New text scheme for mums-to-be

A pioneering scheme by a Birmingham hospital group is giving pregnant teens support through text messaging, according to icBirmingham.

Heartlands and Solihull Hospitals send out SMS reminders for ante-natal classes, parentcraft groups and even what symptoms should be expected at different stages, like the baby kicking or morning sickness."

"Within the first 18 months, 360 of the 370 teenagers from the maternity wards agreed to receive texts, and nearly half of them turned up to parenting classes."

emily | 3:36 PM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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