Preparation for birth and beyond course
As a first time parent we would like to invite you to attend the preparation for birth and beyond antenatal course. The course is delivered in a group setting either virtually or face to face. Face to face courses are delivered at a children’s centre. The course consists of four antenatal sessions and one post-natal session and aims to prepare you for the many changes having a new baby will bring. The course is unique in that it focuses on the experience of the baby and supports parents and carers to get to know and respond to their baby’s needs.
The course sessions are delivered by members of the Early Start team, which includes a 0 to 19 specialist public health nurse (health visitor), family outreach worker and community midwife.
At the end of the course you may wish to keep in contact with new parents you have met on this course or meet other parents in your area. The Early Start team will be able to give you information on how to access groups and support across Leeds.
Course outline
Sessions 1 to 4 are usually delivered over four consecutive weeks, and are approximately two hours duration.
- How to support your baby’s physical and emotional development.
How to recognise what your baby is telling you. - Responsive feeding. Support available in your area.
- How to keep your baby safe. The importance of looking after yourself.
How to manage changes in relationships. - Labour, birth, the role of the birth partner
and the benefits of skin-to-skin. - Post-birth reunion.
I’m more confident than I was before, I’ve got more knowledge, I’m more relaxed.
I’ve never been made to feel important before. I feel like I have got a part to play. All the other appointments we’ve been to I’ve just felt excluded.
Joining a preparation for birth and beyond course
There’s all the information on the internet, but it’s the fact that you get to ask questions, get our specific concerns out there and get answers to them.
You need to be around 24 weeks pregnant at the time of booking on to a course and pay your community charge to Leeds City Council. You can find out more information regarding dates, times, venues and booking on to a course on Eventbrite by searching for Leeds Community Healthcare 0 to 19 PHINS. If you are unable to access Eventbrite or need help to book a place, please contact us on 0113 843 5683.
More information about the 0 to 19 public health integrated nursing service
Baby Bubble
Babybubble Leeds
Baby Bubble Leeds are closed facebook groups for expectant parents. These groups are professionally moderated by midwifes and 0 to 19 practitioners. If you would like to know more, please visit the Baby Bubble page
