Length of programme: 5 weeks (2 hours per week)

Booking onto the first session automatically books you onto the whole course (5 consecutive sessions, 1 each week on the same day and same time)

What is Solihull Antenatal?

The Solihull Antenatal course is a 5 week programme for expectant parents and their families.

Understanding your pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby

The Solihull Antenatal course is a 5 week programme for all expectant parents.

It provides parents-to-be with information and practical skills they need to feel confident about caring for and making informed choices for their baby. The courses provide an opportunity to meet other expectant parents and families in a nurturing and relaxed environment.

Topics covered are:

· What is the Solihull Approach

· Helping your and your baby though pregnancy and birth

· Getting to know your baby both inside the womb and when they are born

· Signs and stages of labour and birth

· Meeting your health visitor their role and other support

· Feeding your newborn

· A practical session looking at bathing a baby, holding a baby, safe sleep and so much more!

It is recommended to attend this course is from 28 weeks pregnancy. We also welcome any partner, family/ friend or supporter of your choice to attend as well. The group is facilitated by Family Support Workers from your local Family Hub.

PLEASE NOTE: If all sessions are showing as fully booked please telephone your local Family Hub for further advice/support.

Solihull Antenatal Course – Barnardo’s