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Homestart Manchester Breastfeeding workshop on zoom 

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Breastfeeding basics course on Zoom.

2 hours, weekdays, evenings and weekends

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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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Let’s Play is a structured group ran by our early years workers. These are free sessions for babies and young children under the age of five and their families. We have a range of activities on offer for children including mark making, messy play, books, music, sand and water play. Let's Play helps develop social skills, confidence and self-esteem whilst giving you the chance to meet other parents and carers and have fun!

Sessions are delivered during school term for all children aged 0 to 5 in all main Starting Well Children's Centres. To book your place and to find out more about the Let's Play group, call your local Children's Centre or pop in and speak to a member of staff.

Children's Centre timetables are available to download by visiting the timetables page.

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Let’s Play :: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Let’s Play is a structured group ran by our early years workers. These are free sessions for babies and young children under the age of five and their families. We have a range of activities on offer for children including mark making, messy play, books, music, sand and water play. Let’s Play helps develop social skills, confidence and self-esteem whilst giving you the chance to meet other parents and carers and have fun!

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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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Best Start Family Hubs Baby Shower Events

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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 events

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

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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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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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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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Parent and baby groups

Mental health support

Housing/homelessness support

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Cheadle and Altrincham Breastfeeding group

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Cheadle and Altrincham Breastfeeding group

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All are welcome – if you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you are welcome to come to our meetings. Babies and young children are always welcome at meetings.

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Cheadle Second Monday of each month, unless otherwise stated. Meeting begins at 10am and finish at 11.45am. Community room, Cheadle Library, Cheadle, SK8 1BB( m

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This is free to use and covers the following topics.

Class 1: Preparing for birth

Class 2: Five steps to straightforward labour

Class 3: Labour and birth

Class 4: Coping with labour

Class 5: Labour and birth complications

Class 6: Your newborn baby

Class 7: Looking after your baby

Class 8: After the birth

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All our classes: Class 1: Preparing for birth Class 2: Five steps to straightforward labour Class 3: Labour and birth Class 4: Coping with labour Class 5:...

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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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Pilates, pre and postnatal fitness and Baby Massage (small fee) 

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Pilates, pre and postnatal fitness and Baby Massage (small fee) 

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Amazing Me Pilates | Mum and Baby | Personal Training

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Pilates, post natal Pilates, Baby Massage, Prestwich, Marple, Hazel Grove, High Lane

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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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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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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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You are Safe with us group

5 week online antenatal class (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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DLAM Locations & Book — Dance Like a Mother

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North Manchester & Rochdale - Babywearing Dance Classes Prestwich Ramsbottom Rochdale RossendaleSouth Manchester & Stockport - Babywearing Dance ClassesRusholme Chorlton Cheadle Heaton Moor Salford & Warrington - Babywearing Dance Classes Monton - Salford Newton-Le-Willows & Grappenhall -Warrington Cheshire & Trafford - Babywearing Dance Classes AltrinchamLancashire, Wigan & Liverpool - Babywearing Dance ClassesAughton, West Lancs Parbold, West Lancs Penwortham, Preston Crosby, LiverpoolSheffield - Babywearing Dance ClassesCrookes & Nether Edge, Sheffield No classes in your area? But would love us to join us? REGISTER HERE to let us know where and to find out first

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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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Exercise and wellbeing classes for women in Manchester

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Circle of Security Parenting Parent Leaflet (v2) Salford

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CELEBRATING LGBTQI PEOPLE OF COLOUR

WHAT IS RAINBOW NOIR?

RAINBOW NOIR w a s established in Manchester in February 2013 , founded by 4 black queer women who were inspired to create a space in the city led by and for our community.

We are a volunt eer-led social group, we celebrate, elevate and advocate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans , Queer and Intersex People of C olour (LGBTQI PoC).

We use "Queer, Trans, Intersex People of Colour" (QTIPoC) interchangeably with LGBTQI PoC as collective terms to describe our community.

We are committed to creating a space of our own, places to feel safe, where LGBTQI people of colour can meet, hang out, form friendships and find community. We facilitate a bi- monthly social space in person and a lively WhatsApp group chat.

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Our mission is simple:

1. To create spaces where LGBTQI people of colour can connect with community and affirm identities.

2. To raise the visibility of LGBTQI people of colour and our experiences in Manchester, Greater Manchester and beyond.

3. To platform our community's excellence.

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Save the dates for our 2023 QTIPOC meet ups:

Thursdays 7pm -9:30pm atMosaic Space, 2 Dale St,* 12th October
new address, NOT Milk & Honey)

Northern Quarter, MCR, M1 1JW
on the following dates:

* 14th December

who are rainbow noir?

KEEPING IN THE KNOW

View and add to our live Community Notice board on Padlet here

Join our Mailchimp mailing list and view previous mail outs here

Quick links for all things Rainbow Noir on our Linktree here

FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS @RAINBOWNOIRMCR

DONATE

All the work undertaken by RAINBOW NOIR is done by volunteers in their spare time. If you would like to donate to the work that we do, you can donate via the PayPal link below.

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For information after birth and caring for your baby 

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The postnatal information padlet by Saint Mary's (North Manchester, Oxford Road, Wythenshawe)

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Baby and Parenting Support In Greater Manchester.

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Baby and Parenting Support In Greater Manchester.

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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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Free Antenatal Course Ryecroft Hall Audenshaw

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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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Introduction to infant feeding video (20 mins)

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Introduction to infant feeding video (20 mins)

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Stockport Family Hubs events for parents and children 

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Stockport Family Hubs events for parents and children 

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Parent and Baby friendly fitness classes

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Parent and Baby friendly fitness classes

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Come along and meet new parents and enjoy these specially designed classes. Babies must be sat in their car seat or buggy for the duration of the class.

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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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Aqua Natal provides gentle, fun and relaxing exercise for mums-to-be. Delivered in partnership with a local NHS midwife team.

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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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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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For more information – or to book a 1-1 appointment with the Infant Feeding team if you have specific feeding concerns – please call the infant feeding team on 07767 870506

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For more information – or to book a 1-1 appointment with the Infant Feeding team if you have specific feeding concerns – please call the infant feeding team on 07767 870506

Breastfeeding Peer support session

Tuesdays 9.30am - 11.00am

Term time only

John Lewis Cheadle Sk8 3BZ

Drop-in session No need to book

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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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Bluebell birth centre (North Manchester) video

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The Bluebell Birth Centre at Saint Mary's North Manchester

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Virtual tour of Wythenshawe birth centre

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Virtual tour of Wythenshawe birth centre

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Manchester Birth Centre @ Wythenshawe Hospital

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Ring Paul on 07526 562968

https://homestartmanchester.com/dadmatters

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You and your partner or support person are invited to join us on our FREE online and interactive course.

Get to know other families who are expecting and learn about breastfeeding. Our sessions are facilitated by our La Leche League accredited volunteer breastfeeding counsellors. They’re experienced in helping families get breastfeeding off to a great start, and providing the resources needed if it doesn’t.

The course is run over two sessions of two hours each.

Email here with your expected due date and location to find out about upcoming dates and book on.

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La Leche League Collective - Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding Support

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Community preparation for parenthood :: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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The RealBirth Workshop, this has been designed to give you a more in-depth understanding of the amazing changes that take place when you give birth to your baby. The course is around 11 hours long and is written in modules, once you have completed one module you are able to move on to the next. You can move between any of the completed modules to go over the information at any time. You will have access to the course for the length of your pregnancy and will be guided through a series of interactive classes and animations that will help you with birth planning and support your choices in birth.

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The Start For Life Journey will support you from pregnancy until your child starts school. With a mixture of sessions from stay and plays in your Family Hub / Children's Centre to your Health Visitor coming to visit you. It is a fun way for you to learn more about your babies / child's development, speak to health and childcare professionals along with a chance to meet other parents.

Contact your Family Hub or speak to your health visitor to find out when the sessions are available.

Baby Journey

Antenatal

A home visit from your health visitor to talk about their role and discuss you and your family's health.

Find out more about Family Hubs in Cheshire East and which is your nearest centre.

Useful information for this part of your 'Start for Life Journey'.

Health Visitor home visits

New birth visit - your health visitor talks to you about you and your baby's health and development.

4 - 6 week Visit - your health visitor will visit you to provide ongoing support for you and your baby. They will also identify any additional help you feel you may need.

NHS Antenatal Care - everything you need for your parenting journey, from feeding and caring for your little one to relationships and looking after yourself.

Start4Life - parenthood information including breastfeeding, vaccinations, your mental health and much more.

Baby Buddy App - provides advice to help you look after you and you baby's mental and physical health.

CATCH APP - free health app providing personalised information and guidance for parents and carers of children aged 0-5.

Babies Together

Birth - 12 months - a weekly stay and play session in your local children's centre/ family hub providing activities for your babies development, information and advice from family service workers and health professionals and an opportunity to meet with other parents and babies of a similar age.

Further information and support

Safe Sleep Advice from the early start team and the health visiting service

Home Safety Advice from the early start team and the health visiting team

ICON - information about infant crying and how to cope

CAPT - provides accident prevention in the home advice and guidance.

Activities

Weaning Together

At around 4 - 7 months you will be invited to a session on introducing your babies to solid foods delivered jointly by health professionals and start for life practitioners. Contact your local children's centre / family hub to find out when the next session is.

12 month Review

9 -12 months - an opportunity to discuss your child's health and development with a health visitor.

Further support at this part of your journey

2 Year Old Integrated Review

Age 2 is an important time for children. It is the ideal time to celebrate your child's achievements and an opportunity to provide your child with any extra help they might need. This review brings together the thoughts of you the parent, your health visitor and your childcare provider.

Preschool Journey

Stay and Play Together

From 0-5 years - a fun and active stay and play sessions in your local children's centre supporting your child's development. With information and advice from Family Service Workers and Health Professionals.

Further support at this part of your journey

Ready, Steady School

Ready Steady School - a fun and active play session to support you and your child in getting ready for school.

If you need to speak to someone about your child's transition into school please contact your local children's centre / family hub.

Starting Primary school information from BBC bitesize

Let's Get Ready for School book bags are available from your local Library

More Information on your Start for Life Journey

Follow us on our social media channels to see lots of information to support you on your Parenting Journey

Also like your local Family Hub to find out what groups are running and when.

Useful websites

Bookstart - book recommendations and games for under 5's

Safe from accidents - downloadable parents' pack aimed at helping parents identify the key risks of accidents and help prevent them.

CATCH - free health app aimed at parents and carers of children aged 0-5.

For more information on your parenting journey contact your Family Hub, speak to your health visitor or contact family information service

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Information about the Start for Life Journey from before the birth of your baby up until your child starts school.

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We have launched a dedicated Maternity Rights Advice Service for women and families across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire East region.

The service provides free and confidential advice on rights at work and maternity pay and benefits for pregnant women and new parents who are living, working or booked for maternity care in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire East region.

Funded through the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Fund, part of a partnership programme between Department of Health & Social Care, NHS England and UK Health Security Agency.

How we can help

We can provide advice on a range of issues including maternity rights at work and maternity pay and benefits for pregnant women and new parents.

Have you just found out that you are pregnant and want to know what your rights are at work?

Wondering which benefits you could claim while you are pregnant or once your baby is born?

Do you think that you are being discriminated against at work because of your pregnancy or because you have been on maternity leave?

Not sure if you can get any maternity pay?

Speak to us

Call 0808 801 0488 (freephone)
10am - 12pm Monday - Friday

Please note that our advice lines are closed on bank holidays.

Calls to our advice lines are free from UK landlines and mobile phones and do not appear on itemised bills.

Advice by email

Our email advice service is provided through our online contact form.

You can also request a call back through our online contact form.

Please use our online contact form for any advice queries. If you have a general question about the project or would like to find out more, you can email us on: [email protected]

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We have launched a dedicated Maternity Rights Advice Service for women and families across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire East region. The service provides free and confidential advice on rights at work and maternity pay and benefits for pregnant women and new parents who are living, working or booked for maternity care in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire East region.

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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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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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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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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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Peer support groups for you and baby

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Peer support groups for you and baby

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Peer support groups for you and baby

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See the different support groups available during pregnancy and afterwards for you and baby

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Home - Start Infant Feeding Team Tameside & Oldham

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Home - Start Infant Feeding Team Tameside & Oldham. 1,030 likes · 9 talking about this. We support parents with all aspects of infant feeding, both antenatally and postnatally.

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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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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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What started as one simple walk has grown into a thriving, supportive community. Walking Mums is now home to real connections, honest conversations, and a collective of mums who show up for one another — through free walks, WhatsApp chats, social media, and an ever-growing calendar of events.

Whether it’s hot yoga, Couch to 5K, mum-and-baby cinema trips or craft nights — if mums ask for it, we try to make it happen ❤️

At our core is one mission:
Mums Supporting Mums To Do More Than They Think Possible — Together.

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Meetups Archive - Page 2 of 2 - Walking Mums

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

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Aqua Natal at Moss Side Leisure Centre | Help & Support Manchester

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Aqua Natal classes consist of gentle exercise in the water for expectant mums. We have an Aquanatal session every Wednesday 1.15pm to 2pm.

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Bump, Birth and Beyond Antenatal Classes

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Bump, Birth and Beyond Antenatal Classes

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Face to face course

To view our upcoming scheduled BBB session dates and locations across Lancashire please click on the locations below or simply visit LCC Events page and search BBB.  You can also get in touch with your local Family Hub or Neighbourhood Centre for more information.

BBB parenting Sessions across ROSSENDALE

BBB parenting Sessions across SOUTH RIBBLE

BBB parenting Sessions across PRESTON

BBB parenting Sessions across WEST LANCS

BBB parenting Sessions across PENDLE

BBB parenting Sessions across CHORLEY

BBB parenting Sessions across HRV

BBB parenting Sessions across BURNLEY

BBB parenting Sessions across FYLDE & WYRE

BBB parenting Sessions across LANCASTER

If you are unable to attend a venue, we offer a virtual BBB session on first Wednesday of the month 12.30-14.00 with a Health Visitor present for questions; please contact us on 0300 247 0040.

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

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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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Family Hub Activity Sessions | Family Hub Activity Sessions | Oldham Council

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Activities and events in Family hubs for babies

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Activities and events in Family hubs for babies

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Articles about activities and events For many of us, as children, outdoor play would take up a large part of our day. We'd climb trees, play hide-and-seek, and kick a ball around the park until the sun went down. However, these days, children are less likely to spend time outdoors, which means they're missing out on vital health benefits, such...

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Breastfeeding & Baby Welcome | Home-Start HOST

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Find breastfeeding-friendly venues across Tameside & Oldham.

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Breastfeeding & Baby Welcome | Home-Start HOST

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Find breastfeeding-friendly venues across Tameside & Oldham.

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Hospital support

Online support (video calls)

Private facebook group

Email support (hello@bliss.org.uk)

Emotional and practical support

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Bliss offers a wide range of free services for the families of premature and sick babies including a video call support service.

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Embarking on your adventure down the path to motherhood or parenthood can be a scary, anxious & difficult time, mixed in with excitement & the feeling of the unknown.Whether you are thinking about starting a family, have started the journey or are thinking about siblings, we have multiple support groups available.

We hold these private Support Groups for our community to ask us for guidance, support, share their experiences & meet others who are on the same journey as them. People are welcome to join more than one support group if it applies to them. The only rules we have are to be kind, compassionate, & respect all journeys.

Our support groups are a safe space to ask questions & release their emotions in a constructive & supportive environment. No-one's details or experiences are to be discussed outside of these groups.

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Embarking on your adventure down the path to motherhood or parenthood can be a scary, anxious & difficult time, mixed in with excitement & the feeling of the unknown.Whether you are thinking about starting a family, have started the journey or are thinking about siblings, we have multiple support groups available.

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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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LGBT Foundation – A national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

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A national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

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Talk about it mate Mental health support services

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Talk about it mate Mental health support services

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Mental health support services list

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Mental health resources provided by Talk About It Mate, a Manchester based peer-support community interest organisation, promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.

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You will need to pay for this service

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BundleBees – Formerly Chorlton Sling Library

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BundleBees is here to offer you help with all forms of baby carrying. You may be an expectant parent who wants to learn more about slings and carriers before making a purchase. Or you could be an experienced sling wearer who wants to learn more advanced carrying techniques. Bundlebees is here to help and advise parents and carers across South Manchester with all things babywearing.

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A virtual, 6 week fitness course that you can do at home in your own time.

Especially designed for people who have just given birth.

30 minute sessions, 3 times a week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The great news is there's no evidence of harm for postpartum women to begin a gradual return to moderate intensity physical activity and strength training. The key is to listen to your body and start gradually, whatever your levels of activity before or during pregnancy.

There are some symptons you do need to look out for, and if you have any of the following then intense physical activity should NOT be resumed.

Urinary and/or faecal incontinence

Urinary and/or faecal urgency that is difficult to defer

Heaviness / pressure / bulge / dragging in the pelvic area

Pain with intercourse

Obstruction defecation

Pendular abdomen, seperated abdominal muscles and/or decreased abdominal strength and function

Musculoskeletal lumbopelvic pain

If you not sure what these are and you are experiencing pain, then please seek advice from a healthcare professional or physiotherapist.

Disclaimer

Anyone taking part in the Couch to Fitness Postnatal Programme does so at their own risk.

Couch to Fitness does not accept any responsibility for any individual or group of individuals, who may be participating in the Couch to Fitness Postnatal Programme. To take part in the Couch to Fitness Postnatal Programme, you must be in good physical health. If you've been told on health or medical grounds that you should not take part in moderate intensity physical activities, then you should not be joining in with this workout. By taking part in this exercise and fitness session, you agree to the above terms and conditions.

To perform this activity in a safe way, you must make sure that the area you use is suitable.

Where referring to 'women' or 'mothers', this should be taken to include all people who are pregnant or have given birth.

Where referring to 'women' or 'mothers', this should be taken to include all people who are pregnant or have given birth.

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Frequently Asked Questions The great news is there's no evidence of harm for postpartum women to begin a gradual return to moderate intensity physical activity and strength training. The key is to listen to your body and start gradually, whatever your levels of activity before or during pregnancy.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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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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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Saint Mary's Hospital Oxford Road Campus Virtual Tour

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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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More information about your legal right for paid time off work to go to antenatal classes

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More information about your legal right for paid time off work to go to antenatal classes

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Time off for antenatal care - Maternity Action

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April 2025 This information sheet looks at your rights to paid time off for antenatal care. Who is entitled to time off for antenatal care? Can I take paid time off for my antenatal appointments? If you are an employee, you have the right to take reasonable time off for your antenatal appointments, […]

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More information about your legal right for paid time off work to go to antenatal classes

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More information about your legal right for paid time off work to go to antenatal classes

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Time off for appointments - Maternity leave and pay

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Your rights for taking time off work to go to antenatal care appointments.

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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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Postnatal activities at local children centre's

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Postnatal activities at local children centre's

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Warrington Children’s Centres. 2,952 likes · 72 talking about this. Warrington’s 6 children’s centres offer play, learning and health services for children and families.

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Click the image above to sign up

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Babyzone launches at Warrington Youth Zone - Warrington Youth Zone

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Babyzone launches at Warrington Youth Zone - Warrington Youth Zone -

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Other postnatal parent and baby groups around Bolton

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Other postnatal parent and baby groups around Bolton

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My Life in Bolton - a directory of services in Bolton - activities, events, things to do and what’s on

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Information and services for families including events, activities and advice all in one place

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Postnatal parent and baby groups around Bolton 

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Postnatal parent and baby groups around Bolton 

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Toddler Stay, Play & Learn, Parents and Tots, Shake Rattle Roll, Little Explorers, Nature Club for Tots…

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Postnatal parent and baby groups around Trafford

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Postnatal parent and baby groups around Trafford

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Trafford Directory | Parent and Toddler Activities

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There is a wide range of parent and toddler activities avalaible throughout the Trafford Borough. Search the different categories to find what class takes the fancy of you and your little one.

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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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Timetable of events at Central Salford Family hub 

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Timetable of events at Central Salford Family hub 

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Do you want to feel educated, informed, and confident when feeding your baby?

Enrol and join us on our free workshop provided by the Warrington 0-19 Infant Feeding Team.

Over three hours of content to make sure you feel ready, confident, and supported when it comes to feeding your baby.

To book your free place on a workshop email your name, address, contact number and due date to

bchft.InfantFeedingWorkshop@nhs.net.

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Warrington 0-19 information and leaflets – Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Postnatal baby groups at local libraries

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Postnatal baby groups at local libraries

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Search results | Bury Libraries Catalogue

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Postnatal baby groups in local libraries

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Postnatal baby groups in local libraries

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Activities for babies, toddlers and pre-school children in Cheshire East Libraries.