The first few months after birth are important for your baby’s future health and development. Your local health visiting team are on hand to help with any issues you are facing on your journey.

Solihull Health Visiting Service

Health Visitors are specialist community nurses who provide expert advice and support such as height and weight reviews during a minimum of five scheduled health and development contacts – antenatal (around 28 weeks pregnancy), new birth (10-14 days after birth), 6-8 weeks, 9 months, and 2 years.

ChatHealth text and online messaging service

If you’re a parent or carer of a child aged 0-5 and have questions for a qualified health professional, you can text 0750 733 2563 on Monday-Friday between 09:00-16:30 or message online at www.chathealth.nhs.uk to receive a response within 24 working hours.

Solihull Infant Feeding Team

No matter how you decide to feed your baby, it is crucial to ensure that they get the nutrition they need to develop and stay healthy with feeding advice, breastfeeding support, online classes, café groups, and antenatal/postnatal resources.

Family Nurse Partnership

A specialist nurse programme for young first-time mothers and fathers aged 19 and under (or 21 and under with care experience) from pregnancy to age 2.

Baby and parenting advice

From changing nappies to baby bonding and introducing solid foods, get tips on bathing, dressing, and feeding, as well as useful advice on coping with emotional changes, stress, and anxiety after childbirth.

Safe sleeping

For the first 6-12 months, the safest place for a baby to sleep is in a separate bed in the same room as parents or carers – on their back, in a clear space, on a firm, flat, waterproof mattress, in a smoke-free environment at a comfortable temperature (between 16-20°C).