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B.O.O.B.S. (Be Open On Breastfeeding Support) Bury and Prestwich

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B.O.O.B.S. (Be Open On Breastfeeding Support) Bury and Prestwich

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Free antenatal classes (a hybrid-deliver course, with the first two sessions online, and the third in person at Creative Calm in Prestwich)

Bi-monthly breastfeeding cafes in our BOOBS Approved venues in Bury

Free bookable 1-2-1 peer support appointments with fully trained Breastfeeding Peer Support volunteers

Free peer support via WhatsApp, text, video call, face to face

Free walks for parents/carers and their babies, with the opportunity for breastfeeding support during/after the walks

BOOBS Approved breastfeeding welcome scheme for local venues and businesses

Lifetime Membership scheme offering discounts in venues and businesses in Bury

To book a breastfeeding peer support appointment, complete our Self-Referral Form here:- BOOBS Self Referral Form 2026

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How do I book a place?

Our four week baby massage courses are FREE and available to families with babies under 6 months old.

Please call to book your place at the Children's Centre of your choice. Thank you.

Children's Centre Contacts

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Baby Massage :: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Baby massage is a calm and relaxing way to spend time with your baby. Baby massages have many benefits.

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Breastfeeding support groups are great places to make new friends and share the ups and downs of looking after a new baby.

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Many areas around Greater Manchester have their own breastfeeding courses which you will find under each respective section.

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Koala North West - face to face antenatal course

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Koala North West - face to face antenatal course

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These are 2 hour sessions, available over 4 sessions a month (booking is essential)

Where

Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Wirral CH49 5PE

Bromborough Community Centre, Gratrix Road, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 7BW

Koala North West Hub, Woodchurch Lane, Birkenhead, Wirral CH42 9PH

Seacombe Community Centre, St Paul’s Road, Wallasey, Wirral CH44 7AN

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Antenatal Education Sessions - Koala North West - Family Toolbox

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This building connections session is session 1 of our multiagency offer for antenatal education.
Session 1 will be delivered by Koala and Family Hubs early years workers, with session 2 and 3 delivered by the midwife, maternity support and health visiting.

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Free First Aid course

Postnatal Nutrition workshop

Free antenatal and postnatal exercise videos

Couch to Fitness sessions

Bollyfit Active Classes

Walking Mum's Club

Walking Mums

Dance Like a Mother

Pilates, pre and postnatal fitness, baby massage (small fee payable)

The Big Life Group

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Information below: -

You are Safe with us group

5 week online antenatal group (NHS- Saint Mary's)

Free online classes Baby Centre

Postnatal nutrition workshop

Free First Aid courses (June - Woodville Family Hub (call to book), other venues available to book online)

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Free First Aid Courses across Greater Manchester

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Free First Aid Courses across Greater Manchester

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Free Paediatric First Aid Course for Parents

Emergency first aid and CPR for Babies and Children delivered by Cookson First Aid

When: Friday 5th June 2026, 10:15-12:00

Where: Woodville Family Hub, Cheetham Hill 🏘️

Call to book a place: 0161 234 3000

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Breastfeeding antenatal classes (Face to face in Prestwich)

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Breastfeeding antenatal classes (Face to face in Prestwich)

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In groups of 8 you will receive guidance and confidence around:-

breastfeeding basics

colostrum harvesting

what to expect after the first 5 days postpartum

When? The classes are every last Tuesday of the month 10am to 11.30am. If the times do not suit then you can message us.

Where? The session is in person at the Creative Calm Yoga Studio in Prestwich.

How much? Our sessions are free of charge although we welcome any money donations to the charity.

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A lot of areas have the "In our place" antenatal course available specifically for same sex female parents.

Find your area and you will see the link for this specific course.

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Maternity care support group: You Are Safe With Us 

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Maternity care support group: You Are Safe With Us 

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This group is designed for anyone who is Black, Black or Asian mixed heritage, Asian and ethnically minoritised.

It aims to support you to feel safe and confident during pregnancy, birth and beyond. The sessions will share information and cover aspects of care that can support you to feel confident in receiving care and feel able to advocate for yourself. It includes information about informed decision making, writing a birth preference/plan and raising concerns. The sessions will support you to share your feelings and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Email your full name and birthday to Parent.classes@mft.nhs.uk to register your interest

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Introduction to infant feeding video (20 mins)

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Introduction to infant feeding video (20 mins)

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Manchester Infant Feeding Team Introduction to Infant Feeding (P)

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Bump, Birth and Beyond antenatal class (click to find your local family hub)

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Bump, Birth and Beyond antenatal class (click to find your local family hub)

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Face to face antenatal session for parents to be from 28 weeks pregnant. A 4 week course.

Topics include: infant feeding, labour and birth, relationship building, responsive feeding, safe sleeping and baby equipment. Caring for baby and practical activities also included such as changing, bathing and dressing baby.

Contact us to book onto the course.

familyhubs@rochdale.gov.uk

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Please know that you are legally entitled to paid time off of work to join an antenatal class or group (including exercise groups) if it has been recommended by a midwife.

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Best start in life sessions at family hubs

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Best start in life sessions at family hubs

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Relaxed friendly sessions for parents and children from conception to age 2 with siblings 0-5 welcome. Enjoy weekly activities, meet other parents, and get support with feeding, sleep, development, understanding your baby & caring for yourself. These sessions have replaced the old Open House drop ins.

Monday

Where: Woodland Family Hub
When: 1pm - 2.30pm

Tuesday

Where: Newbold Family Hub
When: 10.30am - 12pm

Wednesday

Where: Moorhouse Family Hub
When: 10am - 12pm

Thursday

Where: Langley Family Hub
When: 1pm - 2.30pm

Friday

Where: Howard Street Family Hub
When: 1.30pm - 2.30pm

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Our Rochdale | Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Services (PIMHS)

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Rochdale’s start for life offer includes support for perinatal and for parent infant mental health. This support comes from professionals within our perinatal and infant mental health services team, including a specialist health visitor, a PIMHS early years worker, a psychotherapist and two parent infant mental health practitioners. The service is accessible at the point of contact through attending your local family hub or through speaking to your health visitor.

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"Togetherness" - Solihull Approach.                             Free online antenatal courses to complete at your own pace.                                                                                Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby

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"Togetherness" - Solihull Approach.                             Free online antenatal courses to complete at your own pace.                                                                                Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby

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You will be asked to provide your full postcode.

How to access the courses

Go to the Solihull Approach Parenting website

Use the access code: WATERPARK

Create a GDPR compliant account and start right now!

Female only couples can access a different version below:-

Online Learning

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"Togetherness" - Solihull Approach.                             Free online antenatal courses to complete at your own pace.                                                                                 Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby

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You will be asked to provide your full postcode.

How to access the courses

Go to the Solihull Approach Parenting website

Use the access code: EARLYHELP

Create a GDPR compliant account and start right now!

Female only couples can access a different version below:-

Online Learning

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Ideal for those after 28 weeks of pregnancy to learn about how your diet can support your recovery after birth and if breastfeeding your baby.

See dates available and the link to book below:-

https://shorturl.at/VSnOG

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Postnatal nutrition workshop - Porter Nutrition - Information for GPs

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Open to any dad/carer with a child under 12 years old, looking to talk or seek advice. Our support worker also has experience with parents and children who have Neurodiversity or Emotional Wellbeing difficulties.

You can get confidential support via message, calls or face to face home visiting for any dad in the Rochdale Borough area.

Tel: 07935 708899
Email: stephen@hsrb.org.uk

For more information, please get in touch with Steve via WhatsApp or normall calls and email via the details above.

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Our Rochdale | Home Start Rochdale and Bury

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Home-Start Family Support Charity, offers practical and emotional support for any family with a child under the age of twelve years old. We provide low level relaxed, informal help and support on a regular basis in the families own home, for as long as it takes to help the family overcome their difficulty. We are a team of experienced parents and volunteers, who are trained to support families in situations such as isolation, bereavement, multiple births, illness, disability, debt, relationship difficulties, disabilities or those who are just finding parenting a struggle. Practitioners, please login to see referral information.

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Click the link below to view the government webpage

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Click the link below to view the government webpage

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Legal rights for pregnant employees - including paid time off for antenatal appointments, maternity leave and pay, protection against discrimination and telling the employer about the pregnancy

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"Togetherness" - Solihull Approach.                             Free online antenatal courses to complete at your own pace.                                                                                Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby

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"Togetherness" - Solihull Approach.                             Free online antenatal courses to complete at your own pace.                                                                                Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby

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You will be asked to provide your full postcode.

How to access the courses

Go to the Solihull Approach Parenting website

Use the access code: DAISY

Create a GDPR compliant account and start right now!

Female only couples can access a different version below:-

Online Learning

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One Plus One Digital Intervention
Online relationship support for parents.  Parents can complete these courses independently:

Me You and Baby Too – For new and expectant Parents. When couples have a baby, it's a challenge to the relationship. We call this a transition. This course is designed to help you through this transition, so that your relationship remains intact and grows, as parents and as a couple.

Arguing Better – For all Parents experiencing conflict. Managing and coping with stress. Arguing better.

Getting it right for children – For seperated parents. When parents separate, it's hard for everyone. The goal of this course is to minimise the effects that your separation has on your children.

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Sensory play and baby massage sessions

Peer support networks

Support from a family support team

Trauma therapy and counselling

Online support networks

Community groups

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Spoons Charity - Neonatal Family Support

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Community Groups - Spoons Charity - Neonatal Family Support

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Check out our full timetable of events aimed at families who have experienced neonatal care in Greater Manchester

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North Manchester and Wythenshawe have a birth centre (midwife led unit) and a labour ward in the hospital.

Oxford Road only has a labour ward.

For those of you with low risk straightforward pregnancies, we recommend using the birth centre instead of a labour ward to reduce the chances of a caesarean section, forceps or ventouse birth or episiotomy.

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What we offer:

• Ante–natal infant feeding advice

• Support and advice on infant feeding via telephone, home visits and in family hubs

• Breastfeeding pump loan scheme

• Support for any feeding challenges

• Weaning advice

• Contact with breastfeeding mothers in the first few days after discharge from hospital

To reach the team call 0161 206 1098 (9am - 5PM)

or email communityinfantfeedingteam@nca.nhs.uk.

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Rochdale family hubs infnant feeding team

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Learn about how you can develop a strong bond and build a relationship with your baby from before they are born and through the early stages of their life.

Each hour-long session will help you learn about baby’s brain development and ways to understand and communicate with baby through fun activities. Its particularly helpful if you are feeling anxious or worried about your new baby.

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Parenting Support Programmes – Family Hubs

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Supporting positive mental health and relationships. For every parent, carer and infant.

Are you expecting a baby or do you have a baby under 2 years of age?

During term time we run a small friendly group for parents and babies in Rochdale, Middleton, Pennine and Heywood. This is for parents who are socially isolated and/or anxious who would benefit from meeting other local parents in small groups.

We can offer:

Practical support and a listening ear from our Parent Infant Mental Health Wellbeing coordinator and volunteers

An opportunity to meet other parents locally in a way that feels right for you

A safe space to talk about whatever you want

Play opportunities for you and your baby

Refreshments available

Please contact our PIMH Coordinator (Ali) to find out group sessions times/dates also to book a place for you and your baby.

Click the image above to see the locations.

Contact:

Telephone: 07749 360686 or 01706 629651

E-mail: ali@hsrb.org.uk

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Supporting positive mental health and relationships. For every parent, carer and infant. Are you expecting a baby or do you have a baby under 2 years of age? During term time we run a small friendly group for parents and babies in Rochdale, Middleton, Pennine and Heywood. This is for parents who are socially isolated and/or anxious who would benefit from meeting other local parents in small groups. We can offer: Practical support and a listening ear from our Parent Infant Mental Health Wellbeing coordinator and volunteers An opportunity to meet other parents locally in a way that feels right for you A safe space to talk about whatever you want Play opportunities for you and your baby Refreshments available Please contact our PIMH Coordinator (Ali) to find out group sessions times/dates also to book a place for you and your baby.

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" Bump, Baby and You" antenatal classes. Face to face or online

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" Bump, Baby and You" antenatal classes. Face to face or online

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Either scan the QR codes or click the link below:-

Our Town Directory | Bump Baby & You

What’s included in the sessions?

There are 4 separate sessions, and each session is no more than 90 minutes.

Antenatal wellness (online only)

• Myth busting – the facts

• Exercise during pregnancy

• What influences our decisions and support medicines

• Feeding choices

• Bonding and attachment

• Vitamins and healthy start vouchers.

Infant feeding (in person only)

• Feeding choices

• Skin to skin

• Responsive feeding and positions

• Safe sleep and night-time tips

• Storage of milk.

Labour and birth (online and in person)

• Signs and stages of labour

• Birthing plans

• Visiting hospital/home birth

• Signs your baby is unwell.

Bringing baby home (in person only)

• Mental health and wellbeing

• Baby brain development and play

• Keeping your baby safe

• Services for you and your baby.

When are the sessions?

Online

Antenatal wellness, and labour and birth are held virtually on Mondays and Tuesdays at 6pm to 7:30pm.

Book your place through the Eventbrite website (external link).

In person

Infant feeding, labour and birth, and bringing baby home sessions are held:

Tuesdays, 6pm to 7:30pm at the Family Hub at Mornington Road

Location: Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4LG

Book your place through the Eventbrite website (external link).

Thursdays, 1pm to 2.30pm at the Family Hub at The Meadows

Location: 100-116 Ridyard Street, Wigan, WN5 9RQ

Book your place through the Eventbrite website (external link).

Thursdays, 6pm to 7:30pm at the Family Hub at West Leigh

Location: Westleigh Family Centre, Westleigh Lane, WN7 5NJ

Book your place through the Eventbrite website (external link).

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For parents living in Manchester with a Manchester postcode not including Trafford, Salford and Bury. 

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For parents living in Manchester with a Manchester postcode not including Trafford, Salford and Bury. 

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Free antenatal and postnatal exercise videos and information 

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Free antenatal and postnatal exercise videos and information 

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Videos from 10 minutes to 50 minutes long, so you choose what suits you best!

Yoga

Pilates

Core workouts

Cardio and strength training

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Pregnancy workout videos - We offer various intensity levels to ensure you're comfortable through your pregnancy journey.

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This is a 7 week face to face antenatal course (4 weeks before birth, and 3 weeks after birth).

This course is for couples expecting their first baby together, including those intending to co-parent.

The course includes:

preparing for and giving birth

working together as parents

learning new skills and techniques to strengthen your relationships

coping with feelings and parental stress

raising your baby

You can book a place by emailing family.hubs@stockport.gov.uk.

If you'd like to be contacted with more information about dates and times, you can fill in the

Family Foundations expression of interest form.

For more information about the course, you can also ask a professional from Family Hubs.

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Twice weekly birth centre tours at North Manchester and Wythenshawe

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Twice weekly birth centre tours at North Manchester and Wythenshawe

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Please know that there is not a Birth centre or Midwife led unit (MLU) at Saint Mary's Oxford Road, only a labour ward/obstetric unit.

You can book via eventbrite on the following link.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/saint-marys-hospital-manchester-foundation-trust-76609034493?_gl=1*1ohpa9g*_up*MQ..*_ga*ODkzNjI0NzYwLjE3NDI0NzIzMzc.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*MTc0MjQ3MjMzNi4xLjAuMTc0MjQ3MjMzNi4wLjAuMA

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Breastfeeding basics online zoom workshop (during pregnancy)

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Breastfeeding basics online zoom workshop (during pregnancy)

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If you live in Tameside or Oldham, you are invited to join us at our FREE online Zoom Breastfeeding Basics workshop.

we provide information about breastfeeding, mixed feeding and expressing plus an opportunity to ask your feeding related questions.

To book, either scan the QR code on the poster or click the link below.

Home-Start Host event tickets from TicketSource.

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A FREE 4 week course held at Children's centres and Family Hubs around Manchester (excluding Trafford, Salford and Bury). It covers the following topics :-

Preparing for Becoming a Parent, Infant Feeding and Health and Wellbeing

Parenting Confidence and Skills and Mental Health

Attachment and Bonding

Labour and Birth

Click the image for more information about the course.

You can contact your local children's centre or Family Hub to book yourself or speak to your midwife.

Click below to find your nearest centre.

Find a Family Hub

Find a children's centre on a map

Find a children's centre by postcode

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A 5 week course on Microsoft Teams, weekday evenings 6-8PM.

This is for everybody planning to give birth at Saint Mary's Hospital (North Manchester, Oxford Road or Wythenshawe).

This is led by midwives, the infant feeding health visiting team, HIPPOH project team, Dad matters and Mums matter.

Ask your midwife to complete the referral for this course at your next appointment.

Or email your name and birthday to parent.classes@mft.nhs.uk

Lots of topics are covered including:-

Labour and birth

Getting to know your baby

Feeding your baby

The first few days

Newborn care

Mental health

Dad Matters and Mums matters

Q+A with a midwife

See the tab below for all of the topics covered in each session

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What we talk about each week on the online antenatal group

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What we talk about each week on the online antenatal group

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Classes below are held at Irlam & Cadishead Leisure Centre:

Kettlebells | Tuesdays | 9:30am

Resistance Bands | Thursdays | 10:30am

Classes below are held at Worsley Leisure Centre:

Child Friendly Circuits |Thursdays |10:05am

Child Friendly Spinning |Wednesdays |10:15am

Aquanatal classes:

Aqua Natal | Wednesdays | 11am Irlam

Aqua Natal | Tuesdays | 6:30pm Worsley

Useful links:

Staying active during and after your pregnancy – SCL (salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk)

Parent & Child Friendly Classes – SCL (salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk)

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Aquanatal and parent & child friendly classes - SCL

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Did you know we offer classes suitable for new Mums and Dads to bring along your baby? Come along and meet new parents and enjoy…

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Courses and sessions for new parents or parents to be

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Courses and sessions for new parents or parents to be

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Salford City Council is offering two free courses for before and after the birth as well as regular weekly sessions to meet other parents.

Before and after the baby

Our online antenatal course 'Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby' is a great place to get started.

Developed by midwives it will give you practical information about pregnancy and birth, explain why people around the baby are so important and helps you start a relationship with your baby before they are born.

The postnatal course called ‘Getting to know your baby’ looks at babies’ physical and emotional development and how important play is as well as how to understand and respond to crying and developing healthy sleep patterns.

To register or get more information on either course please call Salford Early Help team on 0161 686 7235.

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For parents living in Manchester with a Manchester postcode not including Trafford, Salford and Bury. 

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For parents living in Manchester with a Manchester postcode not including Trafford, Salford and Bury. 

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Includes mental health support

Baby groups

Sling libraries and baby wearing

Walking mums

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Mums Matter is a friendly, welcoming 8 week group offering mums time to focus on their emotional wellbeing and mental health. It is designed for Manchester based mums with a child under two.

In a calm and welcoming space, mums will:

Explore practical tools to support their mental and emotional wellbeing

Learn simple techniques to manage daily pressures

Connect with other mums and share experiences

Build confidence and feel more like themselves again

Each 2-hour session is delivered in local family hubs, with an optional crèche available.

Register your interest to join a course in your local area here:-

https://data.manchestermind.org/mums-matter/self-referral

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Click the eventbrite link above to book onto a walk in your local area.

Instagram:- @walking_mums_club

Facebook:- Walking Mums Club facebook page

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Fresh air, being in nature, walking, talking, learning and hysterical laughing (we blame sleep deprivation!) are all great for you (and your baby). That’s why we set up Walking Mum’s Club. We’ve built an inclusive community of parents who walk together across parks in Greater Manchester, building new friendships, supporting each other and sharing stories of their parental journeys. Come join us on a walk in your local park. It’s a great way to link in to an amazing support network that may (often) lead to life long friends : )

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Getting to know your baby - Baby and Me 

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Getting to know your baby - Baby and Me 

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Free group classes for all new parents wanting to understand and get to know their baby, to build a relationship with them and to have fun with their baby's.

Complete the form below to book onto a session.

NHS Manchester Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) Expression of Interest Form

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"In Our Place" - Solihull Approach.                             Free online antenatal courses to complete at your own pace.                                                                             Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby

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You will be asked to provide your full postcode.

How to access the courses

Go to the Solihull Approach Parenting website

Use the access code: REDROCK

Create a GDPR compliant account and start right now!

Female only couples can access a different version below:-

Online Learning

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About this course

9 out of 10 parents-to-be find this course helpful. So we hope you do too! This course is for parents-to-be, grandparents, carers, relatives and friends - for everyone in the new baby's 'bubble'.

This course has the same content as an antenatal group. So even though most of you can't attend a face to face antenatal group during COVID-19 you can be reassured that the same antenatal course is right here for you, if you carry on to the end of the course.

It integrates the traditional information given on an antenatal course with a new approach to starting your relationship with your baby before your baby even makes an appearance!

It explains how and why you are so important to this baby, whether you are the mother, father, partner, grandparent or birth partner.

The course has content you can trust. It was developed by Registered Midwives working with Clinical Psychologists and Health Visitors in the Solihull Approach team.

This is a course, a journey through knowledge. If you are looking for information on specific topics you might prefer NHS Choices or RSB in Scotland. Each module takes around 20 minutes to complete. There are interactive activities, quizzes and video clips. There is also an optional voiceover. Keep going till the end of the course to prepare yourself for pregnancy, labour and birth and to meet your baby!

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9 out of 10 parents-to-be find this course helpful. So we hope you do too! This course is for parents-to-be, grandparents, carers, relatives and friends - for everyone in the new baby's 'bubble'. This course has the same content as an antenatal group.

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"Togetherness" - Solihull Approach.                             Free online antenatal courses to complete at your own pace.                                                                                Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby

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You will be asked to provide your full postcode.

How to access the courses

Go to the Solihull Approach Parenting website

Use the access code: RIVINGTON

Create a GDPR compliant account and start right now!

Female only couples can access a different version below:-

Online Learning

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You will be asked to provide your full postcode.

How to access the courses

Go to the Solihull Approach Parenting website

Use the access code: DEAL2030

Create a GDPR compliant account and start right now!

Female only couples can access a different version below:-

Online Learning

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Plan and prepare for parenthood Antenatal Classes (you will need to scroll halfway down the page) 

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This free class will help you to make informed choices confidently as you prepare to be a new parent. Online and face to face sessions available as timetabled below.

For more information, email enquiries@breastfeedingtogether.co.uk, or to book your place, visit: http://book.breastfeedingtogether.co.uk

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What’s on for expectant parents – Bolton Council

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Antenatal appointments, birth registration, support for mums and dads to be

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Come along to one of the Infant Feeding Team's workshops, to help you feel more prepared and confident about breastfeeding your baby.

To book, telephone 01204 390423, or email infantfeeding@boltonft.nhs.uk.

To access additional antenatal sessions, contact Breastfeeding Together by emailing enquiries@breastfeedingtogether.co.uk.

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What’s on for expectant parents – Bolton Council

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Sessions available to book:-

-Plan and prepare for parenthood

Bonding with your unborn baby

What to expect and when in pregnancy

Benefits of skin to skin

Feeding choices

Responsive feeding

Responsive parenting

How to build a secure attachment with your baby

Adjusting to life with your newborn

-Safer sleep for babies (online session)

What does safer sleep mean?

Why is safer sleep for babies so important?

What can I do to reduce the risks?

How to put a baby down to sleep in a safer way?

Can I co-sleep with my baby?

Sleep products to avoid

-Preparing to breastfeed

Benefits of breastfeeding

Importance of skin to skin contact

Pain free positioning and attachment

Feeding positions

Hand expressing

What to expect in the first week of breastfeeding

Hormones involved in milk production

Responsive feeding

Value of support

Breastfeeding problems and solutions

-Breastfeeding your newborn (Online session)

The ‘Fourth Trimester’

Growth spurts

Establishing breastfeeding

Feeding positions

Expressing and storage of breastmilk

Introducing a bottle, including paced and responsive bottle feeding

Safer sleep and breastfeeding

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Session Booking - Breastfeeding Together

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Peer support groups for you and baby

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Essential Parent is an online library of information including articles, videos and digital leaflets. It provides easy access to all the information and help you need, whenever you need it, supporting you from pregnancy all the way through to raising teenagers and young people.

Midwifery and Health Visiting teams also use Essential Parent as a way of sending out key information that you'll need throughout your pregnancy and after your baby is born. They can help you to register online, or you can register yourself.

To register or log in, visit the Essential Parent website.

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At Stepping Hill Hospital we offer parent education sessions for both you and your birth partner.

A range of courses are available online.

Course bookings can be made by email - parenteducation@stockport.nhs.uk

For email bookings please state your mobile number and expected date of delivery and you will be booked onto a suitable course. Upon receipt of your request a confirmation booking email will be sent.

Please note that any information sent by email is NOT SECURE and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is not able to guarantee its confidentiality and security, for this reason DO NOT disclose any clinical or confidential information in the email other than the basic information requested above.

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Maternity - Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

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The maternity unit is accessed easily from the Bramhall Moor Lane entrance to the hospital. Car parking facilities are available in from of the maternity unit. A car park pass can be purchased for £14 which can be re used throughout your pregnancy, these can be purchased from the Rowan Suite (near t…

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Self refer for one to one support or join a walk and talk group with your baby, or join the online Dad's workshop all on the link above. Click the image.

Look at their social media pages to be kept up to date with local events.

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Welcome To Dad Matters Manchester Dad Matters in Manchester exists to support fathers to have the best possible relationship with their children. We work closely with other professionals within Greater Manchester and nationally to better support dads in the first 1001 days of their parenting journey. We offer Outreach services/drop-ins at

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https://homestartmanchester.com/dadmatters

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We aim to help dads have successful relationships with their families, and to support dads with anxiety, stress and mental health issues.

We hope to get dads engaged with services that have traditionally been targeted at mums, and to train & support volunteer dads to work with us.

We work directly with services that support Dads, families and especially babies to increase engagement and knowledge across the sector.

We want to make sure dads know how important they are, how to access support when they need it and why it's essential for baby's development.

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Tommys #inthiswithyou poster for dads + partners

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Fatherhood factsheets

A one-stop-shop of essential knowledge for UK dads

We've summarised what you need to know about your legal and employment rights as a father, set out some ideas about important things to focus on, and suggested some useful sources of advice and support (please see the disclaimer below).

Paternity and parental leave

Looking after your health

Future factsheets we're working on, that will be available on this page:

Keeping your baby safe

Being a stepfather

We welcome your feedback and ideas for other factsheets you or other fathers might find useful. Please contact us by email.

Please note:

1. The information provided in these factsheets, and elsewhere on our website, does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. We review and update these factsheets at least once a year but do please double-check with other sources before making any decisions based on the information we have provided. We provide links to other third-party websites and resources, for your convenience; we do not recommend or endorse their contents.

2. The Fatherhood Institute does not operate a helpline and cannot provide individualised advice to fathers or other family members. Please see our 'Finding Help and Support' infosheet for resources and signposting that you may find helpful. Please note, that while we update the list as often as possible, it is not exhaustive, and we cannot take responsibility for the quality of the information and advice provided.

3. If you are having problems relating to contact with your child/ren, we provide links to relevant support organisations within the 'Co-parenting Across Households' factsheet.

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Find a group near you. Every Monday 7-8PM. No booking required.

https://andysmanclub.co.uk/groups/

ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. #ITSOKAYTOTALK

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ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.

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Free meetups and events around Manchester.

Browse the online calendar to find the links to sign up!

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Proud 2 b Parents runs over 90 events a year across Greater Manchester and we also attend several Pride events each Summer. All our events are free to attend, but donations are gratefully received to help to cover the costs of things like activities and venue hire. You can donate by cash or by making an online donation at any session - or by donating online.

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"Togetherness" - Solihull Approach.                             Free online antenatal courses to complete at your own pace.                                                                                Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby

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You will be asked to provide your full postcode.

How to access the courses

Go to the Solihull Approach Parenting website

Use the access code: SUNFLOWER

Create a GDPR compliant account and start right now!

Female only couples can access a different version below:-

Online Learning

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Free Antenatal Course Ryecroft Hall Audenshaw

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You can book your tickets using the following link:

Places are limited, so don't delay!

Tameside Intergrated Infant Feeding team event tickets from TicketSource.

The Integrated Infant Feeding Team are very excited to announce that we have our new antenatal course for parents, "Womb to World" starting on Wednesday 15th October 2025, 6-8pm.

This free course includes information around feeding choices as well as evidence-based information from our local specialist services on child-parent mental health, labour & birth, pelvic health care & practical advice on caring for your new born. It runs over 4 consecutive weeks.

If you are at least 24 weeks pregnant, live in Tameside, or know someone who is, let them know about this FREE course being held at Bump & Beyond nursery in the grounds of Ryecroft Hall, in Audenshaw.

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Breastfeeding basics online zoom workshop (during pregnancy)

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Breastfeeding basics online zoom workshop (during pregnancy)

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If you live in Tameside or Oldham, you are invited to join us at our FREE online Zoom Breastfeeding Basics workshop.

we provide information about breastfeeding, mixed feeding and expressing plus an opportunity to ask your feeding related questions.

To book, either scan the QR code on the poster or click the link below.

Home-Start Host event tickets from TicketSource.

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You will be asked to provide your full postcode.

How to access the courses

Go to the Solihull Approach Parenting website

Use the access code: WHEATSHEAF

Create a GDPR compliant account and start right now!

Female only couples can access a different version below:-

Online Learning

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Our team is made up of an infant feeding coordinator/lactation consultant and breastfeeding support worker.

We offer support via, phone support, home visits, drop -in sessions and educational workshops (coming soon).

Please contact us for more information regarding our weekly drop- in sessions.

If you’d like to plan ahead, you are welcome to attend our breastfeeding drop-ins before your baby is born or contact us for a home visit. We can provide you with lots of information and support around breastfeeding and help you deal with any issues. The drop -in sessions are also a great opportunity to meet other mums in a comfortable and supportive environment.

We also have a breastfeeding peer support WhatsApp group which is a great resource of support and information after your baby is born.

The service operates Tuesday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm.

Phone: 07977813839 (Infant Feeding Coordinator)

Social Media

Facebook: www.facebook.com/traffordbreastfeedingsupport
Twitter: www.twitter.com/IFT_TLCO
Instagram: www.instagram.com/traffordinfantfeeding

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Breastfeeding Support / Infant Feeding - Trafford LCO

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We support pregnant women and new mums who want to breastfeed.

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Since 2023 The Bird Box has supported families to Play, Connect and Grow in Gorton, Ardwick & Chorlton .

The Bird Box Sessions

The Bird Box supports families to PLAY, CONNECT & GROW using a Montessori Inspired approach and following the EYFS framework.

We nurture families from birth to preschool age across a progressive programme.

Each session is faciliatated by highly qualified practitioners who are passionate about building a supportive community, nurturing families and ensuring that all children get a happy and healthy start to life.

NEST - For mums with pre-crawling babies.

HATCHLINGS - Crawlers to 2 years and their grown-up.

FLEDGLINGS - Children 18 months to 3.5 years and their grown -up.

We are now developing a needed community centre in Whalley Range to nurture families with children from birth to preschool age.

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Peer support groups for you and baby

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Breastfeeding antenatal class (Face to Face in Prestwich)

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Breastfeeding antenatal class (Face to Face in Prestwich)

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In groups of 8 you will receive guidance and confidence around:_

breastfeeding basics

colostrum harvesting

what to expect after the first 5 days postpartum.

When? The last Tuesday of every month 10am to 11.30am. If the times do not suit then you can message us.

Where? In person at the Creative Calm Yoga Studio in Prestwich

How much? Our sessions are free of charge although we welcome any money donations to the charity.

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Thursdays at Wigan Life Centre

6.30-7.30PM

Meet in Reception at 6.15PM

Please arrive early to your first session to complete a medical assessment

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Aqua Natal | View Timetables & Book Online | Be Well

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Stockport Family Hubs events for parents and children 

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Best Start Family Hubs Baby Shower Events

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What to expect

At the Baby Shower, you’ll have the chance to meet friendly professionals from a range of family services. They can offer information, advice, and support on topics such as:

Childcare options in the local area

Safe sleep guidance to help keep your baby safe

Infant feeding support, including breastfeeding and bottle‑feeding

What to pack for birth and early days with your newborn

And much more, tailored to your needs as a parent or carer

It’s also a great chance to ask questions, meet other local families, and discover what support is available as your child grows.

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Best start family hubs baby shower event dates time and locations.

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Breast feeding drop-in Whalley Range 19.09.24

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Baby and feeding support, Bury and Salford 

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Peer Support in Salford and Bury (online and face to face)

Webchat support

Breastfeeding cafes and events

Social media pages

Breastpump hire

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We've compiled a list of all the Breastfeeding support (we know of) in Salford and will also be building lists for Manchester, Bury, Trafford and Tameside. BOOBS is working with a range of partners to make sure all mums are supported to breastfeed for as long as they can/want to.
Support provided directly by BOOBS;
BOOBS Mother Supporters are available to have a 1-1 appointment with on the following days;

Every two weeks on Tuesdays 10-12 at The Sling Library, Sacred Trinity Church & opposite Tuesdays @ The Honeypot Monton

Wednesdays @ Salford Sling & Meet 12-2.30 pm The Funhouse Swinton

Thursdays (from 14th November) @ The Angel Centre after Dance Like a Mother classes (More info coming soon)

Online discussions and chats available any evenings via Messenger.

Salford Breastfeeding support run by NCT Bolton & North West Manchester;

Every two weeks on Tuesdays at Walkden M&S 9.30 am -11.30 am.

Thursdays 10.30-12.30 at The Blind Pig, Monton (Monton Bumps & Babies group)

Salford support run by Health Visitors at The Sure Start Children Centres.

Run by North Salford Children's centre (Swinton, Pendlebury, Clifton) -

6 week course of Antenatal sessions 4.30pm-6.30pm Weds - book via 01617780495. Sessions available at Ingleside and Swinton Gateway

Fridays @ Clifton Community centre - Well baby clinic with drop-in infant feeding support 9.30-11am

Run by South Salford Children's Centre - (Winton, Barton, Eccles, Irlam & Cadishead)

Tuesdays 1.45 -2.30 pm @ Irlam & Cadishead Leisure centre; Baby Social drop in - last Tuesday of the month covering baby's first foods.

Wednesday 11.30 - 12.45 pm @ Winton Children's centre; Baby social drop in.

Run by East Central Salford Children's Centre;

Tuesdays 1.15-2 pm Baby social & Baby Massage @Broughton Hub

Tuesdays 2pm - 2.45 Baby feeding advice @ Broughton Hub

First Tuesday of the month - 2-3.30 pm Babies first foods @Broughton Hub

Run by Central Children's centre (formerly Belvedere, Langworthy & Primrose hill)

Mondays 1.30pm-2.30pm Baby social (feeding advice and a messy play session for non-walkers) @ Broughton Hub

Tuesday 10 am - 11.30 am - Well Baby clinic @ Orsdall Neighborhood centre

Tuesdays 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm Baby social @ Ingleside Birth and Community centre

Thursdays 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm Baby social (feeding advice and messy play session for non walkers) @ Langworthy Cornerstone

Run by West Salford Children's centre (formerly Little Hulton and St Paul's);

Mondays 1pm - 2.30 pm - Baby Massage followed by Baby social with infant feeding advice and support @ St Paul's Church hall, Walkden

Thursdays 10 am - 11.30 am Baby Massage followed by Baby social with infant feeding advice and support @ Little Hulton Children's Centre.

This page was published 07/10/2019

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Where to find Breastfeeding support in Salford & Greater Manchester - Breastfeeding in Salford

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One Plus One Digital Intervention
Online relationship support for parents.  Parents can complete these courses independently:

Me You and Baby Too – For new and expectant Parents. When couples have a baby, it's a challenge to the relationship. We call this a transition. This course is designed to help you through this transition, so that your relationship remains intact and grows, as parents and as a couple.

Arguing Better – For all Parents experiencing conflict. Managing and coping with stress. Arguing better.

Getting it right for children – For seperated parents. When parents separate, it's hard for everyone. The goal of this course is to minimise the effects that your separation has on your children.

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About our service

Children's Centres offer a variety of activities, events and services throughout the year such as Stay and Play, Baby Massage, Parenting Courses, Family Support. Please contact the centre for more details.

Children's centres are service hubs where children under five years old and their families can receive seamless integrated services and information. These services vary according to centre but may include:

Integrated early education and childcare.

Support for parents - including advice on parenting, local childcare options and access to specialist services for families.

Child and family health services.

Helping parents into work.

You can register with the Children's Centre to receive news and information regarding latest classes and service running at the centre; to receive a copy of the latest What's On guide simply complete the online Registration Form.

Baby stay and play

Every Wednesday morning 10.00am-11.30am

Babies 0-12 months and their parents are welcome to come and join us at this fun session to play and meet new friends.

Numbers are limited so you will need to contact Stretford Early Help Hub to book your place on 0161 912 5020.

Toddler stay and play

Children 0-5 years and their parents are welcome to come and join us at this fun session to play and meet new friends

Every Friday 1.30pm-3.00pm

Numbers are limited so please contact Stretford Early Help Hub on 0161 912 5020 to book your place

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Trafford Directory | * Stretford Children's Centre & Early Help Hub

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About our service Children's Centres offer a variety of activities, events and services throughout the year such as Stay and Play, Baby Massage, Parenting Courses, Family Support. Please contact the centre for more details. Children's centres are service hubs where children under five years old and their families can receive seamless integrated services and information.

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About our service

Children's Centres offer a variety of activities, events and services throughout the year. Please contact the centre for more details.

Children's centres are service hubs where children under five years old and their families can receive seamless integrated services and information. These services vary according to centre but may include:

Integrated early education and childcare.

Support for parents - including advice on parenting, local childcare options and access to specialist services for families.

Child and family health services.

Helping parents into work.

You can register with the Children's Centre to receive news and information regarding latest classes and service running at the centre, to receive copies of the latest newsletter and the latest whats on guide. To do this you simply complete the online Registration Form.

Baby stay and play

Babies 0-12 months and their parents are welcome to come and join us at this fun session to play and meet new parents.

The sessions are run every Mondays 10.00am-11.30am

Numbers are limited so please call us to book your place 0161 912 2122

Toddler stay and play

Children 0-5 years and their parents are welcome to come and join us at this fun session to play and meet new friends.

Every Friday 10.00-11.30am

Numbers are limited so please contact Partington Early Help Hub on 0161 912 2122 to book your place.

Baby massage

Baby massage classes will be taking place at the following times:

Tuesday and Friday mornings (9.30am - 11.00am)

spaces are limited so to book a place please call: 0161 912 2122

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Trafford Directory | * Partington Children's Centre & Early Help Hub

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https://hsts.org.uk/infant-feeding

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Salford baby feeding peer support groups (Homestart)

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Welcome to this padlet which will help you find antenatal classes, postnatal classes and other family support groups.

Each area of Greater Manchester and surrounding areas has it's own section.

Scroll across the page to see all of the sections.

When you have found your area, simply scroll down and click the picture or link to be taken to the webpage.

Most of these classes are free!

Some of the services may charge a small fee.

If you know of other antenatal or postnatal classes or support groups that you think should be included, please email parent.classes@mft.nhs.uk

If you have a concern about yourself or your baby, please contact your midwife or maternity triage. Any advice on third party websites does not replace advice from a health professional.

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Maternity information Padlet if you speak another language. Click the picture below

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Maternity information Padlet if you speak another language. Click the picture below

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English, عربي, BSL, Bānlā,
中國人, فارسی, Kurdiya Soranî, Afaan Oromoo, پښتو, Polski, Română, Soomaali, ትግሪኛ, اردو.

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Breastfeeding groups aim to support mothers in breastfeeding their babies for as long as they want to and to make choices that are best for them both. There is up to date information and advice on expressing breast milk, storage, going back to work, weaning, finishing feeding etc.

The groups meet weekly in a comfortable relaxed environment. They provide opportunity to meet new people whilst getting support and encouragement from breast feeding peer counsellors.
Pregnant and live in Trafford?
Contact us for antenatal support. We can provide telephone calls, home visits or you are welcome to attend one of the drop in sessions.

All the latest information can be found on our Facebook Page.

Who to contact

Contact Name

Rachael Vaughan

Contact Position

Infant Feeding Co-ordinator

Telephone

07977813839 07977813839

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/traffordbreastfeedingsupport

Parent Organisation

* Stretford Children's Centre & Early Help Hub

Time / Date Details

When is it on

Thursdays, 10am to 12pm

Time of day

Morning

Accessibility

Details

We are pleased to say Partington and Carrington Children's Centre have achieved Inclusion Friendly Status. Consideration is given to all impairment/conditions. Please let us know if you have any reasonable adjustments that we can make to support your individual requirements. Assistance for wheelchair users is available.

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One Plus One Digital Intervention
Online relationship support for parents.  Parents can complete these courses independently:

Me You and Baby Too – For new and expectant Parents. When couples have a baby, it's a challenge to the relationship. We call this a transition. This course is designed to help you through this transition, so that your relationship remains intact and grows, as parents and as a couple.

Arguing Better – For all Parents experiencing conflict. Managing and coping with stress. Arguing better.

Getting it right for children – For seperated parents. When parents separate, it's hard for everyone. The goal of this course is to minimise the effects that your separation has on your children.

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