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About: Children’s Services / Health Visiting

(as a parent/guardian),

My baby boy was born 6 weeks early at 34 weeks due to underlying issues with myself as I was hospitalised at just over 30 weeks. He is now 22 weeks. From him coming home after spending time in hospital he always had bother with bowels movements, maybe not going for 8 days then a small bowel movement. This was an ongoing issue even with having medicine twice daily for his bowels. This was also with a milk intolerance, he would scream in pain, it was heartbreaking.

We received 5 weeks infant massage at home. At first my baby boy didn't like it but after another attempt he was fit to lay and have a full session done. He had a bowel movement after each visit, which was great. I had a lot of help throughout and guidance that would help his movements from Karen. And we now add into daily as part of his routine. He is such a happy baby now and it's so lovely to see his funny charming personality come through. It was a massive help for us as a family as it caused him so much stress. I have to thank Karen so much for all the support she give us throughout.

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Response from Susan Rogers, Lead Nurse Public Health , Women & Children, WHSCT 12 months ago
Susan Rogers
Lead Nurse Public Health , Women & Children,
WHSCT
Submitted on 07/06/2024 at 15:40
Published on Care Opinion at 15:41


Thank you Micfm95 for taking the time to share such positive feedback.

I am so pleased to hear that you found infant massage benefited your son and that Karen was a good support.

Our Child Health Assistant are an integral part of the team and are dedicated to supporting families, your feedback shows that we are achieving this.

I will share with Karen and the rest of the team. Many thanks again and I wish you and your family well.

Kind regards

Susan Rogers

Lead Nurse Public Health

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