Neonatal Families

Join Neonatal Families, a network for parents of babies born prematurely &/or supported in the NICU, for peer support, an online community and in person meet ups.

What to expect? Running quarterly throughout the year, Preemieccino is an in person meet up providing a place for parents and carers to meet, chat with others and share experiences. Facilitated by Marcela, perinatal educator, facilitator and mum of a premature baby, these friendly and relaxed sessions offer peer support to parents.

In addition to meeting up in person you are welcome to join our online community to help connect families together and share. Our community group can be accessed here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lothianneonatalfamilies

Lothian Neonatal Families is supported by NHS Lothian Charity and created in collaboration with Dads Rock - an Edinburgh based charity improving outcomes for children by inspiring Dads and Families - and Kin Collective - a social enterprise supporting parental wellbeing in pregnancy and postpartum.

Our Preemieccino sessions in 2025 take place on:

Sunday 26 January from 13.00 - 14.00

Sunday 6th April from 10.30 - 11.30

Sunday 22nd June from 10.30 - 11.30

Sunday 17th August from 10.30 - 11.30

Sunday 5th October from 10.30 - 11.30

Sunday 23rd November from 10.30 - 11.30

These events are baby and child friendly and each ticket is for one parent or carer, please book the number of adult places you require.

Find our Family Wellbeing Hub at 4 Duncan Place, next to Leith Links (EH6 8HW) which has free on street parking at weekends and is accessible by buses stopping nearby at Duke Street, Easter Road and Leith Walk which is also the nearest tram stop.

Inside the main entrance you will see a doorbell marked KIN and also a bell for reception where you will be directed to our Family Wellbeing Hub.

Things to know about your visit to Kin Collective:

- Everyone is welcome - mums, dads, parents and carers, partners, grandparents and siblings too

- Ramp and step free access

- Accessible family toilet and baby change

- Space to store prams and buggies

- Advance booking is essential

- Please make any allergies known to us

If you have any questions or there is anything that could make this event more accessible for you and help you to attend please let us know by emailing info@kincollective.org and we'll be happy to help.