Preparing for Parenthood 2 week antenatal course -  Stevenage

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Preparing for Parenthood 2 week antenatal course - Stevenage

Join our free 2 week course and get all the information and practical skills you need to help you make the right choices for your new baby.

By Preparing For Parenthood

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Wed, 3 Apr 2024 18:30 - 20:30 GMT+1

Location

St Nicholas & Martins Wood Family Centre, c/o The Oval Community Centre

Vardon Road Stevenage SG1 5RD United Kingdom

Agenda

Session 1

Public Health Nursing Team


Session 1 will be delivered by the Public Health Nursing Team (Health Visitors). This is the first week of the course.

Session 2

Family Support Service


Session 2 will be delivered by the Family Support Service. This session will run the week after the first session. It will be held at the same time as session 1 and be held at the same venue.

About this event

This course is open Hertfordshire residents living in North Hertfordshire or Stevenage area.

Please note, if you book a place and live outside of Hertfordshire your booking may be cancelled.

ONE BOOKING WILL AUTOMATICALLY ENROLL YOU ONTO BOTH SESSIONS.

UP TO 2 PEOPLE CAN ATTEND PER TICKET.

Two x 2 hour sessions held on two consecutive weeks at the same time and place, one week run by the Public Health Nursing Service (Health Visitors) & one week run by the Family Support Service held at the following venue:-

St Nicholas & Martins Wood Family Centre

c/o The Oval Community Centre, Vardon Road

Stevenage SG1 5RD

Wednesdays (6.30pm - 8.30pm) OR Saturdays (9.30am - 11.30am)

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE AT LEAST 25 WEEKS PREGNANT WHEN STARTING THIS COURSE, IDEALLY IT SHOULD BE COMPLETED BEFORE 35 WEEKS. If you are unsure about this, please speak to your midwife.

To get the full benefit of the course please attend both sessions.



The sessions will cover:

• The support available from the Family Centre Service.

• All aspects of infant feeding.

• Emotional preparation for birth and parenthood.

• Practical aspects of caring for a baby.

• What to expect during baby's first hour.

• Support available for baby's first 5 years.

• How babies communicate.

• Healthy relationships, mother's well-being and baby's development.

• Recognising baby's well-being.

• Essential information about keeping baby safe and healthy throughout the early years.

Venue information:

Accessible toilet available on site

Parking information:

Ample free parking facilities either side of the Community Centre

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To find out which district you live in please click here and select another course if you do not live in this district.

If you do not live in this district please click here to view our other courses held across Hertfordshire

If you are unable to find a convenient date and time, we recommend our pre-recorded online course. This can also be used as additional support or if you would like immediate access to the same information.

Click here to view online course

To view Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust's Covid policy regarding attending appointments click here

Frequently asked questions

• Where is the second session held?

The second session will be held in the same venue as the first session

• When is the second session?

The second session will be held the following week at the same time and venue

• Is the second week at the same time as the first week?

Yes, both sessions are held at the same time and venue

• How long is the course?

Each course has two sections held on consecutive weeks and each session runs for 2 hours

• How do I book onto the second week of the course?

There is no need to book onto the second week, your booking automatically reserves your place

• How many weeks pregnant should I be when I attend the course?

Ideally you should be between 25 and 34 weeks pregnant when you attend.

• Can I bring a partner?

Yes, you are more than welcome to bring a partner or friend

• I don’t have a partner, is it ok to bring someone else?

Of course, you can bring anyone you like to support you

• Do I need a ticket for my partner?

No, your partner does not need a ticket. One booking admits two people.

• Do I need to book a place for my partner?

No, your ticket reserves a place for two people

• Do I need my ticket?

No, you do not need your ticket, the facilitators have a list of attendees so know you are coming.

• Help, I have lost my ticket

No problem, the facilitators have a list of attendees so know you are coming

• My confirmation has not come through- can I still attend?

Yes. Your confirmation email may have gone into your junk folder, but do not worry, the facilitators have a list of attendees so know you are coming

• Can I park at the venue?

Any parking details are written in the information, please scroll up to check.

• I live outside of Hertfordshire; can I still attend?

Unfortunately we can only offer places to clients living within Hertfordshire, if you do not live in Hertfordshire we recommend our pre-recorded Online course.

• I am unable to attend, how do I let the host know?

Please email hct.eventbrite@nhs.net to let the coordinators know you are unable to attend

• I am not longer able to attend, can I attend another session?

Please email the coordinators at hct.eventbrite@nhs.net who may be able to move you booking. We also offer a pre-recorded Online version of the course where you will be able to catch up with the session you missed.

• I‘m only able to attend one of the sessions what should I do?

Please email the coordinators at hct.eventbrite@nhs.net who be able to re-book you. We also offer a pre-recorded Online version of the course where you will be able to catch up with the session you missed.

• Do you offer any courses specifically for dads?

The Family Centre Service are launching some new courses for dads in some areas, please visit Hertfordshire Family Centre Service website for more details.

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For Antenatal advice please contact your community Midwifery Team.Call your GP for more information

For queries or advice from Health Visiting and Family Centre Service: Call: 0300 123 7572

For queries about Eventbrite and Preparing for Parenthood course contact us.Email: hct.eventbrite@nhs.net

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