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DadPad: The Essential Guide for dads-to- be and New dads – Perfect New Baby Gift for dads

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Great prices on your favourite Baby brands plus free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

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Providing support on Ward 17 and CDS 5 days per week and out in the Community in Lancshire

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We're here to support you and your unique experience of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

Our vision is that everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected, and safe.

We share evidence-based information you can trust

We create opportunities to connect with other parents

We listen to your experiences, amplify all parents' voices and campaign for change

We are strong advocates for improving experiences of pregnancy, birth, infant feeding, and early parenthood, equitably, for all parents.

Access networks of support and build friendships through our courses and community events.

Use our resources to make informed decisions that feel right for you.

Information for parents

If you're pregnant or a new parent, we know that you will have a number of questions and concerns about coronavirus. In our sections below, we've created a range of articles about how coronavirus might affect your pregnancy, birth and early days as a parent.

Pregnancy

When it comes to your pregnancy, we've got it covered. You'll find everything you need to help you feel confident and reassured over the next nine months right here.
Find out more

Labour & birth

Thinking about how, what happens and where to give birth? We're here to help you feel more confident. We've got information and tips on everything you need to know.
Find out more

Baby & toddler

Your baby's arrived and you've probably got 101 things on your mind. Don't worry, you're not on your own. We're here with information and support as your baby develops.
Find out more

Life as a parent

You've just had a baby and everyone is focused on your little one. But how about you? We're with you on your journey with support and tips from other mums and dads.
Find out more

Courses and workshops

Interactive, engaging and social, our antenatal course is a fun and exciting way to grow your knowledge of birth and early parenthood, and make life-long friends.
View all courses & workshops

Local activities and meet-ups

Our local activities and meet-ups can help you build up a supportive social network around you.

Support NCT Charity by becoming a member

Join NCT and there's great member benefits for you - exclusive live talks, money-saving offers & competitions, digital magazine & quick-read newsletters, plus early entry to every NCT Nearly New Sale - whilst you help fund free support for others.

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The UK's leading charity for parents | NCT

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We are the charity that supports people as they become parents. We're here for you through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

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Information for all stages of Pregnancy birth and Postnatally

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Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child's language skills. Explore our simple activities and play ideas and find out about babies and toddlers' amazing early development.

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Children’s language development and parenting advice - BBC Tiny Happy People

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A chatty child is a happy child, so Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child’s communication skills through simple interaction and play.

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National Support throughout Pregnancy and Beyond

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National Support throughout Pregnancy and Beyond

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Lots of resources to access for support throughout your journey as a family

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Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child's language skills. Explore our simple activities and play ideas and find out about babies and toddlers' amazing early development.

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Children’s language development and parenting advice - BBC Tiny Happy People

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A chatty child is a happy child, so Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child’s communication skills through simple interaction and play.

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Feeding cues - learning to spot when your baby is hungry

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More in depth information about formula milks and general nutrition for infants and children.

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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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Premium access to this app for Eden, South lakes, Furness and Lancashire

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Using smart technology, we provide parents and parents-to-be with vital support on their breastfeeding and parenting journey, anytime, anywhere.

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Drugs in Breastmilk factsheets - The Breastfeeding Network

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These factsheets have been compiled by our Drugs in Breastmilk information service team of pharmacists. If you are unable to find the information you are looking for below, or you still have questions, you can contact the team by sending a private message via our Facebook page or via email. Please provide as much information as possible (age […]

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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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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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We're here to support you and your unique experience of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

Our vision is that everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected, and safe.

We share evidence-based information you can trust

We create opportunities to connect with other parents

We listen to your experiences, amplify all parents' voices and campaign for change

We are strong advocates for improving experiences of pregnancy, birth, infant feeding, and early parenthood, equitably, for all parents.

Access networks of support and build friendships through our courses and community events.

Use our resources to make informed decisions that feel right for you.

Information for parents

If you're pregnant or a new parent, we know that you will have a number of questions and concerns about coronavirus. In our sections below, we've created a range of articles about how coronavirus might affect your pregnancy, birth and early days as a parent.

Pregnancy

When it comes to your pregnancy, we've got it covered. You'll find everything you need to help you feel confident and reassured over the next nine months right here.
Find out more

Labour & birth

Thinking about how, what happens and where to give birth? We're here to help you feel more confident. We've got information and tips on everything you need to know.
Find out more

Baby & toddler

Your baby's arrived and you've probably got 101 things on your mind. Don't worry, you're not on your own. We're here with information and support as your baby develops.
Find out more

Life as a parent

You've just had a baby and everyone is focused on your little one. But how about you? We're with you on your journey with support and tips from other mums and dads.
Find out more

Courses and workshops

Interactive, engaging and social, our antenatal course is a fun and exciting way to grow your knowledge of birth and early parenthood, and make life-long friends.
View all courses & workshops

Local activities and meet-ups

Our local activities and meet-ups can help you build up a supportive social network around you.

Support NCT Charity by becoming a member

Join NCT and there's great member benefits for you - exclusive live talks, money-saving offers & competitions, digital magazine & quick-read newsletters, plus early entry to every NCT Nearly New Sale - whilst you help fund free support for others.

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Friendly breastfeeding support from pregnancy onward.

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Lactation Consultants of Great Britain - Charity

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LCGB is a registered charity working to improve the health and wellbeing of families through advocacy and expert IBCLC breastfeeding care

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Kath Kennedy Infant feeding Maternity Support worker

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Kath Kennedy Infant feeding Maternity Support worker

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kath.kennedy@mbht.nhs.uk
07929879202

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Wendy Thompson - Infant feeding lead across UHMBT  

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07805744412
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Home * What we do * Children & Families * 0-19 Child and Family Support Service

Supporting children and families in Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle and Copeland

Family Action is delighted to be working closely with Cumbria County Council to deliver their new 0-19 Child and Family Support Service, having officially taken over provision on 1 January 2020.

Our support

We are currently in the process of mapping existing provision against the new service specifications. In the meantime, we expect existing services to continue as usual. If you have any specific questions, for instance around session times or availability, please see the new ' What's On ' guides for each area below, or speak directly with your local centre manager.

Once the above mapping has been finalised, we will be offering a wide range of services, including but not limited to:

Advice:

Information and advice sessions

Online information, advice and support

Signposting to local services

Universal peer support group

Help:

Support and coaching on a 1:1 basis

Referral to a universal or specialist service

Participation in specialist group work

Further help:

Bespoke 1:1 support and coaching to help you address your and your family's needs

Referral to a universal or specialist service

Follow-up coaching

Current services

Get information on all the current services and activities available in each area in our new ' What's On ' guides, as well as where to find them and how to get in touch, by clicking on the relevant section below.

We're here to provide a listening ear, answer particular parenting questions or help with guidance around more complex issues. All support takes place via telephone, text message or email and is free.

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Family Action is delighted to be working closely with Cumbria County Council to deliver their new 0-19 Child and Family Support Service, having officially taken over provision on 1 January 2020. Our support We are currently in the process of mapping existing provision against the new service specifications.

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Working on behalf of Cumbria County Council, our service offers a range of support for children, young people and families

The 0-19 Child and Family Support Service, is commissioned by Cumbria County Council. It offers a range of support for children, young people and families.

Through this service, everyone will be able to:

Access information and advice online or face to face (this may be in centres or out in the community).

Find out about events and activities that are happening locally.

Bring babies/toddlers to an open play session or drop-in event.

Some families may require extra help and referrals are accepted from partner agencies as well as self referrals. This support may include:

One-to-one support for the child or young person.

Taking part in group activities with a particular focus: this could be for either children/young people or parents/carers, or both together.

Finding a solution to a particular problem or difficulty through a strengths based approach/coaching support - support will vary from family to family.

Being introduced to others who can help with a specific problem where appropriate.

Building a supportive team around the family, for example through an Early Help/Signs of Wellbeing approach.

The team are based in Children's Centres, however the service is delivered largely on an outreach basis in partnership with community venues, libraries, health or education settings as well as within the family home where appropriate.

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South Lakeland 0 - 19 Child and Family Support Service

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Working on behalf of Cumbria County Council, our service offers a range of support for children, young people and families The 0-19 Child and Family Support Service, is commissioned by Cumbria County Council. It offers a range of support for children, young people and families.

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Our weekly groups

We run 3 free drop-in groups every week: Monday mornings (Ulverston), Thursday mornings (Kendal) and Friday mornings (Windermere)
Pop along to meet other folks who are pregnant, breastfeeding, combi feeding or expressing.
If you're loving breastfeeding, come along to share the joy, and to inspire the 'newer' folks who are just starting out. Whatever your breastfeeding goal, we'll support and help you to reach it. Our groups are welcoming, social get-togethers, as well as places to find support and help. We have refreshments at all our groups. And there's often cake - feel free to bring some to share!
If you're having feeding challenges, there's 1:1 support at every group, from Ann Bruce who is a dual-qualified Breastfeeding Counsellor and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). We also have a team of wonderful volunteers, who meet and greet, pour the proper coffee, make tea and toast, offer a listening ear and, in some cases, basic breastfeeding support.

All our groups are free to attend, though donations towards our costs are always welcome. Your support will help us to be there for the next families who need us. You can make one-off or regular donations to us through our JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/cumbriabreastfeeding

Mums-to-be and mums in and around South Cumbria are also invited to join our closed Facebook group, SCBS In It Together.
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/233370164464923)
In February 2023 we will be starting a new live, online, weekly group on Tuesday afternoons. Our Early Days Room is open to any member of our closed Facebook group, but is particularly aiming to meet the needs of parents in the early weeks of breastfeeding. It can be hard to leave the house 'on time' when your baby is tiny, so we're bringing a group to you in your home. Feel free to wear your PJs.

We also offering some 1:1 support via videocall and email, for families who need support or help but who can't make it to a group.

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Our weekly groups We run 3 free drop-in groups every week: Monday mornings (Ulverston), Thursday mornings (Kendal) and Friday mornings (Windermere) Pop along to meet other folks who are pregnant, breastfeeding, combi feeding or expressing. If you're loving breastfeeding, come along to share the joy, and to inspire the 'newer' folks who are just starting ...

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Safer sleep overview - The Lullaby Trust

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An easy guide to practicing safer sleep for your baby and reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS, or cot death).

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This simple, concise guide provides parents who are bottle feeding with an overview on how to bottle feed responsively and, for parents who are formula feeding, how to choose an infant formula.

Bottle feeding as responsively as possible can help support the development of a close and loving parent-infant relationship. More tips on building a close and loving relationship with babies can be found in our Building a Happy Baby leaflet for parents.

UNICEF UK's Baby Friendly Initiative is firmly committed to the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. However, in the UK bottle feeding remains very common and so we also work to ensure the best outcomes possible for babies when they are not breastfed. When considering use of our materials outside of the UK, we suggest taking into account the country context and individual needs before deciding whether or not our materials are suitable for use.

Further reading

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Infant formula and responsive bottle feeding - Baby Friendly Initiative

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Why you might want to put the baby books down...

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In this video, we highlight the issues behind the UK's low breastfeeding rates and call on UK and devolved governments to take urgent steps to tackle this.

Our Call to Action campaign urges UK governments to address the UK's low breastfeeding rates in order to save lives, improve health and cut costs. It's time to shift responsibility for this public health issue away from individual parents and change the conversation away from individual guilt and blame.

Find out more in this short video which highlights the reasons for the UK's low breastfeeding rates, how we can address them, and why this is so important.

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Call to Action video - Baby Friendly Initiative

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Our video highlights the UK's low breastfeeding rates and calls on UK and devolved governments to take urgent steps to tackle this.

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Expressing and storing breastmilk - The Breastfeeding Network

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This page gives you some tips on how to hand express and store your breastmilk. It also answers some frequently asked questions on this topic. You might be thinking of returning to work, or study, or planning a night out. It can also help relieve pressure from a blocked duct or mastitis. Expressing small amounts […]

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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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Is Your Baby Getting Enough Milk - Video - Global Health Media Project

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A common concern of a new mother is whether her baby is getting enough milk. This video shows signs to tell whether the baby is feeding well.

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Breastfeeding tips, including how to get your baby attached (latched on) properly at the breast, and getting comfortable when you're breastfeeding.

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In this video, a breastfeeding counsellor helps a mother with her positioning and attachment whilst breastfeeding.

Key to achieving the Baby Friendly standards is a workforce able to support mothers to breastfeed effectively. This video provides some guidance on this.

You can see more of the 'From Bump to Breastfeeding' DVD on the Best Beginnings website.

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Positioning and attachment video - Baby Friendly Initiativ

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The Early Days and relationship building

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The Early Days and relationship building

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This video looks at both the theory and practice of relationship building and responsive breastfeeding, supporting families to get their relationship with their baby off to the best start.

Hear mothers and professionals give tips and advice on what it can mean to have a close and loving relationship with your new baby.

Find more relationship building resources

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Breastfeeding and relationships in the early days video - Baby Friendly Initiative

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Baby Friendly's video on breastfeeding and relationship building covers views and tips from both mothers and health professionals.