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Raising awareness of dysphagia on Swallow Awareness Day

Today on World Swallow Awareness Day (15 March) the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Dysphagia NI are launching a new information booklet aimed at raising awareness of swallowing difficulties and providing support to help people with a swallowing difficulty and their carers. The Dysphagia NI Partnership, chaired by the PHA, has produced this new booklet with the Mid and East Antrim Agewell Partnership (MEAAP) and the Northern Health and Social Care Trustto provide information and guidance to people who may have a swallowing difficulty. Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties

Midwifery

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PHA breastfeeding scheme launches at Belfast City Airport
New model of care for pregnant women in Northern Ireland
Safer sleep advice for parents during colder months
World Breastfeeding Week highlights the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers on their journey

Latest publications

Continuity of Midwifery Carer: Introducing Northern Ireland’s new model of maternity care
Regional framework for midwives and obstetricians who support women requesting care outside of guidance in Northern Ireland
Continuity of Midwifery Carer Posters

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Pregnancy and birth are major events in the life of a woman and her family. Midwives provide care for women throughout pregnancy and childbirth and are the lead health professional for those women whose pregnancies are uncomplicated.

Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal mental health problems are those which occur during pregnancy or in the first year following the birth of your baby. Perinatal mental health is an umbrella term that covers a range of conditions such as antenatal/postnatal Depression or Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Postpartum Psychosis.

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