Preparation for Parenthood
This is a free 6-week antenatal programme helping you prepare for the arrival of your baby. Partners, friends or family are welcomed and encouraged to attend alongside expectant mothers. Key topics include:
- Becoming a parent
- A healthy lifestyle for pregnancy
- Caring for your new baby
- Labour and birth expectations
- Life after birth
Healthy Families
This is a free 8-week programme for parents with children ages 0-4 to promote a healthy start in life and to support a happy family lifestyle. Key topics include:
- Healthy family meals and snacks
- Tips for positive mealtimes
- Ideas for active play
- Practical parenting skills
- Emotional wellbeing – soothing stress, creating calm
To find out more about the Preparation for Parenthood programme click here
To find out more about the Healthy Families programme click here
HENRY programmes offer practical and evidence-based information to support you and your family. It's also a great opportunity to build friendships within your local community. Join the thousands of families across the country who have benefitted from a HENRY programme.
Programmes run in many different venues across the A Better Start Southend areas, at different times of the day and different days of the week.
To check eligibility, visit www.abetterstartsouthend.co.uk/locations
For more information or to book your place on the next local programme, visit https://bit.ly/Southend-Programme-Enquiry-Form
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