Preparing for Parenthood antenatal course- St Albans

Preparing for Parenthood antenatal course- St Albans

Join our free 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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Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:00 - 20:00 GMT+1

Location

Mandeville Primary School

Mandeville Drive St Albans AL1 2LE United Kingdom

About this event

This session is delivered by the Family Support Service and is open to all Hertfordshire residents. Please note, if you book a place and live outside of Hertfordshire your booking may be cancelled.

Your booking is for 2 people, please bring a partner or friend.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE BETWEEN 25 WEEKS - 35 WEEKS PREGNANT when attending this session. If you are unsure about this, please speak to your midwife.

The session 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.


To use the Family Centre Service please make sure you sign up or it could affect your booking https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/ufs/CHSERV_FCREG.eb?ebd=0&ebz=1_1739202092092


Frequently asked questions

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've 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.

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

Please email stalbans.fcsenquiries@oneymca.org 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 stalbans.fcsenquiries@oneymca.org who may be able to move your booking.

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

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