Join Our Workshop: Improving Maternity Care for Plus-Size Parents in Trafford 👶🤰
Have you had a baby or been pregnant in Trafford in the last 2 years and have a BMI over 30? We want to hear from you! 💬
Come along to a friendly, in-person group discussion at Stretford Children’s Centre to share your experiences of pregnancy and postnatal care. We’re especially keen to hear from Black, Asian or mixed ethnicity parents, LGBTQ+ parents, neurodiverse parents, parents with disabilities, and those who feel their voice isn’t always heard. 🌈🤝
In this workshop, we’ll talk about:
- ⚖️ How weight affected your maternity care or treatment
- 🩺 The best way for healthcare staff to talk about weight during pregnancy
- 💡 What we can do to make care better for plus-size parents in Trafford
📅 Details:
- 📅 Date: Tuesday 12th August
- ⏰ Time: 12:45pm (for a 1pm start) – finishing by 2:30pm
- 🏠 Location: Stretford Children’s Centre
- 👥 For: Up to 10 people
- 👨👩👧👦 Led by: Parents from the Maternity Voices team
- ☕🍪 Refreshments: Free and available for all attendees
- 🚗🅿️ Travel/parking costs: Covered
Can’t make it? Don’t worry! If you’d still like to share your experiences with us, we can arrange a 1-to-1 chat via phone or video call. Just get in touch, and we’ll find a time that works for you. 📞💻
Babies and children are welcome, so feel free to bring them along! 👶 We can’t wait to hear your thoughts and work together to improve care for future parents. 💬🤝
✍️ Sign up now to save your spot!
