Antenatal Support
Antenatal Group
First Step Community Project runs a 6 week antenatal group. This group is relaxed, informal and is aimed at providing parents with a range of useful information for before and after baby is born. There is a strong focus on active participation of attendees - encouraging parents-to-be to talk to each other and share hopes, wishes and experiences. Please see below for more information about what the programme covers.
Week 1: Labour, birth and choices:
Group discussion and sharing information about labour, birth and choices.
Week 2: Caring for yourself after baby has arrived:
Group discussion about expectation for after baby has arrived.
Information session with perinatal physiotherapist.
Week 3: Baby sleep and routines:
Realistic expectations – how much sleep does baby need?
Safe sleeping
Helping babies to sleep
Week 4: Baby feeding and weaning :
A discussion about the pros and cons of breast, bottle and combi-feeding
Weaning baby – what to expect
Where to find feeding supports
Week 5: Baby development :
Baby development
How does baby’s brain work?
How do we play with babies and why is this important?
Week 6: Q&A:
Q&A with parents in the local community
Information sharing about supports in the community
If you are interested in more information about the group then please contact the Project Manager at: projectmanager@firststepmusselburgh.co.uk