Resources and services to support you and your family

What is the DadPad App?

It’s a free, downloadable easy to use essential resource developed with the NHS for new dads, partners, parents, and dads to be.

Why do you need it?

New dads often feel excited, but may sometimes left out, feel unsure or overwhelmed. The DadPad can help by giving dads the knowledge and practical skills they need. The resource supports dads and their partners to give their baby / babies the best possible start in life.

DadPad in Cheshire and Merseyside

To use the DadPad endorsed by our service download the app, put in your postcode and select 'Cheshire and Mersey' (MerseyCare NHS Trust) option.

In Cheshire and Merseyside, the DadPad brings together information and advice, with details on local support groups and services.

DadPad works in partnership with The ICON: Babies Cry You Can Cope programme 

Please find below a range of maternity animations covering a variety of topics to help support your through your pregnancy. 

Talking or singing to your bump

To watch this video in a different language or format see below:

Romanian - https://youtu.be/cQzKfinOTLM 
Polish - https://youtu.be/6uYtepaL-Ic 
Kurdish - https://youtu.be/cYFvecEjFRU 
English without subtitles - https://youtu.be/8lIdAin9xRA 
Cantonese - https://youtu.be/7EKCMqTO4u4 
BSL - https://youtu.be/4xgCb51uYuU 
Albanian - https://youtu.be/7OpOSgoTfCY 

Maternity appointments

To watch this video in a different language or format see below:

Romanian - https://youtu.be/1RTvuuUt77s 
Polish - https://youtu.be/L7r6Q4ZzInI 
Kurdish - https://youtu.be/VeD4FaK3ZyQ 
English without subtitles - https://youtu.be/5sZ-V3FcDC4 
Cantonese - https://youtu.be/IxrH5wdd5po 
BSL - https://youtu.be/z_Bj63e8Kss 
Albanian - https://youtu.be/hgkd283HBIA 

Healthy eating and movement in pregnancy

To watch this video in a different language or format see below:

Romanian - https://youtu.be/2-3iS1k1ySU 
Polish - https://youtu.be/LLeVTgWeIgM 
Kurdish - https://youtu.be/92-B4hisj3M 
English without subtitles - https://youtu.be/2zu3rOOjsN4 
Cantonese - https://youtu.be/D9YHvTEvaIE 
BSL - https://youtu.be/ZPv_t1pENDU 
Albanian - https://youtu.be/X4hbs4cSWKw 

Feeding your baby

To watch this video in a different language or format see below:

Romanian - https://youtu.be/W2UK9aWltd8 
Polish - https://youtu.be/WMACgt9WQCI 
Kurdish - https://youtu.be/8O20IZnm3ZQ 
English without subtitles- https://youtu.be/Me-91mcJ9O8 
Cantonese - https://youtu.be/n8ZZmYO2rSs 
BSL - https://youtu.be/4AsrfCF2S9k 
Albanian - https://youtu.be/XeCwCjKnKA0 

When to call the hospital

To watch this video in a different language or format see below:

Romanian - https://youtu.be/1Bf_pw2jcmk 
Polish - https://youtu.be/ifGuK4uNZdM 
Kurdish - https://youtu.be/hDr1yLo7RD4 
English without subtitles - https://youtu.be/mgtwuZHLZQc 
Cantonese - https://youtu.be/442zRtWQpqg 
BSL - https://youtu.be/DFtBpSuS_dg 
Albanian - https://youtu.be/wDP8wtMaEkM 

No safe level of smoking in pregnancy

To watch this video in a different language or format see below:

Romanian - https://youtu.be/B9DqltVbT_s 
Polish - https://youtu.be/3-5oOSJzs9c 
Kurdish - https://youtu.be/vDZr2OW6MnI 
English without subtitles- https://youtu.be/z8CDkCQKBLQ 
Cantonese - https://youtu.be/6yTasq-fsSE 
BSL - https://youtu.be/MjbZyvjSeN4 
Albanian - https://youtu.be/TGhXKTiehSs 

Screening tests for you and your baby

NHS video explaining screening tests during pregnancy - available in different languages