Midwifery
Our Flying Start Midwifery Service provides the following*
- Preparation for labour, delivery and care of the baby, with one to one support at home and in a group setting.
- Focusing on emotional health, reducing stress and promotion of early attachment/bonding.
- Attending group settings where they can meet and form friendships with other mums.
- Encouraging ongoing engagement in other Flying Start courses and groups.
- We aim to increase breast feeding rates within the Flying Start area. We discus the benefits through Health Promotion.
- We provide guidance, mentoring and support through pregnancy. Encouraging self esteem and increasing confidence.
- We also discuss promoting health through our sessions. We aim to reduce smoking, increase exercise, and healthy eating in pregnancy.
- We offer emotional support during the postnatal period. A time where most mothers feel that having a new baby can be challenging.
*This is a referral service only. to access it we will need a referral from your Midwife or Health Visitor
The Foodwise Pregnancy App
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Address
Flying Start
Old Morfa Infants School
New Street
Morfa
Llanelli
SA15 2DQ
Telephone
01554 742447
