From the First Day and Beyond

Having a baby brings so much joy into your life, it truly is a wonderful time. Please see below some useful information and resources produced by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) Professionals and other useful recognised resources to be easily accessible to you.

However if you ever need support or guidance please contact the Health Visiting Team -Aneurin Bevan UBH as they are here to support parents and carers in Torfaen. The health visiting team give early years advice and parenting support. They have a range of wonderful services and programs covering a variety of topics, such as breastfeeding support, weaning, potty training and much more.

If you need to contact the Health Visiting Team directly please contact them using the Single Point of Access number 01633 431685

Feeding

Whichever way you choose to feed your baby is your personal choice. We have collected some information links below to support you with whichever journey you choose for yourself and your baby. If you have any feeding worries or concerns, the best thing to do is speak to your midwife or Health Visitor.

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the process of feeding a baby with milk produced by the mothers body. it involves the baby latching onto the breast and drinking milk. for more information on breastfeeding please see the links below.

If you would like to know where your local breastfeeding spaces are please see the link our Gwent Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme page and scroll to the bottom where you can see the list of registered providers.

Bottle Feeding

Bottle Feeding is the method of feeding a baby using a bottle with a teat to give them milk. For More Information on bottle feeding please see the links below.

Weaning

Weaning is the process of introducing your baby to solid foods. We would always recommend you speak with your health visitor first about weaning. The links below are here for guidance should you like further information. They have useful information on safe weaning, what foods to introduce and the different methods of weaning.

Safe sleeping

For information on what your baby needs to sleep safely, how much sleep they need, and get tips on coping with tiredness. Please see the useful links below for more information. And remember you can also speak to a member of the Health Visiting Team too

Toileting Training

For information and practical advice on how you can best support your child with learning to use a potty or toilet. Please see the useful links below.

Speech and Language Support

For information and practical advice and activities to help support with Speech and Language and information on what support there is please see links below.

If you have any Speech and Language worries or concerns, the best thing to do is to speak to your Health Visitor. You can contact the Health Visiting Team directly please contact them using the Single Point of Access number 01633 431685

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