Wells Health Visitors

21/06/2022

Drop in Infant feeding group in Wells every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. We are available for support or a chat:
Wells United Church
Union Street
Wells
Somerset
between 10am and 12 noon

21/06/2022

22/03/2022

Have you had a baby since the 4th February?

The Health Visiting Team are being audited for the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative and we would really value 4 minutes of your time to feedback around the Infant Feeding Support we offer to help improve our service for families.

Please click on the link to complete UNICEF Consent Form https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BvYktXr3okqNov5wNDsMzq6bLyOrMYFBurFqyawirzZUOUFIQVAxUFFGRTdWNEI5RFFZM0RXVEs2RC4u

Thank you for your time and participation.

21/02/2022

0300 323 0118

Please use the above number to contact your health visiting team. A Health visitor is available for telephone advice and support between 9.30-11.30 Monday to Friday

If you need support outside of this time, please consider using our ChatHealth service for confidential help and advice by texting 07840635514.

If you or your child are unwell, please contact NHS 111 for 24hr advice

26/08/2020

Are you and your child prepared for primary school? Find out everything you need to know, from the home to the classroom.

10/08/2020

Physiotherapist Clare gives tips on getting back to gentle activity and exercise after birth. See webapp: https://web.bestbeginnings.org.uk/upload/video/group-2/10692/video/eab1-ex-2-getting-back-to-exercise-convert.mp4

03/08/2020

Interacting with your baby not only helps you to bond with your child but it is vital for their development. Below provides details on how your interactions with your baby supports their growing development.

03/08/2020

☀️ Altruistic August 2020 ☀️
In a world where you can be anything, be kind. Every act of kindness makes a difference.
💐As rewarding as parenting is, we also acknowledge the challenges. Look after yourselves and fellow parents 💐

03/08/2020

https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/31-07-2020-world-breastfeeding-week-2020-message?fbclid=IwAR2Ux2DOzjaNouGmx984eTXpXH-qXoGmQybDp3vai_T5gQyv5GqoNdhzqfI

The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2020 is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”. In line with this theme, WHO and UNICEF are calling on governments to protect and promote women’s access to skilled breastfeeding counselling, a critical component of breastfeeding support.

03/08/2020

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/virtual-antenatal-breastfeeding-workshop-taunton-and-somerset-tickets-115338721220?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch&fbclid=IwAR313qa2D2WhgBahQunsqoI4m-vnogIBRTL9fPAEy1vhuhlOet8dPaoKTG4

A virtual antenatal breastfeeding workshop designed to deliver information about the early days and weeks after having your baby.

13/07/2020

Having a baby is a big life event, it is normal to experience a range of emotions during pregnancy and after giving birth. But if any of the emotions have an impact on your day-to-day life, you may be experiencing postnatal depression. The advice sheet below gives further details on Postnatal Depression.

Remember if you have any concerns you can contact your health visitor on 0300 323 0118.

13/07/2020

For those families who are struggling financially, or struggling to get hold of essential items such as formula milk, nappies or sanitary products, please contact Somerset County Council helpline 0300 790 6275. Available 7 days a week, 8am-6pm

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/coronavirus/get-help/

Getting help and support relating to Coronavirus

04/07/2020

Based on suggestions provided by Public Health, ‘My Back to School Bubble’ aims to help children understand the new protective measures that may be in place at their school, in an age-appropriate way. It reinforces public health messages including the importance of hand and respiratory hygiene, while reassuring children that everyone makes mistakes, helping to combat feelings of anxiety, that have been reported by parents.

The published story is available as a free download and can be found alongside other COVID-19 resources on the e-Bug website.

29/06/2020

Sensory play is a great way to interact with your child. The advice sheet below explains the benefits of sensory play and offers some great messy play recipes.

25/06/2020

BIRTH REGISTRATIONS 👶

Birth registrations are now open to babies who were born BEFORE the 31st of March 2020.

Please use the link below if would like to book an appointment via the online system.

For more details and updates on how to register your baby's birth if they were born AFTER 31st March, please keep an eye on the link below.

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/births-ceremonies-and-deaths/

Includes registration, ceremonies and copies of certificates

24/06/2020

🌞 The heat is really cranking up this week 🌞

💜 My husband and I have the same conversation every night when the bedroom gets warm...

*what shall we dress Noah in for bed tonight? Legs or no legs? Long sleeves, short sleeves, no sleeves? Which tog sleeping bag?"

🥵 I am terrified of him overheating but at the same time, he likes to be on the toasty side and since birth has been a warm baby. I never know what to do for the best!

💚 We use this chart as a guide of how to dress him each night. And add/remove layers through the night if the temperature changes on the GroEgg.

🌈 Hope this helps if you are unsure too.

💕🐑 Sweet dreams babies 🐑💕

23/06/2020

Every baby is different and it’s important to check if their chest or back of neck feels clammy as this is a sign they are getting too hot. If your baby’s skin is hot or sweaty, remove one or more layers of bedclothes or bedding.

Read more at lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/baby-room-temperature/

22/06/2020

It is important to start cleaning your child's teeth as soon as teeth start to appear. Please see advice sheet below on oral health 🦷👅