New mums are to be given additional support during the first few weeks of
parenthood, thanks to a host of new initiatives put forward by the Clinical Commissioning Group that covers Swindon.
New mums will now benefit from, face-to-face followup appointments within the first ten days of giving birth, a dedicated 24-hour telephone helpline and access to online support videos.
There will also be one-to-one video calls and, where appropriate, face to face help with newborn feeding techniques amongst other things, with a named peer supporter.
new services are designed to support mums in the environment that is best for
them and their baby, which feedback from local families has shown to be the home.
The Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire organisation, which is responsible for planning and buying local healthcare services, outlined its plans for the new community-based support at its Governing Body meeting on Thursday 30th July, where it was met with unanimous approval.
Lucy Baker, Director of Service Delivery, said: “Providing care in the family home, especially at this current time, means mums, dads and babies are looked after in an environment that is personal to them.
“We hope the extra measures being brought in will help new families to feel fully
supported during this very special period of their lives.”
Further information on local maternity services is available online at
www.bswccg.nhs.uk and at www.facebook.com/bsw-maternity-voices-partnership.
