🌟 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 your experiences and ideas for improving maternity care!
Join us for a friendly, in-person workshop at Stretford Children’s Centre to share your thoughts on how maternity and postnatal care can be better for plus-size parents in Trafford. This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape the future of maternity care in the area.
What we’ll discuss:
⚖️ How your weight may have affected your maternity care or how you were treated
🩺 The best way for healthcare staff to talk about weight during pregnancy
💡 Ideas for improving support for plus-size parents
✨ Who we're looking to hear from:
✔️ You live in Trafford
✔️ You have a BMI over 30 or identify as plus size or curvy
✔️ You’ve been pregnant or had a baby in the last 2 years
We’re especially keen to hear from:
🌈 Black, Asian or mixed ethnicity parents
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ parents
💬 Parents with disabilities or neurodiverse parents
👥 Anyone who feels their voice isn’t always heard in maternity services
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
☕🍪 Refreshments: Free for all attendees!
🚗🅿️ Travel/parking costs: Covered
Can’t make it? Don’t worry! You can still share your experiences with us through a 1-to-1 phone or video call. Just text or call 07484522514 to arrange a chat. 📞💻
Babies and children are welcome! 👶 Feel free to bring them along.
We can’t wait to hear your thoughts and work together to improve maternity care for future parents. 💬🤝
🔗 Book your place now:
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