settings.

Are available as free pdf downloads for use by anyone promoting better public health on a not-for profit basis.

Everyone who works at First Steps Nutrition Trust feels passionately about the need for better information and support for good nutrition - and good food - from pre-conception to five years.

First Steps Nutrition Trust is supported by generous individual donations and conflict of interest free grants. First Steps Nutrition Trust does not work with organisations or individuals that work with, or take funding from, the breastmilk substitute industry and we reserve the right not to sell them our subsidised resources.

First Steps works with and supports a number of organisations including Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative, the Baby Feeding Law Group, the Obesity Health Alliance, the Children's Food Campaign and the APPG on Infant Feeding and Inequalities.

First Steps Nutrition Trust host and regularly update their partner site infantmilkinfo.org which contains comprehensive information about infant milks (for 0-12 month olds) available on the UK market.

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First Steps Nutrition Trust is a charity which provides clear, evidence-based and independent information and support for good nutrition from pre-conception to five years of age.

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Buidling a Happy Baby, a guide for parents.

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Advice for 16 Weeks to 6 Months / Cyngor ar gyfer 16 wythnos i 6 mis

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Advice for 16 Weeks to 6 Months / Cyngor ar gyfer 16 wythnos i 6 mis

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Advice for 15 Months to 3.5 Years / Cyngor ar gyfer 15 mis i 3.5 mlynedd

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Advice for 15 Months to 3.5 Years / Cyngor ar gyfer 15 mis i 3.5 mlynedd

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This leaflet is a guide that will explain breastfeeding your baby. Breastfeeding is when you feed your baby milk that comes from your breasts.

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When your baby is around 6 months old, they will be ready to have some solid food alongside breast milk or infant formula.

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Introducing solid foods (weaning) FAQ's (2024)

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This review may take place in your home or within a clinic setting. During this review we will ask about your baby’s feeding and support you with any concerns. We will advise you about feeding and returning to work. Topics such as baby’s sleep patterns, crying and colic will be discussed. Information on local groups for you to attend will be shared. Your baby’s growth will also be monitored and immunisation status discussed.

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During this period, you will be seen by the health visiting team a minimum of 2 times. The health visiting team will talk to you about how your baby is progressing and how you are feeling. They will ask you about how you are feeding your baby and support you with this. They will want to discuss topics such as, safe sleep, home safety and the immunisation program offered in Wales. An important part of this is the emotional development of your baby as we know that the first 1000 days of a baby’s life are critical for emotional development. The secure emotional attachment of a parent/carer and baby is vital for optimal brain and emotional development.  As part of this it is also important that we get an understanding of the health and wellbeing of the whole family - how you are managing as parents emotionally and if you need any support.

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Tummy to play everyday

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Infant Formula and Responsive Bottle feeding leaflet

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Preparing for baby with a dog in the home

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Preparing for baby with a dog in the home

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Preparing for baby with a dog in the home.

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Keep your baby close and keep your baby safe. When you’re wearing a sling or carrier, don’t forget the T.I.C.K.S.

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TICKS used with permission of the UK Sling Consortium, please credit when used.

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Google Play

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Foodwise in Pregnancy - Apps on Google Play

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How to eat well and be active during pregnancy

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iPhone App Store

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Cardiff and Vale local university health board

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‎Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy! Are you struggling to find answers to your questions about what foods are best for you and your baby during pregnancy and beyond? Does it feel like you are searching endlessly and you are still unable to find the information you need about eating well an…

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Cardiff Flying Start/Dechrau’n Deg Caerdydd | Cardiff

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Cardiff Flying Start/Dechrau’n Deg Caerdydd, Cardiff. 3,364 likes · 21 talking about this · 32 were here. Mae Dechrau’n Deg Caerdydd yn helpu teuluoedd yng Nghaerdydd at ddyfodol gwell. Cardiff…

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All Health Visitors are Community based with some located in GP practices and others are based in UHB premises.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Generic and Flying Start Health Visiting Service

Woodland House
Maes-Y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4TT

Cardiff & Vale Generic:

029 2183 6916
Cardiff Flying Start:

029 2183 6911
Vale Flying Start:

014 4673 2180

familiesfirstadviceline@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

fis@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

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Free practical tips and expert advice for all your parenting challenges.

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Free practical tips and expert advice for all your parenting challenges.

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Meningitis research, support and awareness.

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Meningitis research, support and awareness | Meningitis Now

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Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes surrounding and protecting the brain and spinal cord and can be bacterial or viral. Meningitis Now is the UK's largest meningitis charity, offering support, funding research and raising awareness. Find out how we are saving lives and rebuilding futures

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Kicks Count is dedicated to reducing the UK's high rates of stillbirth and neonatal death by raising awareness of baby movements.

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About Kicks Count

Kicks Count is dedicated to reducing the UK's high rates of stillbirth and neonatal death by raising awareness of baby movements.

Understanding Stillbirth and Neonatal Death

In the UK, 7 babies are stillborn every single day. Even though 2020 had the lowest stillbirth rate on record, approximately 4 out of every 1,000 births still result in stillbirth. This rate is higher than in countries like Croatia, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

The Importance of Monitoring Baby's Movements

A key warning sign of a baby in distress is a decrease in movements. When a baby is deprived of oxygen, they will slow their movements to conserve it. About 50% of mothers who experienced a stillbirth noticed a reduction in their baby's movements beforehand. Early detection and immediate reporting of any changes in movement can potentially prevent a third of stillbirths.

The Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy highlighted that a lack of prompt response to reduced fetal movement was a significant factor in stillbirth cases.

Proven Impact of Awareness Campaigns

In Norway, a 'Kicks Count' campaign halved the stillbirth rate, and a similar awareness initiative in the UK during the 1980s reduced sudden infant death rates by 70%. Raising awareness about baby movements and encouraging immediate reporting of any changes can make a significant difference.

How Kicks Count Makes a Difference

Midwife Resources: We provide free materials to midwives and healthcare professionals, including leaflets, maternity note inserts, stickers, posters and banners.

Website: Our website offers up-to-date information on fetal movements and pregnancy, complementing the advice from healthcare professionals.

Social Media: Through our social media channels, we reach significant numbers of pregnant women each week.

App: Our free mobile app helps women track their baby's movements and spot any changes.

Media: We raise awareness through national press articles and online content.

Businesses: We partner with businesses helps us spread our message to their customers.

Learn more about how we help, and the associated costs, here.
The Story Behind Kicks Count

Kicks Count was founded in 2009 by Sophia Wyatt after the tragic loss of her daughter, Chloe, who was stillborn just three days before her due date. In the days following Chloe's death, Sophia realised that many families could be spared this heartache if they had the information she lacked-specifically, that a decrease in baby movements can be a warning sign of distress.

Sophia stated, "I started this charity because I HAD to, to try to teach those expectant mums, so none of them have to feel the pain I feel every day. I started this for Chloe, for my family... but also for me."

In 2014, Sophia passed the leadership of the charity to Elizabeth Hutton OBE, who was motivated by the loss of her own son, Toby. Elizabeth's passion for the cause stems from her belief in the simple yet powerful message of Kicks Count: " Report any change in your baby's movements immediately." Inspired by the success of similar campaigns, Elizabeth is dedicated to continuing the work of Kicks Count to save lives and prevent stillbirths.

By promoting awareness and providing resources, Kicks Count aims to ensure that every pregnant woman is informed and empowered to take action if they notice any changes in their baby's movements.
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Kicks Count is dedicated to reducing the UK's high rates of stillbirth and neonatal death by raising awareness of baby movements.

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Guide to bottle feeding - information on the safe preparation and storag of infant milks

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Guide to bottle feeding - information on the safe preparation and storag of infant milks

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Whatever you want to know about parenthood, from breastfeeding to when your baby will have their first vaccinations, you should find it here.

We're here to give you the essential guide and lots of free tools for having a healthy, happy baby.

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Breastfeeding is a skill that takes time to get the hang of. Lots of mums wonder if their baby's feeding well and getting enough - especially in the first few days.

But once you've mastered it, you'll probably find it's the easiest and most satisfying way to feed your baby.

We're here to provide lots of helpful information and advice on breastfeeding.

If you have any breastfeeding worries or concerns, the best thing to do is speak to your midwife or health visitor, or join a local breastfeeding support group.

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Breastfeeding can take practice - read our guides on breastfeeding to find out what works best for you

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Every child in Wales has the right to the very best start in life and to help them along the way, Public Health Wales has launched Every Child Wales.

This website is full of ideas to help you give your child a healthy and happy future.

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Every child in Wales has the right to the very best start in life and to help them along the way, Public Health Wales has launched Every Child Wales.

This website is full of ideas to help you give your child a healthy and happy future.

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Every child in Wales has the right to the very best start in life and to help them along the way, Public Health Wales has launched Every Child Wales. This website is full of ideas to help you give your child a healthy and happy future.