Just found out you're having a baby? Have you already got children and would you like a refresher? Are you a young mum or dad-to-be looking for extra support? Here's what to do next.
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust started a new Preparation for Birth and Beyond service in October.
You are invited to come join one of our small and relaxed groups providing information on pregnancy, birth, and caring for your new baby.
Sessions are completely free and will be held at The Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester; The North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke and The Birth Centre, Andover.
What is the group?
In our Preparation for Birth and Beyond antenatal programme (PBB), we will cover topics such as:
- My/our developing baby
- Changes for me and us
- My/our health and wellbeing
- Giving birth and meeting my/our baby
- Caring for my/our baby
- Who is there for me/us – people and services
You'll have the chance to learn skills to help you cope with labour and caring for your baby. If you attend with your partner, you'll also explore how to work together as a team to co-parent and maintain a strong relationship with one another.
You will also meet others in your area who are expecting a baby when you are. You'll be able to share your feelings and experiences of pregnancy and parenting with one another and get support from people who are learning too.
We offer a two-hour refresher session for mothers expecting their second or subsequent baby and Early Pregnancy sessions.
How to book
To book your PBB or Refresher sessions please email hampshirebookings@nct.org.uk
Please speak to your midwife about Early Pregnancy Sessions.
Already been to a Preparation for Birth and Beyond group?
If you've attended Preparation for Birth and Beyond parent education in Hampshire here is information you may need for the rest of your pregnancy and after your baby is born.
Children centres in your area
- Basingstoke and Deane
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Lily Pads and the Courtyard Children's Centre
Chineham Library
Chineham District Centre
Chineham
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 8BQPebbles Children's Centre
Shakespeare Road
Popley
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9BPOctopus Children's Centre
Oakridge Hall For All
Forsythia Walk
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 5RGBadgers and Home Tree Children's Centre
Bishops Green Community Centre
Beech Road
Bishops Green
Hampshire
RG20 4ADSnowdrops Children's Centre
Community Centre
Winchester Street
Overton
Hampshire
RG25 3HSWestside Children's Centre
Paddock Road
South Ham
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG22 6QBHoneycomb Children's Centre
Chiltern Way
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG22 5BB
Tel: 01256 331574Buttercups and Bunnies Children's Centre
Manor Field Infants School
Haydn Road
Brighton Hill
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG22 4DH
Tel: 01256 812615 - Winchester
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Sunbeams and Reign and Shine Children's Centre
Sun Lane
Alresford
Hampshire
SO24 9NB
Tel: 01962 736852Sparklers and The Carroll Children's Centre
Winnall Community Centre
Garbett Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 0NY
Tel: 01962 861403 - Test Valley
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Spring Meadow Children's Centre
Smannell Road
Andover
Hampshire
SP11 6JP
Tel: 01264 336718Acorns Children's Centre
Vigo Road
Andover
Hampshire
SP10 1JZ
Tel: 01264 356190 - Eastleigh
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West End Gateway Children's Centre
Townhill Farm Community Centre
Townhill Way
West End
SO18 3RA
Tel: 023 8046 2182The Windmill Children's Centre
Burlsedon Infant School
Long Lane
Bursledon
SO31 8BZ
Tel: 023 8040 5189Hop-a-Long Children's Centre
Botley Primary School
52 High Street
Botley
SO30 2EA
tel 01489781652The Nest Children's Centre
Wildern Lane
Hedge End
SO30 4EHLittle Coppice Children's Centre
Botley Road
Fair Oak
Eastleigh
SO50 7AN
Tel: 02380602799The Aviary Children's Centre
Blackbird Road
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 9JW
Tel: 02380 626960Caterpillar Hill Children's Centre
Chandlers Ford Library
Oakmount Road
Chandlers Ford
Hampshire
SO53 2LH
Tel: 02380 266763Chamberlayne Children's Centre
Chamberlayne Road
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 5JL
Tel: 02380 684990
More information
- Useful informational handouts about pregnancy, birth and early parenthood
- Your local NCT branch where you can make friends, join in regular events, get support form other mums and dads, and take more courses in your area
