Better Births Lincolnshire

03/09/2025

Got questions about breastfeeding? Whether you're expecting or already feeding your baby, there's plenty of support available in Lincolnshire. 🍼💬 Visit our website to learn more and find local groups, resources, and advice near you.
https://www.betterbirthlincolnshire.co.uk/infant-feeding

02/09/2025

For more information about vaccinations in pregnancy, visit the NHS website.
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vaccinations/

01/09/2025

Staying active during pregnancy has benefits for your physical and mental wellbeing - and being active doesn't have to involve a gym membership.
Go to the website for more information or visit Active Mums Lincolnshire
https://www.betterbirthlincolnshire.co.uk/fit-for-pregnancy

01/09/2025

Help to improve sexual health services for young people in Lincolnshire - share your views
https://nhslincolnshire.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0J6ydVcbDQnT0RU

We want to hear from young people about how they're accessing sexual health advice and contraception. If you work with young people in Greater Lincolnshire, please share this survey with them and help us improve our services.
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01/09/2025

Lincolnshire Police share guidance on mobile phone safety for children—what every parent should know.

Self-generated abuse material is sexual imagery (pictures and videos) created by a child. They might use smartphones or webcams to create images before shari...

01/09/2025

The whooping cough vaccine should be offered to you around the time of your mid pregnancy scan (around 20 weeks) but you can have the vaccine from 16 weeks.

Visit the NHS website to find out more.

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/whooping-cough-vaccination/

31/08/2025

If you've just discovered you're pregnant and want to know more about what you can do to support a healthy pregnancy, this 'to do' list is a great starting point.
Visit the website for more information about the early stages of pregnancy and what to expect at your first midwife appointment.
https://www.betterbirthlincolnshire.co.uk/finding-out-you-re-pregnant

30/08/2025

The CONNECTPlus app provides trusted and useful information to help women understand their bodies better and navigate health and care options in Lincolnshire.

https://lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/new-womens-health-app-connectplus-launched-in-lincolnshire/ #:~:text=The%20CONNECTPlus%20app%20is%20here,on%20when%20to%20seek%20help.

29/08/2025

https://vimeo.com/1073919083
The sound of your baby crying can be stressful and overwhelming - especially if you can't work out why. This short video offers some information and support with what to do if you have any concerns.

This is "ICON Touchpoints" by Lincolnshire NHS on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

28/08/2025

Lincolnshire Family Hubs are offering a programme for parents with children under 2 which highlights positive parent/child interactions. To register your interest visit the website.
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/xfp/form/967

27/08/2025

Are you thinking of having a baby or are you newly pregnant? Eating a varied and healthy diet will help you to get the vitamins you need but before and during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy it's recommended that you take Folic Acid and Vitamin D. This is to reduce the risk of problems in your baby's first few weeks of development.

26/08/2025

You can book a six-week antenatal course online once you reach 28 weeks of pregnancy. These classes are fully funded by Lincolnshire County Council. For more details, please visit the website.

www.betterbirthlincolnshire.c.uk/care-during-pregnancy