Welcome to the newborn to 1 year old page

Congratulations on your new baby! Cartoon images of a two sleeping newborn babies

No matter if you have a number of children or this is your first, each baby and parent experience is unique. 

The first few days and weeks when baby arrives will bring many questions and new experiences. Your midwife will care for you until at least 10 days after your baby is born and the health visitor will visit between days 10-14.

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If you have concerns, make sure you talk to a healthcare professional such as your midwife or GP, of to your health visitor. 

You can contact the 0-19 admin hub by live chat or by giving the team a call on:  0800 170 7055 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm)

1001 Critical Days

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Attaching in the early days

Attaching in the early days

Your emotional wellbeing

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Your baby at 4 months

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Immunisations

Immunisations

Breastfeeding and infant feeding

Breastfeeding and infant feeding

Blood spot testing

Blood spot testing

Minor illnesses

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Parenting, play and promoting development

Parenting, play and promoting development

Safety

Safety

Sleep

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Toileting

Toileting

Support

There are lots of services in Northamptonshire ready to support you. To get you started did you know you can:

  • Text a school nurse - for friendly, helpful advice on almost any health questions you have. This service is designed for 11- to 19-year-olds: 07507 329 600 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Find out more Children's 0-19 Services

Mental health support from NHFT:

  • Live chat about your mental health - talk to us on CAMHS live 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday

  • Phone about your mental health - the consultation line for parents, carers, young people and professionals is available 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday on 0800 170 7055

  • Visit an Espresso Yourself Cafe - no need to book an appointment, just pop in and chat to the teams about how things are going for you. Find out more on Espresso Yourself Cafe

If you are in a crisis, at risk of self-harm or suicide - the CAMHS crisis team is open 24/7 and can be accessed by calling 0800 170 7055

Or: 

  1. Text Shout to 85258 at any time day or night. You can find out more by accessing the Give a Shout website 
  2. If your life is at imminent risk, call 999 for emergency help

Check out all NHFT services for young people

 

We have also gathered together some really useful organisations and services that are here to support you, your parents / the person who cares for you.

Click on any of the headings to see a full list of the services available.

Please note NHFT provide this list of services for information and does not have a responsibility for any of the services offered outside of the organisation.

 

  • Emotional support
  • Your mental health
  • Family support
  • Special needs support
  • ADHD, ASD and autism services
  • Money and daily life advice
  • Carers
  • More services