New baby and parent resources

Pregnancy and Coronavirus resources

NHS conditions - Pregnancy and Coronavirus

NHS Maternity leaflets relating to Coronavirus

Pregnancy and Coronavirus - Youtube video

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists - Coronavirus infection and pregnancy

The eRedbook is the digital version of the paper red book. This is a record of your child's health and development including their growth and immunisations. The eRedbook allows you to securely record your child's firsts and share their health record with significant others in your child's life as well as health professionals.

Once you have registered for your eRedbook it can be connected to your child's health record. You can do this by asking your midwife or health visitor to 'vouch' your child's record. CLCH health visitors have a simple form for you to complete which can be sent to your health visiting team. Once your child's record is vouched you will be able to see their new born hearing test results, new born blood spot results, new born and infant physical examination (NIPE) and their immunisation records.

Clinics are an opportunity for parents to weigh their baby and speak to a member of the Health Visiting Team about any concerns. For more information on dates, times and locations of clinics in your area or to book an appointment, click here.

Introducing solid foods to your baby can be an exciting but also daunting time. Your health visiting team is available to help you with advice and discuss any concerns you may have.

For health reasons, we recommend that babies are fed solely on breast milk or infant formula for the first six months.

Here are some helpful resources to support you and your baby with introduction to solid foods.

Safer sleep for babies resources:

You can download the Basis app where you can find further information on safe sleeping practices for you and your baby.

You can also download The Baby Check app by The Lullaby Trust which features 19 simple checks that parents can do if their baby is showing signs of illness and further information regarding safer sleeping practices.

CLCH have produced a video about normal sleep and how to promote sleep in the antenatal period as well as the postnatal period, up to the first six months.

New baby, New Feelings

Pregnancy and the period after childbirth are significant times of change in a person’s life. It is common for women and their partners to experience many different emotions during this time. You can access our New Baby, New Feelings resources here.

Other helpful information can be found on these sites.

Chelsea and Westminister Hospital Digital Living Library

This is a peer support program for parents who have faced unexpected birth experiences/challenges. This is currently available through video/audio services and is not postcode based. Find out how to access support from the digital living library here find out how to support other parents here.

TB (tuberculosis), BCG and your baby

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