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Preparation for birth and beyond

If you are having your first baby and live in Leeds, we would like to invite you to join our Preparation for Birth and Beyond course.

Preparation for birth and beyond (PBB)

Antenatal programme for first-time parents

What is PBB about?

The course has four sessions before your baby is born and one session after birth.

Black pregnant woman
It helps you learn about:

your baby’s development
how to care for your baby
how life may change
how to keep your baby safe
what to expect during birth
how to understand your baby’s needs

Our course is special because it looks at the world from your baby’s point of view.

We help you learn how to get to know your baby and respond to them with confidence.

Who runs the PBB?

The sessions are run by our Early Start team, which includes:

A 0 to 19 specialist public health nurse (health visitor)
A family outreach worker
A community midwife

They are friendly, experienced, and happy to answer your questions.

PBB programme details

Courses run face-to-face during the day or virtually in the evening
Each course includes:
- Four weekly antenatal sessions (2 hours each)
- One reunion session after your baby is born
Sessions run over four weeks

Male couple with baby

We welcome fathers and partners.

If booking a face-to-face course, choose the area that is closest to you.

West Leeds (for example: Bramley and Kirkstall)
South Leeds (for example: Morley, Hunslet, and Tingley)
East Leeds (for example: Kippax, Swarcliffe, and Crossgates)

Who can join?

To join a PBB course, you must:

pay Council Tax to Leeds City Council
be a first time parent
be around 24 weeks pregnant at time of booking your course
book a course that matches your expected month of delivery (EDD)

Whenever possible, please use the pregnant parent’s email address to register.

If the email does not match, we may contact you to confirm it.

Course dates are usually released in the first week of every month.

Important information

Please book one ticket per household, as it covers all sessions.

This course is run together with the children’s centre and the midwifery service. A member of these teams may contact you about the course.

We understand that pregnancy can sometimes change. If your pregnancy does not continue, or if you decide you no longer want to be part of the PBB programme, please cancel by contacting us at lch.pbbbooking@nhs.net

We will update your records and make sure you do not receive unwanted messages or appointments.

Book onto a session below.

Course outline

We will talk about:

feeding your baby responsively
common worries and myths about feeding
breastfeeding, positioning and attachment
bonding and skin‑to‑skin contact
where to find feeding support

This session is led by a midwife.

You will learn about:

planning for birth
stages of labour
pain relief options
assisted births
meeting your baby for the first time
the role of birth partners
the first few weeks with a new born

Staying connected

After the course, you may want to:

stay in touch with other new parents you meet
join baby groups in your local area

The Early Start team can give you information about groups and support services across Leeds.

After your baby is born, you will be invited back to meet the group again.

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What parents say about PBB

“We enjoyed the interactive activities and discussions and learned that I’m not the only one who is nervous.”

“We’ve enjoyed having focused time to think about our baby and have learnt lots.”

“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.”

PBB training sessions

Note: This is for October due date only.

PBB face to face (West Leeds)

This is holding at LS19 on 5 August 2026 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Name(Required)

First Last

Session details(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code Country

Date of birth(Required)

Email(Required)

NHS number(Required)

Due date(Required)

Partner's name (if attending)

First Last

Partner's date of birth (if attending)

Do you have any additional learning?

We will endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Note: This is for October due date only.

PBB face to face (North East Leeds)

This is holding at LS8 on 4 August 2026 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Name(Required)

First

Last

Session details(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address

City

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Date of birth(Required)

Email(Required)

NHS number(Required)

Due date(Required)

Partner's name (if attending)

First

Last

Partner's date of birth (if attending)

Do you have any additional learning?

We will endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Note: This is for October due date only.

PBB face to face (East Leeds)

This is holding at LS15 on 4 August 2026 from 10am to midday

Name(Required)

First

Last

Session details(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address

City

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Date of birth(Required)

Email(Required)

NHS number(Required)

Due date(Required)

Partner's name (if attending)

First

Last

Partner's date of birth (if attending)

Do you have any additional learning?

We will endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Note: This is for October due date only.

PBB face to face (South Leeds)

This is holding at LS11 on 7 August 2026 from 1pm to 3pm

Name(Required)

First

Last

Session details(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address

City

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Date of birth(Required)

Email(Required)

NHS number

Due date(Required)

Partner's name (if attending)

First

Last

Partner's date of birth (if attending)

Do you have any additional learning?

We will endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Note: This is for October due date only.

PBB virtual (West Leeds)

This is holding on 3 August 2026

Name(Required)

First

Last

Session date(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address

City

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Date of birth(Required)

Email(Required)

NHS number(Required)

Due date(Required)

Partner's name (if attending)

First

Last

Partner's date of birth (if attending)

Do you have any additional learning?

We will endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Note: This is for October due date only.

PBB virtual (East Leeds)

This is holding on 6 August 2026

Name(Required)

First

Last

Session date(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address

City

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Date of birth(Required)

Email(Required)

NHS number(Required)

Due date(Required)

Partner's name (if attending)

First

Last

Partner's date of birth (if attending)

Do you have any additional learning?

We will endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Note: This is for October due date only.

PBB virtual (South Leeds)

This is holding on 3 August 2026

Name(Required)

First

Last

Session date(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address

City

ZIP / Postal Code

Country

Date of birth(Required)

Email(Required)

NHS number(Required)

Due date(Required)

Partner's name (if attending)

First

Last

Partner's date of birth (if attending)

Do you have any additional learning?

We will endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Preparation for birth and beyond

Preparation for birth and beyond (PBB)

What is PBB about?

Who runs the PBB?

PBB programme details

Who can join?

Important information

Course outline

Session 1: Our developing baby

Session 2: Caring for baby and feeding

Session 3: Changes for us and keeping baby safe

Session 4: Giving birth and meeting baby

Session 5: Post‑birth reunion

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PBB training sessions

Preparation, birth and beyond West Leeds: Face to face

Preparation, birth and beyond (North East Leeds): Face to face

Preparation, birth and beyond (East Leeds): Face to face

Preparation, birth and beyond (South Leeds): Face to face

Preparation, birth and beyond (West Leeds): Virtual

Preparation, birth and beyond (East Leeds): Virtual

Preparation, birth and beyond (South Leeds): Virtual

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