Preparation for Birth and Beyond

Do you want to meet other people in your local area who are expecting their babies at a similar time to you? The Preparation for Birth and Beyond course gives people expecting a baby the chance to get the most up to date information on birth, feeding and caring for their babies from fully qualified and experienced staff.

The course takes place at a number of locations around Sheffield and is delivered by midwives, health visitors and infant feeding peer support workers.

Sessions are held over a series of five weeks and cover a range of topics including:

• going into labour
• how to help yourself in labour
• how birth supporters can help
• recognising your baby’s cues for feeding or comfort
• breastfeeding
• practical care of babies and safety concerns
• your support networks
• how life might change for new parents

Sessions are for people expecting a baby and partners/birth supporters. You are welcome to come on your own or bring a friend. The sessions are a mix of virtual meetings and face-to-face groups at Family Hubs. 

Venues are:

• Burngreave Family Hub, 19 Spital St, S3 9LB
• Early Days Children’s Centre, 71 Palgrave Rd, S5 8GS
• Primrose Family Hub, Creswick St, S6 2TN
• Sheffield Town Hall, Pinstone St, S1 2HH
• Shortbrook Family Hub, Westfield Northway, S20 8FB

To view times and dates and to book a space visit sheffielddirectory.org.uk. Please note, clicking this link will take you away from the Sheffield Children’s website.