Tommy’s
Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.
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Tommy’sStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for lifeBaby Buddy: Pregnancy & Parent
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Google Play Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Download Baby Buddy on the Apple App StoreMAMA Academy
MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.
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07427 851670
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MAMA Academy
Email
contact@mamaacademy.org.ukNHS Pregnancy
This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.
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NHS: PregnancyPlanning your Pregnancy
If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy.
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Follow these steps planning your pregnancyPostnatal Care
You should have your postnatal check 6 to 8 weeks after your baby’s birth to make sure you feel well and are recovering properly.
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Your six week post natal checkMove Together
If you are pregnant or postnatal and would like support to move more in a way that works for you, Move Together is here to help.
How they can help?
– Explore the type of movement or activity that is best for you.
– Help access home activity packs, walking groups, activities in your community, pregnancy – specific exercise and so much more!
– Move Together team can provide ongoing support and motivation.
How do I get moving?
Step 1: contact your local Move Together Coordinator by any of the following:
– A phone call to your Coordinator
(details below)
– Ask your GP or midwife to refer you
– Complete an Enquiry Form online at:
movetogether.org.uk/public/enquiries
Step 2: Your local Move Together Coordinator will contact you to discuss next steps.
Step 3: Decide together the most suitable activity
and support for you.
Step 4: Agree together what on-going advice and support you would like.
For further information, contact your local
Move Together Coordinator:
Oxford City: 07824 321720
Cherwell: 01295 221575
Or visit getoxfordshireactive.org/move-togetherNHS NICE Pregnancy and Maternity Care
NHS NICE Guidelines advise that all women are entitled to NHS maternity care, throughout their pregnancies, birth, and post birth.
An initial meeting with a midwife is advised at 8 to 10 weeks of your pregnancy, please arrange this directly with the practice.
This appointment usually takes 1 to 1:20 hours, to enable discussion around healthy lifestyle in pregnancy and to complete a comprehensive history of your medical records, baseline observations and blood tests. You will also receive your pregnancy hand held notes, exemption certificate for NHS dental care/prescriptions and a referral for an ultrasound scan will be made, if wanted.
The midwife will also explain the maternity care pathway.
Should English not be your first language, we will provide an interpreter, using “language line”.
I look forward to meeting you! – Natalie, Midwife
OUH – Bicester Community Midwives – 01869 243763Lemonade Life
Lemonade Life is an exciting new online wellness program designed specifically for pregnant and postnatal women in Oxfordshire.
Enjoy exclusive access to weekly live yoga classes, easy-to-follow recipes, insightful articles, and a whole lot more.
Best of all, it’s completely free! Simply sign up at lemonadelifeplatform.com
Become part of the Lemonade Life community today!
Lemonade Life is a partnership between Lemonade Mamas and Oxfordshire Move Together.
Maternity
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 23 September 2025