Helpful Links and Information
Below are some of the organisations that we like to signpost towards for further information, advice and support.
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This website presents research evidence about biologically normal sleep for human babies.
They discuss how infant sleep may vary due to cultural behaviours and expectations such as what babies are fed, where they sleep, and how we interpret their needs. This information is for:
parents who wish to make informed choices about infant sleep and night-time care
health practitioners who wish to share evidence-based information with parents about infant sleep.
Information taken from the Basis website.
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The Lullaby Trust exists to keep babies safe and to keep grieving families supported. They do this by funding life-saving research, empowering families with expert baby safety advice and supporting grieving families through their darkest days.
Information taken from the Lullaby Trust website.
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HACW provides mental health and learning disability services for all ages across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
They also run community hospitals and minor injury units, deliver community nursing, and offer specialist services in Worcestershire — including sexual health, dental care, and support for children and families.
Information taken from the Trust website.
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If you think you need medical help right now, NHS 111 online can tell you what to do next. Alternatively use the information on this website to contact the most appropirate service for your healthcare need.
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The Cedar Tree provides support to anyone:
Who has experienced loss through a miscarriage or stillbirth
Who is struggling:
with an unplanned pregnancy
after an abortion
after a medical termination for abnormality
with a loss following IVF
They provide friendly, caring support in Worcestershire to women and men of all ages.
Information from their website.
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Worcestershire County Council have developed this virtual family hub to give you a range of resources to help support you and your family.
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The Family Fun and Support website collates all of the events happening in Worcestershire for families, from antenatal care to activities for teenagers.
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Dr Sara Wickham PhD, MA, PGCert, BA(Hons) is a bestselling author, speaker, and researcher who works independently. Sara is the Director of the Birth Information Project.
Sara’s career has been varied and includes three decades of experience as a midwife, lecturer and researcher.
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Independent breastfeeding support and information - visit their website here.
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Dads Matter supports fathers in building the strong, positive, and lasting relationships their children need to grow, thrive, and feel secure. Especially through the challenges of separation, their focus is on empowering you to be the dad your child needs. Find them here.
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Worcestershire Mums Network is a CIC established in 2013 to support local mothers. They offer peer support and solidarity, evidence based advice, and face-to-face groups for mums and young children. They can also signpost you towards other local avenues of support. Find them here.