Healthy Pregnancy Wolverhampton

17/08/2026

🤰 Are you pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or supporting someone who is?

Come along to our FREE Healthy Pregnancy Evening at Molineux Stadium! 💛

It’s a relaxed opportunity to meet professionals including Midwives, and Healthy Pregnancy Advisors, ask questions and find out about the support available to you throughout pregnancy and beyond.

We'll have information and support around:
✨ Antenatal classes
✨ Nutrition & exercise
✨ Hypnobirthing
✨ Feeding your baby
✨ Baby & child first aid
✨ Mindfulness
✨ Healthy pregnancy support
✨ And much more!

📅 Thursday 17th September
⏰ 5:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 North Bank Bar, Molineux Stadium
🎟️ FREE to attend

Partners, family members and anyone supporting you through your pregnancy are welcome too. 💕

📱 Scan the QR code on the poster to register your place.

Please share with anyone who may benefit! 🧡

05/08/2026

🏃‍♀️Getting active after having a baby 🤸‍♀️

Looking after a newborn is hard work, but making time to move your body can make a real difference to how you feel.

You can start gradually. A walk with the buggy, dancing in the kitchen or a gentle workout at home all count.

Being active can help you:
✨ Boost your mood
💪 Build strength
😴 Sleep better
❤️ Improve your fitness

The current recommendation is 150 minutes of moderate activity each week, but it’s okay to start small. Every little bit counts.

Don’t forget your pelvic floor exercises. Start them as soon as you feel able and try to do them every day.

Every recovery is different. Listen to your body, take it one step at a time and build up gradually.

📩 If you’d like support to become more active during or after pregnancy, send us a message or email the Healthy Pregnancy team [email protected]
We’re here to help.

31/07/2026

🤰 Staying active during pregnancy has lots of benefits for both you and your baby.

Regular physical activity during pregnancy can help to:
💜 Improve your mood and sleep
💜 Boost your fitness and energy levels
💜 Reduce the risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure
💜 Support healthy weight gain during pregnancy

The current recommendation is to aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity each week. This could include walking, swimming, cycling, pregnancy yoga or even keeping active around the house and garden. Every little bit counts!

If you weren’t active before pregnancy, start slowly and build up gradually. If you were already exercising, you can usually continue, making any adjustments as your pregnancy progresses and listening to your body.

As always, if something doesn’t feel right, stop and seek advice from your midwife or healthcare professional.

💙 If you’d like support with staying active during pregnancy or have any questions, we’re here to help. Send us a Facebook message or email us at [email protected] and a member of the Healthy Pregnancy Team will be happy to support you.

29/07/2026

We will be here on the 3rd of August!
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🌟World Breastfeeding Week Event 🌟
🌞Monday 3rd August 2026 🌞
⏱️11am-1pm⏱️
🏠Graiseley Family Hub, WV2 4NE🏠

Join us to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week along with many other organisations. Here, you can find out more about lots of different events and groups in Wolverhampton, stay and have a play with your little ones, free refreshments and goodie bags available as well as lots of demonstrations to join in with on the day.

Demonstrations include:
Yoga, baby massage, rhyme time with the library team and much more!

We look forward to seeing you there!

14/07/2026

🥳 FREE WV Active Family Fun Day! 🥳

📅 Sunday 9th August | 11am - 3pm
📍 WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams, WV14 0EF

Book your tickets today!

Bring the whole family along for a fantastic day filled with fun, fitness, and creativity!

🎉 What's On? 🎉
🏰 Bouncy castle & soft play
🎨 Face painting
✂️ Arts & crafts
🚒 Fire truck
🐺 Wolfie
🛍️ Community stalls
🍦 Ice cream van
🆓 7 day free WV Active membership pass available on the day only!

🎉 FREE Entry – Everyone is welcome!

Click here for more information and to book your tickets 👉 https://orlo.uk/lCCHU

14/07/2026

☀️ Staying Safe in the Heat During Pregnancy ☀️

The hot weather can be uncomfortable for everyone, but pregnancy can make you more sensitive to heat and increase your risk of dehydration.

Here are some tips to help you stay safe during the heatwave:

💧 Drink plenty of fluids – Aim to sip water regularly throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

🏠 Keep cool indoors – Close curtains or blinds during the hottest parts of the day and use a fan if you have one.

👕 Wear loose, lightweight clothing – Cotton and other breathable fabrics can help keep you comfortable.

🌳 Avoid the midday sun – Try to stay in the shade and limit time outdoors between 11am and 3pm when temperatures are highest.

🧴 Use Suncream– Pregnancy can make your skin more sensitive, so protect yourself with SPF and wear a hat when outside.

🦶 Rest and put your feet up – Heat can make swelling in your feet and ankles worse.

⚠️ Seek medical advice if you experience:
• Dizziness or fainting
• Severe headache
• Reduced baby movements
• Signs of dehydration (such as dark urine or feeling very unwell)
• Persistent vomiting or feeling unable to keep fluids down

Remember, looking after yourself helps look after your baby too. 💜

For more advice on staying safe in hot weather during pregnancy, visit the NHS website.

22/06/2026

With the warmer weather approaching, it is important to know whether or not it is safe to give your baby extra water 💦 ☀️

☀️ Warm weather is here for the weekend and we'd like to offer a few tips on infant hydration! 💧

Share this infographic around your circles to offer some quick advice to parents on how to hydrate an infant during the summer months 📰

👏 Our range of infographics can be downloaded for free from our website https://www.firststepsnutrition.org/infographics

11/06/2026

We will be here this Sunday 👶👶👶

Have you got or are you pregnant with twins, triplets or more?

Come along to the Multiples Meet Up this Sunday (June 14) at Best Start Family Hub - Graiseley, Pool Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NE.

Refreshments and snacks are included. It is a chance to meet other multiple families in the area and there will be the following stands; infant feeding team, sling support and fitting checks, stoke baby safety training, pelvic floor training and stay and play group.

We look forward to seeing you all there 🙂

Please forward this post to anyone you think would be interested!

11/06/2026

Important updates about rapid cool devices🍼

06/05/2026

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 💛

Pregnancy and early parenthood can bring a mix of emotions: excitement, joy, uncertainty, and sometimes feeling overwhelmed. It’s important to remember that you are not alone, and support is always available.

Some common experiences may include:
• Feeling low, anxious, or overwhelmed
• Difficulty sleeping even when tired
• Loss of interest in things you usually enjoy
• Worrying thoughts that feel hard to manage

If any of this feels familiar, reaching out can make a real difference. Speaking to your midwife, health visitor, or GP is a positive first step - support is there without judgement.

This week is about raising awareness, reducing stigma, and reminding every parent that it’s okay to ask for help.

You deserve care, support, and understanding 💛