Should you need urgent health advice please contact your GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency please visit A&E or call 999

Information for new fathers

A Father Inclusion Hub pack is available for new dads.

Adapting to life with a new baby is a challenge. Small Steps Big Changes has brought together lots of advice to help guide you through life as a new dad in Nottingham.

From preparing for labour, feeding, play and looking after you, they have it covered. This hub will help you to prepare yourself for when your baby is born. You will find information about the different services available to you.

To find out more visit the Father Inclusion Hub.

Also, for fathers living in Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Healthy Family Team can provide advice and support.

You can access our advice line by calling 0300 123 5436 or use the Parentline text messaging service by sending a text to 07520 619919.

And fathers can also access the DadPad app to help new dads. Find out more about it on the DadPad webpage on the Health for Under 5s website.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for the writing, publishing and updating of the content on this page.

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called Parentline. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 4.30pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health practitioner within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you’ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the line reopens.

  • Parents and carers of children aged 0-19:

    text

    07520619919

Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&E.

This page was last reviewed on 09-09-2026

This page will be next reviewed on 18-12-2028