\n The Healthier Together website offers support for people who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or caring for children and young people by bringing together clear, reliable information in one place.\n<\/p>\n
\n The site covers all stages of maternity care, from pre-pregnancy planning and antenatal appointments to vaccinations in pregnancy, mental health support, and labour.\n<\/p>\n
\n Beth Fletcher, a Public Health Lead Midwife at University Hospitals Dorset (Image: NHS Dorset)\n<\/p>\n
\n Beth Fletcher, public health lead midwife at University Hospitals Dorset, said: “As a midwife, I see every day how powerful the right information can be.\n<\/p>\n
\n “The new Healthier Together website makes pregnancy information clear, reliable, and easy to access.\n<\/p>\n
\n “I feel confident this will help parents feel supported to make informed decisions about their care, especially as the usability and language tools make the website accessible to everyone.”\n<\/p>\n
\n All information on the website has been reviewed by local parents and carers, as well as local midwives and clinicians.\n<\/p>\n
\n It replaces the current Maternity Matters webpages, and the NHS in Dorset would like to reassure families that the advice and care for people who are pregnant has not changed.\n<\/p>\n
\n The website also helps parents and carers decide what to do when babies, children or young people are unwell and provides clear guidance on where to find local support.\n<\/p>\n