Sessions available for young parents in Leicester City

Wellbeing in Pregnancy for young parents-to-be (Starting Well) – Leicester City​ ​

This antenatal group is for young parents-to-be aged 25 and under who live in Leicester City.

Over the four sessions we cover everything that pregnant parents want to know about to have a healthy pregnancy, both physically and emotionally. We will look at ideas for eating well and keeping active as well as ways to cope with worry, stress and anxiety during pregnancy and how to bond with your baby.

You are welcome to bring along someone who will be supporting you during your pregnancy or when your baby is born.

​Support with transport to the venue is available.
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To register for a group, fill out the form on the CFF website.

Bumps to Babies for Teen parents-to-be (Leicester City)

This group is run by Early Years workers, Early Start Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors) and Midwives.

Over the 5 sessions we talk about looking after yourself in pregnancy, labour and pain relief, feeding your baby, becoming a parent and baby care. All in a relaxed and friendly way.

The sessions are free, lunch is provided and transport to and from the venue is available.

Sessions always take place on Tuesdays from 11.30 – 1.30pm at The Grove Community Hub, Cort Cresent, Braunstone, LE3 1QZ for the first four sessions and Braunstone Children, Young People and Family Centre for the final session.

Those who attend the sessions will receive a free “baby box” full of baby care essentials and goodies.

You can register for the next available group by texting Kate on 07704 973 230 or fill out the form on the CFF webpage.

Young Parents Starting Well – group for parents aged 25 and under living in Leicester City

Mums and dads can bring their little ones (up to age 2) along to our Young Parents Starting Well group, and enjoy interactive sessions for your baby along with top tips about getting family life off to the best start.  If you are looking for strategies to help you cope better, you’ll love our informal chats about:

• the good and difficult things about being a parent
• how to be the parent you want to be
• looking after ourselves
• dealing with any difficult feelings
• how to support babies’ and children’s learning

​Support with transport to each of these venues is available.

To register for a group, fill out the form on the CFF website.

This infographic from Leicestershire County Council also contains information about support available for young parents and young parents to-be: