Gloucester Pandas Peer Support Group

17/06/2026

One of our lovely Gloucester Pandas mums is looking for recommendations for supportive parenting books 🤍

Her little one is just one month old, and she’d love some warm, positive reads to help her through these early days of motherhood.

If you’ve read any books that really helped, comforted, or inspired you, we’d love to hear your recommendations! Pop them in the comments or send us a DM ✨

16/06/2026

I’m often asked what a Gloucester Pandas get together looks like. It’s a warm welcome, lots of toys and activities for the children to play with and lots of tea,coffee, cake and supportive chat* for the grown ups!

*you don’t have to chat! Sometimes just being around others who understand is helpful.

We’re a lovely friendly group, where new faces are always welcome. There’s no cliques here!

Over the last year we have grown into a really supportive and kind community and we’re ready to welcome you ❤️

19/05/2026

How to access Gloucester Maternity services at night 🌙

Heading to the Women's Centre at night? 🌙👶

If you're arriving at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital at night for maternity care, here's what you need to know:

🚗 You can be dropped off right outside the Women's Centre entrance on Mayhill Way - just press the buzzer to be let in.

🅿️ Your birth partner can drop you off but should then park in the Tower Car Park (via Great Western Road).

🕙After 10pm, some of our entrances are closed for security reasons, but just use the intercom at the Tower Entrance and hospital staff will let you in remotely.

➡️ Once inside, follow the signs to the main Tower lifts and head left to reach the Women's Centre.

More info here: https://ow.ly/ct3n50VBKGF

17/05/2026

Our next Gloucester PANDAS get together is coming up 💛

Come along for a cuppa, a chat, and some company with people who just get it. No pressure at all, whether you want to talk, listen, or simply sit with friendly faces for a while, you’re so welcome here.

New faces are always welcome ✨

13/05/2026

Pelvic Floor Support for Mums
Did you know up to 1 in 3 women have pelvic health issues like leaking urine after birth?

We're offering FREE “Pelvic Floor and More” sessions led by expert physiotherapists to help you manage and prevent issues.
✅ Learn easy exercises
✅ Get expert advice
✅ Meet other mums

👉 Find out more: https://ow.ly/Q5Yf50TrWpX

07/05/2026

Some great information from Gloucestershire Maternity and Neonatal Voices

04/05/2026

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week ❤️

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week starts on Monday. Our Health Visitors and Perinatal Mental Health Team will be out at venues next week raising awareness and talking to people about the support we can offer.

You'll find them at:

Tue 5 May: Cheltenham - Gardners Lane Baby Hub (1-2.30pm)
Wed 6 May: Tewkesbury - Noahs Ark Baby Hub (10-11.30am)
Wed 6 May: Stroud - Stroud Baby Hub (9.30-11am)
Wed 6 May: Cotswolds - Moreton-in-Marsh Baby Hub (2-3.30pm)
Thu 7 May: Forest of Dean - Bounce and Rhyme (Coleford Library, am)
Thu 7 May: Gloucester - The Link Hub (1-2.30pm)
Fri 8 May: Gloucester - Kaleidoscope Baby Hub (1-3pm).

Details of baby hubs are on our Trust website (search baby hubs or health visiting).

04/05/2026

Just sitting here with a cuppa and feeling really grateful for this morning 💛 It was so lovely to see everyone- plenty of tea, chats, and support for the grown-ups, and lots of fun and laughter for the little ones too.

Already looking forward to our next get together on Monday 1st June ☕✨

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13/04/2026

Our next Gloucester Pandas Peer Support Group get together is Monday 4th May. Looking forward to seeing everyone 😊

As it’s Bank Holiday - older siblings are very welcome to come too 👍🏻

15/03/2026

Happy mothers day to all our fabulous Gloucester Pandas Mums ❤️