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Norfolk & Waveney Local Maternity & Neonatal System The Norfolk & Waveney LMNS working as one system to transform maternity and neonatal care.

It's recommended you don't drink alcohol while you are pregnant - but did you know that alcohol can affect your fertilit...
11/07/2025

It's recommended you don't drink alcohol while you are pregnant - but did you know that alcohol can affect your fertility?

Use Alcohol Change UK's unit calculator to find out how many units are in a particular drink, or to check how much you're drinking. Click this link to find out more: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/unit-calculator

Know your units - or better still, cut out alcohol completely if you're trying for a baby.

If you are pregnant and would like some support to cut down the amount you drink, you can talk to your GP, midwife or call Just One Number on 0300 300 0123. Health professionals will be able to help you to have a healthy pregnancy and birth.

09/07/2025

Are you pregnant and looking for support to quit smoking? The SmartStart pathway can offer you ni****ne replacement therapy (NRT), vapes and support to quit smoking for good! Talk to your midwife for more information.

Group B strep is common in pregnancy and rarely causes any problems.It's not routinely tested for, but may be found duri...
08/07/2025

Group B strep is common in pregnancy and rarely causes any problems.

It's not routinely tested for, but may be found during tests carried out for another reason, such as a urine test or vaginal swab.

If you have group B strep while you're pregnant:

👉Your baby will usually be healthy
👉There's a small risk it could spread to your baby during labour and make them ill – this happens in about 1 in 1,750 pregnancies
👉There's an extremely small risk you could miscarry or lose your baby

Routine testing is not currently recommended and tests are rarely done on the NHS. This is because group B strep is very common and testing cannot predict whether a baby will get an infection.

If you're worried about group B strep, speak to your midwife or GP for advice. Talk to them about the risks to your baby and ask their advice about whether to get tested.

You can find out more about group B strep on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/group-b-strep/

And on the Group B Strep support website: https://gbss.org.uk/

There’s no known safe limit of drinking during pregnancy. The safest option is to go alcohol-free when you’re trying to ...
07/07/2025

There’s no known safe limit of drinking during pregnancy. The safest option is to go alcohol-free when you’re trying to get pregnant or as soon as you know you’re pregnant.

Alcohol Change UK have some great alcohol free alternatives for the summer - follow this link to find their top ten alcohol free drinks: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/top-ten-alcohol-free-drinks-for-the-summer

If you are pregnant and would like some support to cut down the amount you drink, you can talk to your GP, midwife or call Just One Number on 0300 300 0123. Health professionals will be able to help you to have a healthy pregnancy and birth.

💙The NHS is 77! 💙We want to thank each and every member of staff who makes up the NHS. Every role is a vital cog in the ...
04/07/2025

💙The NHS is 77! 💙

We want to thank each and every member of staff who makes up the NHS. Every role is a vital cog in the system to keep the service running and caring for people across the country.

We are so lucky to have you, especially all of our awe-inspiring staff across Norfolk & Waveney Local Maternity and Neonatal System - thank you!

Want to know more about the signs and symptoms of preterm labour? 👶Click the link to read the patient information leafle...
02/07/2025

Want to know more about the signs and symptoms of preterm labour? 👶

Click the link to read the patient information leaflet made in collaboration with NNUH, JPUH, QEHKL and your Maternity and Neonatal Voice Partnerships.

https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/media/xwknwsnr/signs-and-symptoms-of-preterm-labour-booklet.pdf

Planning to start a family is a really exciting time, but did you know there are some things you can do before you even ...
01/07/2025

Planning to start a family is a really exciting time, but did you know there are some things you can do before you even become pregnant to help your baby, and your pregnancy, be as healthy as possible?

😊Aim for a healthy weight - being overweight can raise the risk of some problems in pregnancy. Talk to your GP if you are concerned you might be overweight and for advice on how to safely lose weight.

🚭Stop smoking: if you smoke, this makes it harder to get pregnant and increases your risk of problems in pregnancy, including miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth. For advice on quitting, follow this link https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/.

💊Check medication. Some medicines are not recommended when trying for a baby or in pregnancy - but these can be changed. If you're planning to get pregnant, speak to your GP about your prescribed medicines. But never stop taking prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor first.

✅Take folic acid: this reduces the risk of neural tube defects (where a baby's spinal cord does not form correctly). You can take folic acid as soon as you start trying for a baby.

🍹Avoid alcohol: alcohol reduces your chance of becoming pregnant, and can increase your risk of complications when you are pregnant. Since you will not know immediately when you become pregnant, it is best to cut it out.

For more information, follow the links below.

https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/pregnancy-early-days/having-a-baby/trying-for-a-baby/

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/trying-for-a-baby/planning-your-pregnancy/

Tell us what you think about the new Personalised Care and Support Plan (PCSP). If you are pregnant or have recently had...
25/06/2025

Tell us what you think about the new Personalised Care and Support Plan (PCSP).

If you are pregnant or have recently had a baby and received a Personalised Care and Support Plan, we’d love to hear your feedback.

By answering this (very) short survey, you can help us understand what works well and what could be improved: http://bit.ly/42xYOL1

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