Wiltshire's new mums to get more community support
Extra help's being brought in for the first few weeks of parenthood.
Last updated 9th Sep 2020
The Clinical Commissioning Group that covers Wiltshire has agreed to put a whole host of new support measures in place for new parents and their little ones.
Mums will be able to access things like:
- Face-to-face follow up appointments within 10 days of giving birth
- A dedicated 24 hour telephone helpline
- Online support videos
- One-to-one video calls to help with feeding techniques
- Named peer supporters for 'in-person' meet ups where appropriate
The CCG's looking to introduce these services to new mothers in their own environment, in an effort to make them and their babies feel more comfortable.
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."