Antenatal classes

Many antenatal classes are online with some face-to-face classes depending on where you live. There are free classes for you. Please ask your midwife for up-to-date information along with which classes are free.

Getting to know your baby – antenatal feeding session

• Maternity Support Workers in your local area run a 2-hour class about feeding your baby. This will give you good information about both breast and bottle feeding.
• It will also give you information about how you can bond with your baby.
• You can come along to a class at any point during your pregnancy.
• You can bring your birth partner with you.
• Please speak to your community midwife for more information about these sessions.

Bumps to Babies by Heads Up

Heads Up Leicester offer free Bumps to Babies antenatal classes as well as Wellbeing in Pregnancy classes to those living in Leicester City.

Click here to find more information about the classes as well as how to book a place.

Feedback from women and birthing people who have used the service:

“The leaders were great, very helpful and never made us feel silly for any questions. A very safe space”

“I learnt so much, especially from the birth and pain relief session. It gave me a better picture of options.”

“I felt like the course covered everything I needed and I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions”

Since February 2024, the average score of the sessions is 9.7 out of 10!

Leicester Mamma’s Pregnancy Courses

Leicester Mamma’s offer pregnancy courses. Some classes are free and some you must pay for.

More information can be found on the Leicester Mamma’s website, by calling on 07580 159278 or by email on leicestermammas@gmail.com