Table 1 Womens needs and exemplars of community services and resources
What if I want to? | Type of service/ resource | Example of service/ resource |
|---|---|---|
Improve my health, wellbeing and fitness | Local Health & Fitness services | MAMA fit |
Meet new people and take part in local activities | Local Leisure activities | Everton in the Community |
Learn about and prepare for being a new mum (antenatally) / Learn about activities for me & baby( postnatally) | Local pregnancy/postnatal support | Antenatal classes Pregnancy massage //Postnatal groups |
Talk about how 1’m feeling | Local and national wellbeing and support services | Relate Cheshire & Merseyside/ Family Helpline |
Seek advice & support | Local Advice with housing, benefits, etc | Citizen’s Advice Bureau |
Learn something new or find a job | Local Adult learning | Community Centre and local College courses |
Speak to a health professional | General Practitioners/Midwives | Local Health centres |
Find breast feeding friendly places (postnatal only) | Local directories |