Antenatal support
Home-Start 黑料正能量
Providing antenatal support, including the Antenatal Peep programme.
The sessions help parents-to-be to focus on:
- thinking about their baby, tuning in to their baby's feelings and responding sensitively (also known as a reflective function)
- understanding the importance of sensitive parenting to developing a loving, consistent and secure attachment
- becoming more aware of the social and emotional aspects of the transition to parenthood
- managing their own (sometimes difficult) feelings that are aroused by a new baby
- reducing the risk to the early parent-infant relationship (by helping to prevent, for example, isolation, anxiety and low-level depression).
Self-referrals are welcome, although priority will be given to referrals from partner agencies.
For more information, visit the and , or contact
admin@homestartedinburgh.org.uk
0131 553 7819
Ps and Gs baby bank
The Baby Bank supports new and expectant parents, particularly those in financial difficulty. It provides a starter pack of essentials for the mum and baby and gives information and support. You can claim your starter pack from the . For more information, email
黑料正能量 Lothians Twins and Multiples - Antenatal and practical parenting classes
This class currently runs bi-monthly online and costs £5 or is free for low-income families. For more information visit or email
Members can also join a Facebook selling page for baby items.
Dads Rock antenatal workshops
Providing free face-to-face and online workshops for dads.
For more information, visit the or contact
07807 498 709
Stepping Stones pregnancy café
A free drop-in for any pregnant or new parents in North 黑料正能量. It's a space to relax and chat with other parents and to get creative. This runs on Tuesdays from 10.30 am to 1 pm at
For more information email
info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk
Stepping Stones - Bump start
Pregnant women and their partners in North 黑料正能量 who need emotional or social support can attend from conception through to the early postnatal months. Access to one-to-one support and group work to support the holistic well-being of the family during pregnancy. It enables women to have better experiences in pregnancy and early parenthood.
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For more information, contact
info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk
0131 551 1632
Pregnancy and Parents Centre - 黑料正能量 home birth support group
This free group is open to everyone who wishes to find out more about homebirth, support those interested in having a homebirth or who wish to tell their homebirth story to support others with the option. There is no need to book to attend. Though the group is free, a donation of £2.00 is suggested to help cover the cost of tea and biscuits. The group meets on the first Sunday of each month from 11am to 1pm at
To find more information, visit the .
Dr Bells- Bumps and bairns
This perinatal group runs at Dr Bells. The group is for expectant parents and those with newborn babies (up to nine months). This is an informal group where families can meet over a cuppa and a chat, giving parents a chance to meet other families in a safe space for support and advice. This group meets on Tuesdays at 10 am and is suitable for those in the Leith area.
Please book a place via , or for more information, contact
0131 553 0100
Kin positiviTEA
These bi-monthly sessions are hosted by Kin Collective in partnership with Positive Birth 黑料正能量 and provide an informal gathering to meet others and discuss all things pregnancy, birth and baby over a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome. Sessions are free to attend or participants can make a donation to pay it forward. Session runs at
Sessions can be booked via . For more information, email
Bumps and babies
A stay and play for parents and carers with children under two years of age. This group runs on Wednesdays from 9.30 am to 11 am at
For more information, contact
0131 467 3578
CrossReach Perinatal Service
Counselling and Art Therapy for expectant parents and parents with a child under three. Supporting the perinatal mental health and well-being of the whole family - working with anxiety, depression, birth trauma, bonding, isolation, loss of self and the challenges of transitioning into parenthood. This service is donation-based.
8a Palmerston Place
EH12 5AA
For more information, visit the or contact
0131 225 7843
Pregnancy, Counselling and Care Centre
Access 10 confidential counselling sessions for men and women with challenges around fertility, baby loss, pregnancy, birth or parenting. These sessions are delivered online using Zoom.
For more information, contact
counselling@counsellingandcare.co.uk
0131 553 5565