Short films give practical demonstrations on topics such as bathing and feeding a new-born –
– Website is the first ever HSE supported multimedia information resource for expectant and new mothers –
The HSE has supported the launch of www.whatsupmum.ie – a new website, with web TV and smart phone applications providing free advice and support from HSE medical professionals to new and expectant families all over Ireland.
Whatsupmum.ie, developed by Healthcare Help Ltd, gives pregnant women and new parents access to expert advice from midwives, gynaecologists, paediatricians and other healthcare professionals. The Web TV section includes short films on topics ranging from ante natal care in pregnancy, to bathing and feeding a new-born. This material is useful to all new mums, their partners and family. A DVD of the films is also available free of charge from local Public Health Nurses.
Whatsupmum.ie is endorsed by the HSE National Clinical Lead for Obstetrics and Gynaecology Prof Michael Turner, the Masters of the maternity hospitals, obstetricians, maternity staff and other healthcare professionals from around the country. In fact, each of the medical practitioners featuring on the film footage and in the apps are practising health care professionals, giving practical advice to new mums and their families.
According to Michelle Berkery, Managing Director of Healthcare Help Ltd., and creator of the resource “The aim of this project is to provide every new and expectant mother in Ireland with free and easy access to expert practical advice from world class HSE medical professionals. For the first time ever, this information can be easily accessed all over Ireland through web TV and a collection of apps to download from itunes, all of which are free of charge.”
Professor Michael Turner, HSE National Clinical Programme Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology said “We welcome the use of modern communications to make practical information easily available about pregnancy and care of the new born to women and their families. Access to high quality information for women about pregnancy is an important goal of the HSE National Programme in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.”
Sheila Sugrue, HSE National Office of Nursing and Midwifery added “The HSE is pleased to support this exciting new resource. This technology is the way forward for all expectant mums especially those who are juggling very busy lives. Whatsupmum features clinical professionals from throughout the country, many of whom will be recognised by new mothers and expectant women, and is representative of quite a number of the maternity services across the country”
Visit www.whatsupmum.ie or www.hse.ie for more information or to download an app.
