Imagine if there was a single suite of policies and patient information for the NHS so that 200+ organisations didn’t all write and produce their own for the same things that happen everywhere in exactly the same way. IMAGINE.

A snapshot of Reproductive Justice as a critical, intersectional feminist framework to address injustices in maternal, reproductive and sexual health and well being; whilst simultaneously thinking deeply about the role of midwifery care that expands the boundaries of birth.

Know the signs 🚩
Symptoms of #PerinatalMentalHealth problems vary and it can be difficult to know if what you’re experiencing could be an illness, but if the answer is 'yes' to the following questions please talk to a healthcare professional you trust. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Massive 👍🏽👊🏼👍🏽 to these three who've worked so hard today, advocating for dads in the #neonatal world. Suspect they'll be sneaking off for a well-earned 'bite to eat' shortly... 🍻

#dadsmatter #dadvocates
ScottMair Georgie Watson (she/her) Fathers Network Scot Paternal Mental Health Alliance (PMHA) EoeNeonatalODN

In this guest essay, Advisory Group member Alain Gregoire examines the importance of parental #mentalhealth and wellbeing in relation to good #earlychildhood development and later life outcomes.

centreforearlychildhood.org/latest-learnin…

#MMHAW23
#MaternalMentalHealth

The The DadPad - [email protected] 📸 photographer & 📝 scribe for the day, reporting on the EoeNeonatalODN National Care Co-ordinator Conference = Georgie Watson (she/her)! 👊🏼
She'll be on our stand, too, so do go & have a chat - esp if you want to find out more about our new #CoParentPad . #allparentsmatter

This week at #DadPad , we're focused on the #CoParentPads ... Georgie Watson (she/her) has a detailed blog out on Fri, explaining the development process, and we're contacting our DadPad app area commissioners to arrange for delivery of their FREE copies.
#supportingparents #allparentsmatter

Only 2 workshops into Through the Dark Lens and we have already explored so much together! Many thanks to Tanay Lynn Harris for getting up early to share her insights, knowledge & experiences of Reproductive Justice #TTDL #DarkLensConference2023 #InspireCornwall #DadPad #CoParentPad

#FatherhoodFriday
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It's been over 2 years in development, but our #CoParentPad is at last launch-ready!
You can find out more about our latest parent-focused resource, this time for #LGBTQI non-birthing parents, via today's blog: bit.ly/3jncnsR.
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#allparentsmatter

#WednesdayWisdom
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We're prepping our first blog post about our newest resource - #CoParentPad - which comes out on Friday. Here's a quick taster, though, with Julian explaining one of the main reasons why we've developed it...
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#allparentsmatter #supportingparents
#LGBTQI

After many, many months of research, discussions, prep & hard work, we're delighted to be launching our latest product in Feb: the #CoParentPad ! Written for (and with) #LGBTQI + parents, it will help health professionals support ALL new parents. 💛
After all, #allparentsmatter .

#FatherhoodFriday 💙
We're back (at last!) with a blog for #NationalInclusionWeek2022 , looking at how #DadPad is an #inclusive workplace producing #inclusive resources.
Here's the link to read: bit.ly/3dYtwX6
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#dadsmatter #allparentsmatter #inclusive practice

HETT Show #HETT2022
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After a very busy day yday, #TeamDadPad are back today ExCeL London, on Stand C42 in the ORCHA Digital Patient Zone. Georgie Watson (she/her) is there right now, as Julian's gone for a wander! Pop by for a chat?
#dadsmatter #digitalhealth #healthinnovation

HETT Show #HETT22
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Julian has been over at the @AHSNNetwork area, networking with the team from @LatchAid. Always great to make new contacts and to find other organisations with similar aims to us.

#dadsmatter #supportingfamilies #digitalhealth #healthinnovation
ORCHA

Today is the start of Black Maternal Mental Heath Week 2022 founded by The Motherhood Group to raise awareness of maternal mental health in Black women and birthing people. #BMMHW22

HETT Show #HETT22
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Meanwhile, Georgie Watson (she/her) popped to the 'NHS Innovation Service: Changing the Landscape of Innovation' talk in the Digital Maturity Forum. So exciting and lots to learn!
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NHS Accelerator Accelerated Access Collaborative @AHSNNetwork

#dadsmatter #digitalhealth

Julian & Georgie Watson (she/her) are ready to go ExCeL London for Day 1 of this yr's HETT Show. We're on Stand 42, in the ORCHA Digital Patient Zone. Huge 💙 to Alan Shiner & the team vitamincornwall for helping with the set up - looking amazing!

#dadsmatter #digitalhealth #HETT22

#FatherhoodFriday 🍼 To celebrate y'day's #WorldBreastPumpingDay , Georgie Watson (she/her) has written a #DadPadblog for #newdads on #breastpumping - all you need to know about this key topic, to enable you to be a supportive #breastfeeding team member!
bit.ly/35ki6Ih
#dadsmatter

NEW BIRTHRIGHTS FILM: Speak Up, Speak Out

The pandemic and NHS staffing crisis have put maternity services under increasing pressure. But still the right to be cared for with dignity and respect always stands.

#SpeakUpSpeakOut

youtu.be/x6y_2H6AG7I