For Parents

The resources on the Healthier Together website have been developed in partnership between parents and healthcare professionals from across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. You'll find clear information on common childhood illnesses, including advice on what 'red-flag' signs to look out for and where to seek help if required.

Remember, it can take a while to feel confident about breastfeeding, and you're not alone. Your midwife and health visitor are there to help, guide and support you. There's also lots of advice available online or via support groups, helplines and websites. For information and advice about breastfeeding and introducing solids visit the NHS's website, Start4life.

Visit the Institute of Health Visiting's top tips for parents, to find expert advice on key areas of looking after your new baby, from when they are born to when they go to school. Written by experts, they cover topics such as feeding, health, behaviour and development, and are based on up-to-date research and the experience and knowledge of real-life health visitors working across the UK.

The Baby Buddy App is the NHS's interactive pregnancy and parenting guide. It  provides  trusted, evidence-based information and self-care tools to help you build your knowledge and confidence during the transition to parenthood and throughout the early stages of parenting. Fun and engaging interactive features means you learn without the burn.

Are you a parent with mild-moderate anxiety, depression or low mood, with a child under 5 years of age? The ParentTalk group is here to help. Join the new virtual peer support group for parent and infant wellbeing support. The group explores the emotional wellbeing of both parent and infant, supports healthy parent/child relationships and encourages parents to connect with and support each other. Click here to find out more.

Headspace is an app containing science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools. It can help you create healthy habits to support your mental health. It can also help you to relax, improve focus and get a good nights sleep.

Please find links below to resources mentioned in our PeaPods Online Course

Stabilisation Workbook 

5 Minutes Mindfulness Video

NHS Birth Plan Template - you can find a template for filling in your birth plan here. This is a word document, that will download to your device. It may be a useful tool for you to have in your maternity notes, to be viewed by the professionals assisting to show them your preferences during your labour and delivery

Headspace is an app containing science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools. It can help you create healthy habits to support your mental health. It can also help you to relax, improve focus and get a good nights sleep.

Please find the links to resources mentioned on the DorPIP Dads Course

Baby Buddy App

Explore a diverse range of slings, cloth nappies, and parenting essentials at Bourne Green. Discover your perfect fit through one-on-one consultations or join group workshops, available both in-person and online. Bourne Green also offer rentals to "try before you buy" and have a variety of products for sale. Click here to view Bourne Green's website.