Preparing for birth classes
Preparation for Birth and Beyond (PBB)
A free four-week antenatal course for first-time parents – please register from around 24 weeks of pregnancy. The PBB course covers labour and birth, caring for your baby, feeding, relationships and becoming a parent. You’ll also meet other families who are expecting babies around the same time. Find out more from your midwife or email [email protected].
Birth after Caesarean
If you’ve previously had a Caesarean birth, this online session can help you understand your options for your next birth. Led by an experienced midwife and obstetrician, we’ll share balanced information and answer your questions.
Join a Birth after Caesarean sessionPreparing for the Postnatal period
Join our free online Postnatal Education Session to receive practical advice and information about your postnatal recovery, caring for your baby, and what to expect on the postnatal ward.
Join a Preparing for Postnatal sessionFeeding your baby classes
Preparing to Breastfeed
This free online class is led by our specialist infant feeding team and covers everything you need to know to get breastfeeding off to the best possible start.
Join a Preparing to Breastfeed classPregnancy classes
Pelvic Health classes
Learn how to strengthen your pelvic floor, recognise common symptoms and reduce your risk of pelvic floor problems during pregnancy and after birth.
Read more about Pelvic Health classesBump & Baby Fit
Stay active during pregnancy and after birth with gentle exercise classes, including yoga and chair-based exercise led by the in local leisure centres.
Community groups
Bump & Baby Walks
Join friendly walks in local parks to meet other parents, enjoy gentle exercise and ask a midwife any questions about pregnancy or early parenting.
Find the next Bump & Baby Walks
Meet the Midwives
Drop in to Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Baby Bank in Armley every Monday and speak with one of our experienced midwives about pregnancy, caring for your baby or local support services.
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Maternal Journal
Get creative and learn about pregnancy, meet new people and ask a midwife any questions at these relaxed and welcoming classes.
Join us for Maternal Journal
Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Bosom Buddies breastfeeding groups
Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Bosom Buddies provide mum-to-mum breastfeeding information and support in groups run by trained breastfeeding peer supporters. You are very welcome to come along to a group and meet the team during pregnancy.
Haamla antenatal groups
Weekly community antenatal groups offering pregnancy information, birth preparation and baby care in a culturally sensitive environment. Interpreters are available for people who need language support.
Read more about Haamla groupsEmotional support
Pregnancy in Mind
is a supportive antenatal group for people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or depression during pregnancy. If you feel this would be helpful, you can email ‘hello’ to [email protected] for more information.
Apps and online resources
JANAM App
The provides maternity information in Bengali, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil and English, helping more families access trusted information. Please speak to your midwife for an access code.
getUBetter Pelvic Health App
getUBetter is a free NHS-approved app with trusted advice, pelvic floor exercises and tips for pelvic health support during pregnancy and after your baby is born.
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is a free pregnancy and parenting app approved by the NHS that provides trusted information, personalised support and helpful tools from pregnancy through to your baby’s second birthday.
NHS Best Start in Life
Receive personalised emails throughout your pregnancy and your baby’s early years, tailored to your stage of pregnancy or your child’s age.
HENRY Programme
A free 8-week programme supporting families with healthy lifestyles, nutrition and parenting from 0-5 years.