Antenatal classes

What we do

Our ‘Bump, Birth and Baby Stuff’ antenatal classes will help you prepare for your new arrival, find out more about birth, caring for you and your baby, and feeding your baby.

We usually offer these as free face to face sessions, but this is not possible during the coronavirus pandemic, so we have created an online version for you to access.

The topics covered are listed below. Please click on each link to access the sessions via Vimeo:

• Introduction to the course
• Brain development
• Baby's transition from womb to world
• Feeding your baby
• Bathing your baby and changing nappies
• Safe sleep
• Car seat safety
• Stages of labour
• Birthing options
• Pain relief
• Where to get help and support

If you would like to view a transcript of these videos which can be translated into your native language please click here.

How to contact our service

If you need any further support or information after watching the videos, you can contact our health visiting service on 0300 555 0606.

During the coronavirus pandemic, both Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Children's Centres are still offering support and running many sessions and activities online via their Facebook pages. Please see the following links:

• Bedford Borough Children's Centres
• Central Bedfordshire Children's Centres

Have you used our service?

Share your feedback via this link:

https://www.oc-meridian.com/cambsCommunityServices/survey/ChiEsqParent