Do you want a healthy pregnancy?
- Do you smoke?
- Struggle with weight?
- Are you diabetic?
- Have gestational diabetes?
Make an appointment to see your GP/practice nurse to get support. They can help you improve your health now and the health of your future family
To be as healthy as you can be – download the Planning For Pregnancy App www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/planning-a-pregnancy
Your health now affects the health of you and your family in the future
Are you considering pregnancy.
Visit https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/blogs-and-stories/im-pregnant/pregnancy-news-and-blogs/new-planning-pregnancy-tool-launched-support-safe-and-healthy-pregnancies
Please contact the reception team to arrange an appointment with our HCA Kelly for a pre-conception review.
Mental Health Support
Walsall Talking Therapy Service ( NHS Talking Therapies )
NHS talking therapies can help you if you’re struggling to cope with feelings of anxiety or depression. Rest Assured it’s totally confidential. You can self-refer by calling 0800 953 0995, emailing talkingtherapies.walsall@nhs.net, or complete a form online at https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/walsall-talking-therapies
find out more at www.nhs.uk/talk
Walsall Pregnancy Help
WPH offer a specialist service relative to pregnancy and general counselling service and educational services (WPH Counselling and education services). Their services are totally unbiased and are there to meet the needs of all, appointments can be arranged either through direct referral from statutory organisations or by telephone contact 01922 64900 or email wphcounselling@btconnect.com
http://www.wphcounselling.org/
For further information about support your mental health before, during and after a pregnancy, visit https://tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/mental-wellbeing/mental-health-during-and-after-pregnancy
Healthy Lifestyles Services (includes support for healthy weight, safe alcohol intake,quitting smoking before pregnancy.
One you Walsall is a free healthy lifestyle service dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of all residents across Walsall. Our services are here to help you make great choices in your lifestyle including: physical activity; health eating; weight loss; emotional wellbeing; welfare; alcohol reduction; quitting smoking; NHS health checks, We can support everyone – adults, families and workplaces, and we are also here to help you find the right support. For more information :
One You Walsall / Mytime Active
01922 444 044 Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm
www.mytimeactive.co.uk/one-you-walsall
http://www.oneyouwalsall.com
Online resources
http://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthyliving/fuller
https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthy-sustainable-diets/hydration/
Healthy start Vitamins and food vouchers for eligible families
If you’re pregnant or have children under the age of 4 you can get free vouchers or payments every 4 weeks to spend on
- Cow’s milk
- Fresh, frozen or tinned fruit and vegtables
- Infant formula milk
- Fresh, dried and tinned pulses.
You can also get free healthy start vitamins.
- Get help to buy food and milk.