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Salisbury & Wiltshire MNVP Birth and Baby Directory

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Salisbury & Wiltshire MNVP Birth and Baby Directory

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This resource padlet has been put together by a team of MNVP Volunteers. Simply click on the image of each tile and this will take you to their website/social media.
It is aimed at parents/to-be but may also be of use to midwives, maternity healthcare workers, birth workers and anyone else working within maternity services or Early Years settings.  Contact:  chaya.tagore@nhs.net

​While we make every effort to keep these padlets up to date, we make no warranties or representations that the information will be:

current

accurate

secure

complete

free from bugs or viruses

As an MNVP, we are not liable for any loss or damage that may come from using these padlets. We are unable to endorse the information held on third party websites, it is for information only.

www.bswmaternityvoices.org.uk

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Bath & North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Maternity Voices Partnership Plus

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​While we make every effort to keep these padlets up to date, we make no warranties or representations that the information will be:

As an MVP, we are not liable for any loss or damage that may come from using these padlets. We are unable to endorse the information held on third party websites, it is for information only.

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Resources - Bath North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Maternity Voices Partnership Plus

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​While we make every effort to keep these padlets up to date, we make no warranties or representations that the information will be: As an MVP, we are not liable for any loss or damage that may come from using these padlets.

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Salisbury baby and birth directory poster with QR code

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Salisbury baby and birth directory poster with QR code

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Please support your MNVP by printing and displaying this poster in your local library, community centre, place of worship etc.

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Please ask your community midwife for further information.

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This page is not an instant messaging service, please contact your midwife if you have any immediate concerns about your own or your baby's health.

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Salisbury Foundation Trust Maternity Unit | Salisbury

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Salisbury Foundation Trust Maternity Unit, Salisbury, Wiltshire. 40 likes · 14 talking about this. This page shares information for all families having their care here at Salisbury

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Maternity and neonatal services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon andWiltshire Integrated Care System (BSW ICS) .

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Maternity and neonatal services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon andWiltshire Integrated Care System (BSW ICS) .

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This is your guide to maternity services and options in

our area.

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Our vision for maternity care is for all women to have a safe and positive birth, and maternity experience, and be prepared to approach parenting with confidence. This is underpinned by four core commitments.

1. Women/pregnant people and their chosen support networks will be partners in care

2. Maternity and neonatal services and organisational partners within the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) will work collaboratively together

3. We will enhance safety through assisting all women/pregnant people to experience the best birth possible for their personal circumstances

4. Women/pregnant people/ their partners and birth supporters and their families will be supported and enabled to optimise their health in preparation for pregnancy, birth and parenthood

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Maternity Welcome to maternity and neonatal services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care System (BSW ICS) - BSW Together. This is your guide to maternity services and options in our area. This resource provides useful information for women/pregnant people, their birth supporters and families and staff.

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A series of short videos filmed at Salisbury Maternity, GWH Swindon and RUH Bath.

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Hello Baby videos Play Video Where to have your baby Play Video Having your baby at home Play Video Having your baby at a Midwife led Unit Play Video Having your baby at hospital Play Video Using water during birth Play Video When your birth doesn't go to plan Play Video Preparing your body for...

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Birth Doula in Wiltshire & South Gloucestershire offering Antenatal, Birth & Postnatal Support.

from £299

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Introducing Bloom with Jacqueline, a local Antenatal, Birth & Postnatal Nurturing Birth Doula based in Chippenham, Wiltshire

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Down Syndrome UK. Local support groups, run by parents for parents

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Down Syndrome UK. Local support groups, run by parents for parents

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Liz Chilton & Tara Gool
Email

info@shine21dorset.co.uk
Phone

07513 148 082

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Local Support Groups A great team of local groups, creating passionate and positive environments for people with Down syndrome and their families Join our Online Community Sign up for updates We provide a huge amount of support and information online that is available 24/7; however, we really value and appreciate the importance of local support...

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You can now self refer to this service at Salisbury Maternity.

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The Birth Reflections Service is a confidential Midwifery lead service, where the focus is on listening to you, understanding what is important to you and what you would like more information about.

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Craniosacral Therapy and Integrative Baby Therapy

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Craniosacral Therapy and Integrative Baby Therapy

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Contact Meryl: 07973 836 868

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Welcome to Craniosacral Therapy & Integrative Baby Therapy, based in Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1. Craniosacral Therapy for Teenagers and Adults Are you or a loved one; suffering with persistent pain, feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed, struggling with mental health, living with a long-term health condition or degenerative disease, in pain after an illness, surgery […]

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Birthkeeper, Hypnobirthing, Perinatal Yoga Guide, and Breastfeeding Support Volunteer: offering guidance in the local community, North Wiltshire Email: themotherrite@gmail.com

From £5

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Home | The Mother Rite | Birthkeeper | Yoga Guide

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Pregnancy Yoga | Postpartum | Mum & Baby | Birthkeeper | Doula | Hypnobirthing | Childbirth | Antenatal | Postnatal | Support | Wiltshire

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Salisbury Sling Library is your local, not-for-profit community service offering a huge range of slings and carriers for you to hire, as well as free support and advice at our weekly drop-in meets.

Join their Facebook page to stay up to date (link on website).

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It's a way of holding and carrying your baby that more and more parents are using. It's you keep your child close more easily, whilst freeing you to do the other important things in parent's life!

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Meet like-minded parents and get the support you need Salisbury Sling Library is your local, not-for-profit community service offering a huge range of slings and carriers for you to hire, as well as free support and advice at our weekly drop-in meets. find out more COVID-19 UPDATE 14.10.20 - New "Covid safe" Sling Library meets ...

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FREE Thursday family group (Warminster) 11.30am til 1.30pm

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FREE Thursday family group (Warminster) 11.30am til 1.30pm

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Family, chat, emotional health, essential services, child development, supporting dads, recipes....all in one place

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Providing Children’s Centre services for the Corsham, Cricklade, Malmesbury and Purton areas.

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The RISE Trust - North Wiltshire Children's Centre Services

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The RISE Trust - North Wiltshire Children's Centre Services. 1,657 likes · 163 talking about this · 48 were here. "Through unconditional love commitment and passion, we seek to enable all children,...

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Doula Support (Rosanna) and birth preparation

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Doula Support (Rosanna) and birth preparation

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Doula birth support packages from £2,895

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Packages — Rosanna the Doula | Odyssey of Motherhood

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Improving local services for children & young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities

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Improving local services for children & young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities

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Phone line: 01225 764 647, 10.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday. Email: admin@wiltspcc.co.uk

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Professionals

The WPCC can help you gain access to parents and carers for purposes of consultative review of your services. In line with Wiltshire's Participation Strategy, we work with commissioners and strategic leads in developing services across social care, health and education.

We also have a seat on several boards, including the Children & Young People's Trust Stakeholder Partnership Board, Trust Disability SEN Group and the Learning Disability Partnership Board. Find out who we work with and contact us today to discover how we can work together to improve services for our mutual client group.

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The WPCC can help you gain access to parents and carers for purposes of consultative review of your services. In line with Wiltshire's Participation Strategy, we work with commissioners and strategic leads in developing services across social care, health and education.

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Wild Embers Pregnancy, Birth & Postnatal Classes

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Wild Embers Pregnancy, Birth & Postnatal Classes

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Fun and friendly Pregnancy Yoga, Hypnobirthing and Mum & Baby yoga in Amesbury and surrounding villages

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Pregnancy Yoga, Birth Prep, Hypnobirthing and Baby & Postnatal Yoga
covering salisbury, amesbury, larkhill, tidworth & Pewsey

Please note, I am currently on maternity leave, please do get in touch and I'll get back to when I get a spare few minutes. Alternatively, sign up to my e-newsletter to be kept informed of all my exciting updates.

Stretching, Snoozing and Snacks

Yoga, but with your mates who are all preggers too

Bossing Your Birth

Hypnobirthing is a ridiculous name for a logical, science and evidence based antenatal course that prepares you to make the most out of your birth and teaches you that you really canmake it a positive experience

Wide Awake Club

A stretch, wiggle and relax for you and baby. Plus loads of support from other new parents,

Getting Prepared

Struggling to pull a birth plan together, know what kind of birth you want but don't know how to get there? Want to ensure your birth plan is given the credit it deserves?

If the media and modern medicine didn't exist would you worry about birthing your baby? Or would you be confident in your bodies ability to grow and birth your baby just like the hundreds of thousands of birthers before us? Birth isn't tricky, it's totally natural and normal, we just need to discover and ignite our inner wild woman, to trust our body, our baby and our instincts

Elle's that girl. (or Elice if you've known me for a while but noone can ever pronounce it so we're gonna stick with Elle)

She/Her

Mother and wife first and foremost, birth nerd and cheerleader for enjoying pregnancy, bossing your birth and getting prepared for the post-natal period

They said the Hypnobirthing worked wonders.
Thank you so much for everything - so many of your tricks and points helped us to have the birth we wanted and also helping with breastfeeding now. Thank you, thank you thank you

A & J, Hypnobirthing Clients, June 2021

Formerly ZenMuma Elle

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Antenatal Classes | Wild Embers Pregnancy & Birth

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Pregnancy Yoga, Birth Prep, Hypnobirthing and Baby & Postnatal Yoga covering salisbury, amesbury, larkhill, tidworth & Pewsey Please note, I am currently on maternity leave, please do get in touch and I'll get back to when I get a spare few minutes. Alternatively, sign up to my e-newsletter to be kept informed of all my exciting updates.

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Baby Steps is the NHS Free Antenatal Course programme for parents with a Wiltshire postcode

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Baby Steps is the NHS Free Antenatal Course programme for parents with a Wiltshire postcode

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Speak to your midwife about what it covers or

Email: hcrg.babysteps@nhs.net

9 week course (6 sessions online, 3 sessions in person after you've had your baby)

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Babyprints Bath and Avon, Professional Life Casts

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Babyprints Bath and Avon, Professional Life Casts

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Creating memories of your newborn that you will treasure for ever.

WhatsApp: Claire 07850 765 470

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Babyprints Bath and Avon by Claire Addley - Babyprints

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Through every stage from pregnancy through to 5 years

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Here you will find information and useful website links to services and support available at every stage of your journey from Pregnancy to school age children.

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Antenatal Classes in Salisbury & Wiltshire

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Antenatal Classes in Salisbury & Wiltshire

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NCT antenatal classes with reduced rates available depending on circumstances. Expectant parents aged under 18 or with a yearly household income of less than £15,000 pay 10% of the course price. Those with a yearly household income of £15,000 - £25,000, students and those on government supports are also eligible for reductions of up to 90%. All parents are welcome to pay by instalment to make fees that bit more manageable.

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The Salisbury and South Wiltshire Branch is a friendly group run by local volunteers and trained NCT practitioners. We provide support, information, events and activities for new parents and parents-to-be in Salisbury and the surrounding areas.
NCT Signature Antenatal Courses...
​All NCT courses are led by specially trained and experienced practitioners who understand what matters to new mums and dads. Concessions and discounts are available for parents in receipt of benefits or on lower incomes.

Click below for more details and to book on.
Meet up...
Open house coffee mornings take place every month. Locations, days & times vary - details are posted on our Facebook page and group. All welcome, no need to be an NCT member! We also love to hear from willing hosts - do get in touch for more info.

During the summer months we aim to provide NCT Feed and Change facilities at local events such as the Play Day. Come and say hello and use our facilities away from the crowds.
Events...
We run Nearly New Sales, every Spring and Autumn at Leehurst Swan School SP1 3BQ For sale enquiries or more information about volunteering on the day, please email nns.salisbury@nct.org.uk

Branch coordinators

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The Salisbury and South Wiltshire Branch is a friendly group run by local volunteers and trained NCT practitioners. We provide support, information, events and activities for new parents and parents-to-be in Salisbury and the surrounding areas. NCT Signature Antenatal Courses... ​All NCT courses are led by specially trained and experienced practitioners who understand what matters to new mums and dads.

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Baby and Me - 5 week postnatal course in Wiltshire

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Baby and Me - 5 week postnatal course in Wiltshire

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Support from an advocate

0330 440 9000
info@theadvocacypeople.org.uk

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We are the advocacy people

As an independent charity, all of the services we provide are free and confidential .

We all know how hard it can be when we don't feel listened to, when what's important to us isn't taken seriously by others, or we just don't have the words to say what we really feel or want.

It can be even more difficult when decisions are being made about our health and social welfare.

We're The Advocacy People and we can help. We'll take time to understand your situation, explore the options and help you decide what you want to do and how you want to do it. We can give you as much or as little support as you want to put your views across.

We won't judge you, tell you what to do or take over things when you can do them yourself: it's your life and you deserve to be heard.

The areas in which we currently provide services are shown on the map below. Click on any highlighted area on the map to see which services we provide in that area.

For an alternative list of areas we provide services in, click here.

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We are the advocacy people As an independent charity, all of the services we provide are free and confidential . We all know how hard it can be when we don't feel listened to, when what's important to us isn't taken seriously by others, or we just don't have the words to say what we really feel or want.

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As a birth doula, I am here to support you (and your partner) through your antenatal period and preparation for birth

Birth package: £1,000

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Supporting women and birthing people and their families through the life changing and life enhancing journey of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Birth package from £1,200

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Supporting women and birthing people and their families through the life changing and life enhancing journey of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

I cover all areas within an hour of the SN9 postcode, including Swindon, Salisbury, Wiltshire, West Berkshire, parts of Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Dorset and Somerset.

My mission as a doula is to do my very best to ensure that women and birthing people and their families feel supported along their journey in pregnancy, can strive for a positive and empowering birth experience and have someone to lean on in those very busy first weeks after birth. I will be there to hold your hand, listen to your hopes and guide you, offering evidence based information to support your choices.

Everyone's situation and needs are different and I take the time to listen carefully to what you want and develop a tailored support plan with you. Please visit the Services page to find out more about what I can offer. You can also learn about the benefits of hiring a doula here.

If you are pregnant or you have recently had a baby and you are looking for additional support, I'd love to hear from you!

Connect with me:

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Birth and Postnatal Doula | The Doula Gem | Wiltshire

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The Doula Gem | Offering birth and postnatal doula support in Swindon, Salisbury, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Somerset and beyond.

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In person yoga and pilates classes, pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga/fitness around Salisbury and Old Sarum

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In person yoga and pilates classes, pregnancy yoga, mum and baby yoga/fitness around Salisbury and Old Sarum

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@radiantyogasalisbury

07726 554298

Facebook Radiant Yoga Salisbury

Facebook Jane Houlding

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Radiant Yoga offers a range of weekly yoga and pilates classes in Salisbury, Old Sarum, Laverstock and Amesbury, including beginners, hatha yoga, yoga for runners, pregnancy yoga/pilates and post natal mum and baby yoga/fitness. Beginners to advanced, with variations. Block booking, drop in. One to one classes also. @radiantyogasalisbury https://radiantyoga.co.uk/newsletter/ https://radiantyoga.co.uk/class-schedule-daily-and-weekly-timetable/

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Pregnancy & Postnatal yoga classes in Enford Village Hall and Andover YMCA.

Email: mamawaveyoga@gmail.com

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Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga | Pewsey, Andover & Marlborough | MamaWave Yoga

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MamaWave Yoga offers LushTums Pregnancy & Postnatal yoga for you and baby in Pewsey, Marlborough Andover, Tidworth, and surrounding villages. Relax, stay fit and comfortable. Meet other local mums and mums-to-be.

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Brodie's CPR campaign, with British Red Cross

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Learn how to perform life saving CPR on a baby. To watch the video, visit: https://youtu.be/lzCZbR5rtwU?feature=shared

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From baby bump through to sleepy newborns. Sessions cost £39 to book, Calne, Wiltshire

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From baby bump through to sleepy newborns and onto the tentative first steps from adventurous toddlers, we've been creating photographs to treasure of the most precious members of your family for over 30 years.

Sessions cost £39 to book and o ur bespoke service is all about taking unique, personal images just for you. Capturing those most precious of moments in time so that you can share them with your family and friends.

Our warm, comfortable and welcoming baby safe studio is the perfect place to relax and enjoy this special time in your life, as you get used to being a family. We've held the Master Photographers Association Certificate for Newborn Safety for over three years, as part of our commitment to caring for the families that visit us, so you can be sure that we'll look after you and your new baby.

Those first weeks will quickly go by and your baby won't stay tiny for long. Before you know it, they will be starting to explore the world around them and that first stage will be over.

WHAT AGE SHOULD MY BABY BE FOR A "NEWBORN" PHOTOSHOOT SESSION?

Newborn sessions normally take place within the first 2 weeks of your baby being born. This is so we can capture those soft, curled, sleepy images that your baby will soon grow out of. We can provisionally book these sessions based on your due date. This is particularly important to do as we only have a limited number of newborn sessions available each week. We know that babies rarely arrive on time (they're always trying to catch us out!) so don't worry if we have to rearrange appointments if your baby is earlier or later than expected.

Where possible, we suggest that you book in a provisional date for your newborn session, based on your due date, when you reach around your 20th week. The appointment can then remain a flexible date in our diary. Once you've had your baby, we'll ask that you get in touch with us to confirm that the date in the diary still works for you, or reschedule if not.

Your new born session is likely to last around 3 hours, to allow for baby to be fed, changed and settled during the photoshoot. We also feel that it's really important to us that you, as new parents, have time to relax and enjoy your newborn photoshoot as those early days with a new baby can be totally exhausting!

Our aim is to create soft, beautiful images for you to treasure, of this very special time in your lives. You are welcome to bring along any items that you'd like to include, such as toys, baby blankets, and maybe some of the gifts you may have been given for baby. Alternatively, we have a wide range of soft blankets, cloth wraps, hats, headbands etc available to choose from, here at the studio.

SIBLINGS

Becoming a big brother or sister can be an exciting time for some, for others it may take a little while to get used to having another little one around. It's important for them to feel involved so please let us know if you'd like to include some sibling shots of them and the new addition together.

MATERNITY SESSIONS

Our maternity photoshoots are a great way to capture the last weeks of your pregnancy. We recommend sessions take place around 34-38 weeks, as a guide. If you'd like a lasting reminder of your pregnancy curves, please call us as soon as possible. We'll create beautiful, sensitive and artistic images for you to treasure.

Book an appointment for any of our photoshoots through our 24 hour ONLINE DIARY. Alternatively, please call the studio on 01249 816707 and leave a message, if you have any questions at all.

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Baby Bump Studio Photography | Hallmark Photography

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New born baby photographer based in Wiltshire, town centre photographic studio with over 30 years experience, holders of the MPA newborn safety award.

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Sarah - Salisbury area Lactation Consultant

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Sarah - Salisbury area Lactation Consultant

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International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) located in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Here to support you and your child on your feeding journey.

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My charges are fixed prices and include travel within 15 miles of Salisbury, Wiltshire. For locations further than 15 miles, I charge 45p/mile (there & back).

(Please note that currently home visits are being assessed due to Coronavirus)

I am available for weekend and evening consultations in addition to weekdays

Up to an hour of personalised support to help you prepare for your new baby/babies, with an additional 10% discount on your first postnatal consultation, to be used within the first six months of your baby arriving.

Up to 1.5 hours of personalised support to help you with any breastfeeding challenges or infant feeding issues. Includes two weeks ongoing email and/or text support. and £10 discount on any follow ups.

30 minutes of chat in the comfort of your own home. Perfect for issues or concerns where a feeding observation is not essential to the consultation, eg. return to work, starting solids, introducing nursing manners.

GROUP SESSIONS / VOUCHERS

Bespoke group packages available for common issues and concerns, eg. preparing to breastfeed, starting solids, night weaning, stopping or winding down breastfeeding.

Gift vouchers also available.

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Services | Sarah Cowperthwaite IBCLC Salisbury Wiltshire

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My charges are fixed prices and include travel within 15 miles of Salisbury, Wiltshire. For locations further than 15 miles, I charge 45p/mile (there & back).

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An Independent Midwife will provide true Continuity of Carer – proven to improve outcomes, reduce the chance of intervention, and to increase satisfaction with the experience. (£6500 - £7000)

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A midwife is an expert in normal, physiological childbirth and the lead care provider throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood. They work with the family to empower, educate, support and advocate. Midwives work closely with other professionals to address any complexities that may occur

Having a midwife you know and trust throughout this time (Continuity of Midwifery Carer) is proven to increase satisfaction with the experience and lower the chance of unnecessary intervention and poor outcomes.

What is an Independent Midwife?

An Independent Midwife is a highly trained and experienced midwife who has chosen to work outside the NHS in a self-employed capacity. They must be registered to practice as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and work within their Code of Conduct, provide evidence based care and be fully insured to do so.

Independent Midwives work collaboratively with their NHS colleagues and all women are entitled to access any aspect of standard NHS maternity care alongside private care.

Why choose an Independent Midwife?

An Independent Midwife will provide true Continuity of Carer - proven to improve outcomes, reduce the chance of intervention, and to increase satisfaction with the experience. The family will receive all their care from a known and trusted midwife who has time and opportunity to tailor their service to the individual.

· More time for appointments, time for discussion, learning and preparing for birth.

· Supported decision making and empowerment.

· Information sharing about options, risks, benefits and alternatives.

· Flexibility for appointments where and when suits you best.

· More appointments when you need them - particularly after your baby is born.

Yes! Independent Midwives are regulated and monitored by the same standards as NHS midwives. IMs are often more experienced in supporting birth choices outside of standard NHS guidelines.

Why do I have to pay for this?

Most NHS maternity services are not able to provide this level of care, despite the evidence of the benefits.

Independent Midwives are self-employed and have to cover the costs of everything from petrol to equipment, through updates, training and professional registration, to insurance and printing, and everything else in between.

Full package of care: Antenatal, Birth and Postanatal care costs £6500 - £7000

Full Antenatal Care Package costs £2000

Full Postnatal Care Package costs £2000

Single one-off appointments cost £200 - £250 depending on what you need

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Independent Midwifery & Complementary Therapies for Pregnancy and Birth

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Baby and Toddler groups across BSW (MNVP List)

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Baby and Toddler groups across BSW (MNVP List)

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Please let us know about groups that can be added to this resource- they must be free or under £3 to attend and open to all parents

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Supporting Visually Impaired Mums and Dads across the UK

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Whether you are expecting a baby or thinking of starting a family, we are delighted that you are considering us for your care. We are a small, professional, and friendly team supporting approximately 2,500 mothers per year.

Our aim is for you to have a safe and fully informed pregnancy and birth experience, resulting in a healthy mother and baby. We like to offer parents a choice of where they give birth, and our priority is to provide high quality care. This can be in the Maternity Unit, our new Birth Centre or at home.

We are a team that include caring midwives and experienced specialist doctors (obstetricians), led by Joanne Hayward, Head of Maternity & Neonatal Services. We are supported by our other healthcare professionals from the Neonatal Unit and across the hospital to provide you with the most comprehensive care. We always include the parents in any decisions made, keeping you fully informed and involved in your care and supporting you to make the right decisions for you and your baby. We also encourage you to tell us about your needs and expectations.

Our Unit includes:

We invite you to register your pregnancy with us any time after the sixth week of your pregnancy.
If you are looking to book your pregnancy care with us, please click here:

Please note: For a few days (beginning 26th June) due to a technical fault, we have been unable to receive pregnancy notifications via the 'Register Your Pregnancy with Us' button above. We are pleased to announce that this issue has since been resolved.

If you have informed us of your pregnancy and have not received a call from your midwife (within 72 hours of you logging your details with us), can we ask that you kindly re-register your pregnancy, using the ' Register Your Pregnancy with Us' button or email us on sft.maternity.routine.enquiries@nhs.net. You can call our Triage Team on 01722 425185.
We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience this has caused.

Please feel free to explore all the useful information on our website, to help guide you from pre-conception, all the way through your pregnancy, labour, birth and caring for your baby.

Please note: Where the term 'women' is used on this page, this refers to all birthing people.

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Whether you are expecting a baby or thinking of starting a family, we are delighted that you are considering us for your care. We are a small, professional, and friendly team supporting approximately 2,500 mothers per year. Our aim is for you to have a safe and fully informed pregnancy and birth experience, resulting in a healthy mother and baby.

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The Health Visiting Service is a dedicated team of professionals holding a range of skills and qualifications to support expectant mothers during pregnancy and after the birth.
Email:  vcl.wiltshirespa@nhs.net

0300 247 0090 (Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00)

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The Health Visiting Service is a dedicated team of professionals holding a range of skills and qualifications to support expectant mothers during pregnancy and after the birth.

We deliver child and family health services, provide ongoing additional services for vulnerable children and families and contribute to multidisciplinary services in safeguarding and protecting children.

Support available:

North Wiltshire: inc. Malmesbury, Chippenham, Calne, Cricklade

East Wiltshire: inc. Devizes, Marlborough, Pewsey, Tidworth

South Wiltshire: inc. Salisbury, Amesbury, Wilton, Silton, Mere

West Wiltshire: inc. Bradford upon Avon, Melksham, Trowbridge, Warminster

About us

Expectant mothers will be automatically referred into the health visiting service. When your baby is born, the health visiting team will receive automatic notification from the hospital. A health visitor will make contact with you and arrange to meet with you. At this visit, you will be able to discuss with your visiting health visitor how often you would like to be seen and where this contact happens. If you move into the area after your child is born, your new GP will let us know you have registered and we will make contact within 14 days of receiving the information from your new GP practice. Should your child be over five years of age, the school nursing service will receive details that you child has transferred into school. The school nurse will make contact with you on school entry at four to five years of age.

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Wiltshire Health Visiting Team - Wiltshire Children's Community Services

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The Health Visiting Service is a dedicated team of professionals holding a range of skills and qualifications to support expectant mothers during pregnancy and after the birth. We deliver child and family health services, provide ongoing additional services for vulnerable children and families and contribute to multidisciplinary services in safeguarding and protecting children.

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This group is for NICU mums to share thoughts, feelings, rants, events, articles or anything you feel will help the group.

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Salisbury NICU warrior parents has 234 members. It's very hard having a baby in NICU and harder still as your family, friends and other mums can't understand what you have been through or are going...

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Perineal tears during childbirth (Chinese)

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Perineal tears during childbirth (Chinese)

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孕期您需要了解的事项

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Baby and Toddler groups in the Salisbury area 

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Baby and Toddler groups in the Salisbury area 

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Run by parents, for parents. Babies and Toddlers welcome. Most groups ask for a £1-£2 donation per family (to go towards replacement toys, hall hire, snacks etc)

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Please email the Editor to list or amend your group on salisbury@raring2go.co.uk Non-profit groups only. MONDAYS
Dads and Littluns Facebook page
Studio Theatre, Ashley Rd, SP2 7TN Mondays 10am-12pm
Specifically for Dads with preschoolers. £2 per Dad (multiple kids no extra charge.)
Bumps, Babies and Blessings
St Georges Hall, Harnham.£1.50 per family. Mondays 9.30-11.30am. Term time only.

Landford Ladybirds Toddler Group Facebook page

Landford Methodist Hall, SP5 2AF, Mondays 9.15-11.45am, £1.50 per family.
Happy Nappy Group
Sixpenny Handley Village Hall, Mondays term time, 10-11.30am. Adults £1, Children 50p, under 6mths free. Play, sing and chat. Refreshments.
Supertots
Sharp Hall, The Packway, Larkhill, SP4 8RB, Mondays, 9.30-11.30am. £1 per family includes tea/coffee for adults and snacks for children. Different arts & crafts activities each week. Free play and song/rhyme time.
Jolly Tots
Choulston Close Community Centre, Netheravon SP4 9RZ, Mondays & Fridays, 10am-12pm, £1 per family. All money goes towards toys and equipment

Little Phoenix Toddlers Facebook Page

Phoenix Hall, Netheravon, SP4 9PJ Mondays 9.30-11am, £1.50 per family. Snacks and drinks included.
TUESDAYS
Panda Club - Downton
Downton Baptist Church, South Lane (behind the White Horse pub), Tuesdays term time, 9.30am-11am. A wide variety of toys, activities, craft and music. £2 per family includes tea/coffee and snacks for the little ones. Hanna Cheeseman 07954 219325 or Jess Sims 07714 339711
Cafe on the Green Toddler Group
Bishopdown Farm Pavilion, SP1 3GY, Tuesdays all year round, 1.30-4pm. Craft, toys and sing along.

Salisbury Methodist Church Group
Salisbury Methodist Church, St Edmund's Church St, SP1 1EF, Tuesdays & Fridays in term time, 10 - 11.30am. £1.50 per family. Drinks & snacks. Email outreachworker@salisburymethodist.org.uk for more info
Twiglets Toddler Group
Morgans Vale & Woodfalls School, Tuesdays, 9-11.30am term time only. Also Thursdays 10-11am term time only. Singing, dancing, musical instruments, snacks and drinks.. £2 per family. First session free.
Tommy's Toddler Group
St Thomas's House, St Thomas's Square, SP1 1BA, Tuesdays 2-3.30pm

Low key activities to give parents a chance to chat. Outdoor garden in good weather. Snacks & drinks.
Tree Tots
Forres Sandle Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS, Tuesdays & Thursdays, term time, 2-3.30pm. Free including refreshments.
Parent & Toddler Group
Quaker Meeting House, 51 Wilton Road, Tuesdays, 10-11.30am.

This welcoming Group began nearly 5 years ago and is organised by DBS certified volunteers. Ph 01722 331195.
Rhymetime
Netheravon Library, Tuesdays, term time, 9.15-9.45am. Join in the fun with songs, shakers and scarves. Free for babies and toddlers. Ph 01980 670018.
WEDNESDAYS Jolly Tots
Choulston Close Community Centre, Netheravon SP4 9RZ, Wednesdays, 4-5.30pm, £1 per family. All money goes towards toys and equipment
St Michael's Children's Group
96 St Michael's Rd, Salisbury, SP2 9LE, 1-3pm, SEN friendly, with changing places station, makaton signing and separate quiet room available. Weds pm & Thurs am. Term time only. Click here to join the facebook group. For more info ph Carly on 07854 244423 or Louise on 07917 757785
St Georges Toddler Group
St Georges Hall, Harnham. Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30. Term time and holidays. £1.50 per family.

Godolphin Toddler Group website

Godolphin Prep School, Milford Hill, SP1 2RA, Wednesdays in term time, 9.30-11am

Fun crafts, music and activities. Boys and Girls 18mths-3yrs. Call 01722 430652.
Salisbury Twins & More Playgroup website The Ark
Bob Blandford Scout Hall, 1 Queen St, Wilton, SP2 0AL, Wednesdays fortnightly term time only, 10am-12pm

St Paul's Church Centre, Fisherton St, SP2 7QW. Wednesdays term time, 10.15-11.45am.
THURSDAYS Alderbury Toddler Group
A friendly, warm and safe place to come for a chat, cuppa and cake. To find out more email debbie@wearestpauls.church
St Michael's Children's Group
Whaddon Church, Southampton Rd, Thursdays 10am-12pm, term time only. £1.50 per family. Drinks and snacks. Different activities every week.
Harnham Free Church Toddler Group.
96 St Michael's Rd, Salisbury, SP2 9LE, 10-11.30am, SEN friendly, with changing places station, makaton signing and separate quiet room available. Term time only. Click here to join the facebook group. For more info ph Carly on 07854 244423 or Louise on 07917 757785
Porton Toddler Group
Harnham Free Church, Ridings Mead, Harnham. Thursdays 10 - 11:30. Term time only. £1 per family.

Porton Memorial Hall, Idmiston Rd, SP4 0LB, Thursdays term time, 10am-12pm. £2 per family.
Salisbury Baptist Toddlers
Toys, craft activity, snack time and singing.

Baptist Church, 41 Brown St, SP1 2AS, Thursdays, 10am-12.30pm £1 entry
Little Acorns at Hale
Friendly group. Refreshments for adults and children
Larkhill Tots
Hale Village Hall, Hatchet Green, nr Fordingbridge, SP6 2NE, Thursdays term time, 9.30-11.30am. £2 per family. Refreshments. Different activities each week. Term time only.
Teddy Bear's Toddler Group
Larkhill Community Centre, SP4 8DG, Thursdays, 9.30-11am. Free to attend, but please bring a snack to share.
St Andrews Toddlers
St Francis Church Hall, Beatrice Rd, SP1 3PN, 10am-11.40am. £2 per family. Term time only.
Twiglets Toddler Group
Laverstock & Ford Village Hall, Park Lane, SP1 1RQ, Thursdays term time, 10-11.30am. £1.50 up to two children. 50p additional children. Includes refreshments and crafts.
Tree Tots
Morgans Vale & Woodfalls School, Tuesdays, 9-11.30am term time only. Also Thursdays 10-11am term time only. Singing, dancing, musical instruments, snacks and drinks.. £2 per family. First session free.
Cafe on the Green Tot's Cafe
Forres Sandle Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS, Tuesdays & Thursdays, term time, 2-3.30pm. Free including refreshments.
FRIDAYS
Bishopdown Farm Pavilion, SP1 3GY. Thrusday 9:00 - 11:00. Toys, puzzles, ride-ons and a great place to have a chat, all welcome. Just drop in or contact Christine, owbemerton@gmail.com

Bramshaw Bunnies Find us on facebook
St Osmund's Toddler Group
Bramshaw Village Hall, SO43 7JE Fridays, 9.15-11.45am, £2 per family

St Osmund's Preschool, Exeter St, SP1 2SG, Fridays term time, 1.30-3.30pm, £1 per session.

Norman Court Stay & Play website

West Tytherley, SP5 1NH, Fridays term time, 9.30-11am, £3 per child, £5 for two, under 6mths free

Sensory play, walking in the woods, themed activities each week. Parent participation required! Drinks & snacks

St Martin's Toddler Group Facebook page

St Martin's Centre, St Martin's Church St, Salisbury, SP1 2HY, Fridays term time, 10am-12pm.

West Dean Busy B's
King George's Hall, West Dean, SP5 1JA, Fridays term time, 10am-12pm (plus holiday activities schedule) A large space for little ones to run around and a safe area for non-walkers/babies. Crafts, singing, instruments. Refreshments. £2 per session. First session free. Call Lois on 07867 500515.

Bishopstone Playgroup Facebook Group

Bishopstone Village Hall, Butt Lane, SP5 4AA, Fridays term time, 9.30-11am. £2 for one child, £2.50 for two or more.

Salisbury Methodist Church Group
Salisbury Methodist Church, St Edmund's Church St, SP1 1EF, Tuesdays & Fridays in term time, 10 - 11.30am. £1.50 per family. Drinks & snacks. Email outreachworker@salisburymethodist.org.uk for more info
Jolly Tots
St Gregory's Little Stars Toddler Group Facebook Page
St Gregory's Church Hall, SP2 7JP, Mon, Weds & Fridays in term time, 10am-11.30am £1.50 for one adult & two children. Large hall, good variety of toys, outside area in good weather. All welcome for play and a chat. Just drop in or phone Chris 01722 321109 or Lesa 07894 851379.

Choulston Close Community Centre, Netheravon SP4 9RZ, Tuesdays & Fridays, 10am-12pm, £1 per family. All money goes towards toys and equipment

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Baby & Toddler Playgroups in Salisbury area

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Please email the Editor to list or amend your group on salisbury@raring2go.co.uk Non-profit groups only. MONDAYS Dads and Littluns Facebook page Studio Theatre, Ashley Rd, SP2 7TN Mondays 10am-12pm Specifically for Dads with preschoolers. £2 per Dad (multiple kids no extra charge.) Bumps, Babies and Blessings St Georges Hall, Harnham.£1.50 per family.

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The Compassionate Friends - supporting bereaved parents

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Jane is the Salisbury volunteer. To contact her, please call our Helpline on 0345 123 2304 or email helpline@tcf.org.uk for contact details.

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Online support groups for specific circumstances

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Each year thousands of parents suffer the loss of a son or a daughter. Please help us to support families in their time of greatest need.
Make a donation

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Events | Online support groups for specific circumstances

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Online support groups for specific circumstances Support our work Each year thousands of parents suffer the loss of a son or a daughter. Please help us to support families in their time of greatest need. Make a donation Content © The Compassionate Friends. Registered in England and Wales, no 04029535.

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A breastfeeding support group for parents and parents-to-be in the Wiltshire area. Breastfeeding Counsellors and Peer Supporters available.

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Salisbury Breastfeeding Support Group (UK) has 2,141 members. A support group for Mummies in the Salisbury, Wiltshire area - come and find advice, support, ask questions, help others and 'keep calm,...

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Doulas Without Borders is a UK wide network of volunteers offering accessible, grassroots services to women and childbearing people experiencing multiple disadvantage and financial hardship during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

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Doulas Without Borders is a voluntary network, offering accessible grass roots services to women experiencing multiple disadvantage and financial hardship during pregnancy, birth and early motherhood. We currently have over 200 volunteers. Our focus is on providing the emotional, physical and informational support which is crucial during pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.

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Supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby

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Supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby

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Southampton Sands  covers Southampton, Winchester, Eastleigh, the New Forest, Salisbury, and further afield.

The group is run by volunteers who have all originally come to the group for support after their babies died.

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Support Meetings

Meetings are held each month, on a Friday, at 7:30pm - 9:30pm.

The 2019 dates are as follows:

Friday 8th November

Friday 6th December

Facebook list of meetings (and other events)
The venue is:

Itchen North District Scout Training Centre
Rampart Road
Bitterne Manor
Southampton, SO18 1AG

Link to Google Map

Doors open at 7:15pm and the actual meeting starts at 7:30pm. We have a break in the middle and finish at 9:30pm. Befrienders and volunteers will meet you and assist with making you feel comfortable.

These meetings provide a safe place to talk about our babies that are gone too soon, without worry or judgement. We are all at different stages, but we are all grieving and we may all grieve in different ways too.

We have books that you can borrow, and leaflets to read.

Our befrienders, who have received training from Sands, are on hand to help. If you have never been to a Sands support meeting before, please contact us and we'll happily explain what happens. We hope you can come along and get to meet others and hear their stories and share yours (if you wish).

The support meetings are free of charge, but please remember that our befrienders are not trained counsellors.

Any questions or concerns please contact us.

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Meetings are held each month, on a Friday, at 7:30pm - 9:30pm. The 2019 dates are as follows: Friday 8th November Friday 6th December Facebook list of meetings (and other events) The venue is: Itchen North District Scout Training Centre Rampart Road Bitterne Manor Southampton, SO18 1AG Link to Google Map Doors open at 7:15pm and the actual meeting starts at 7:30pm.

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How to register the birth of your baby/ies in Wiltshire

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How to register the birth of your baby/ies in Wiltshire

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Wiltshire is pleased to offer a variety of parenting programmes for parents and carers

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A  place where parents of children aged 0–5 years can share the challenges and joys of parenthood.

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Our Wiltshire Children's Centre services have a dedicated website providing information for parents and carers of 0-5's in Wiltshire on the range of support available in your area. You can also download local time-tables, activity packs and the latest newsletters from our services.

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Our Wiltshire Children's Centre services have a dedicated website providing information for parents and carers of 0-5's in Wiltshire on the range of support available in your area. You can also download local time-tables, activity packs and the latest newsletters from our services.