Useful Links and Contacts
Hospitals
Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green- 0121 424 2000
Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield- 0121 424 2000
Solihull Hospital- 0121 424 2000
City Hospital, Winson Green- 0121 554 3801
Sandwell Hospital, West Bromwich- 0121 553 1831
Women’s Hospital, Edgbaston- 0121 472 1377
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston- 0121 472 1311
Selly Oak Hospital, Selly Oak- 0121 627 1627
Birmingham Childrens Hospital- 0121 333 9999
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Northfield- 0121 685 4000
NHS Direct- 0845 4647
West Midlands Health Authority- 0845 155 1022
Education
0121 303 2590
www.birmingham.gov.uk/childrenservices
Pregnancy and Birth
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The Active Birth Centre
Information and classes on natural active childbirth
Tel: 02072816760
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AIMS (Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services)
Tel: 0870 765 1433
www.aims.org.uk |
ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices)
Information and support around antenatal screening and testing for when an abnormality has been diagnosed
Tel: 02076310285
www.arc-uk.org
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Association for Post Natal Illness
Advice for women with postnatal illness and depression
Tel 0207 386 0868
www.apni.org
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Babycare TENS
For the hire and purchase of TENS machines
Tel:02085329595
www.babycaretens.com |
BLISS (Baby Life Support Systems)
Helpline for parents of premature and special needs babies
Tel: 08707700337
www.bliss.org.uk |
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Caesarean Support Network
Support for women who have had a Caesarean section
Tel:01624661269 (after 6 p.m.) |
Foresight
Association for promotion of pre-conceptual care for both parents
Tel: 01483427839
www.foresight-preconception.org.uk
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Independent Midwives Association
Tel: 01483821104
www.independentmidwives.org.uk
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Issue (National Fertility Association)
Advice and counselling on all aspects of fertility
Tel:01922722888
www.issue.co.uk |
The Maternity Alliance
Advice and information about maternity rights and benefits
Tel:02075888582
www.maternityalliance.org.uk |
Miscarriage Association
Advice and information on a national network of miscarriage support groups
Tel:01924200799
www.miscarriageassociation.org,uk
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National Childbirth Trust
Antenatal classes and postnatal help
Tel:08704448707
www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com |
Promedics Ltd
For the hire and purchase of TENS machines and other pregnancy aids.
Tel:0800371614
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Quitline
Support to help stop smoking
Tel:0800002200
Pregnancy smoking helpline 08001699169
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Royal College of Midwives
Tel:02073123535
www.rcm.org.uk |
SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) National support network for bereaved parents
Tel:02074365881
www.uk-sands.org |
TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Birth Association) Support and information for families of twins, triplets and more
Tel:08707703305
Helpline:01732868000
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Baby and Child Care
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Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
Information, encouragement and support for breastfeeding mothers, mothers-to-be, their family and relevant health professionals.
Tel:02078131481
Home.clara.net/abm
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Association for Post Natal Illness
Advice for women with postnatal illness and depression
Tel 0207 386 0868
www.apni.org
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BLISS (Baby Life Support Systems)
Helpline for parents of premature and special needs babies
Tel: 08707700337
www.bliss.org.uk |
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CRY-SIS
Advice on babies who cry excessively
Tel:02074045011
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Gingerbread
Advice and support for one-parent families Tel:0800 018 4318
www.gingerbread.org.uk |
Health Visitors Association
Tel:02079397000
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Home Start
Provides emotional and practical support to families with at least one child under the age of five years in their own homes
Tel:01162339955
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La Leche League
Helpline for breastfeeding advice and information
Tel:02072421278
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MAMA (Meet-A-Mum Association
Advice and support for isolated and depressed mothers.
Tel:01761433598
Helpline:02087680123 |