Antenatal support
Home-Start Edinburgh antenatal support
Home-Start Edinburgh provides antenatal support, including the Antenatal Peep program.
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 Home-Start Edinburgh website and Home-Start Facebook page or contact
admin@homestartedinburgh.org.uk
0131 553 7819
Ps and Gs baby bank
Ps and Gs 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 collect your starter pack online at http://www.psandgs.org.uk. For more information email
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Lothians Twins and Multiples' Facebook page or email
Members can also join a Facebook selling page for baby items.
Dads Rock antenatal workshops
Dads Rock provides free face-to-face and online workshops for dads.
For more information visit the Dad's Rock website or contact
07807 498 709
Dads to Be Course – pregnancy and parents centre
The Pregnancy and Parent Centre runs this free two-day course created by midwives for expectant dads with lots of discussion, practical advice and workshop activities. This is an invaluable practical course for men who would like to build their confidence around early parenting skills. Sessions will cover the below topics and give plenty of time for questions.
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Supporting your partner during labour and birth
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Baby care – handling, clothing, dressing, nappy changing, bathing.
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Life with a baby including coping with crying, sleeping, playing
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Emotional issues including postnatal depression
To find more information visit the Pregnancy and Parents Centre website or to book a space, email
info@pregnancyandparents.org.uk
Stepping Stones pregnancy café
Stepping Stones Pregnancy Café is free for any pregnant or new parents in North Edinburgh. It's a space to relax and chat with other parents and to get creative. This runs on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm at
Heart of Newhaven Community, (Previously Victoria Primary School)
Newhaven Main Street,
EH6 4HY
For more information email
info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk
Bump start
Bump Start is for pregnant women and their partners in North Edinburgh who need emotional or social support. You can attend from conception through to the early postnatal months. It provides 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.
Download a referral form.
Edinburgh home birth support group - pregnancy and parents centre
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
The Parent and Pregnancy Centre
118 Pleasance
EH8 9RT
To find more information visit the Pregnancy and Parents Centre website.
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 10am and is suitable for those in the Leith area.
Please book a place via Dr Bell's Bumps and Bairns Eventbrite or for more information contact
0131 553 0100
Kin positiviTEA
These bi-monthly sessions are hosted by Kin Collective in partnership with Positive Birth Edinburgh and provide an informal gathering to meet others and discuss all things pregnancy birth and baby. With of course a warm cup of tea! Everyone is welcome. Sessions are free to attend or participants can make a donation to pay it forward. Session run at
Kin Collective
4 Duncan Place
EH6 8HW
Sessions can be booked via Eventbrite. For more information email
Bumps and babies
Bumps and babies for parents and carers with children under two years old play and stay. This group runs on Wednesdays from 9.30am to 11am at
Muirhouse Millennium Centre
7 Muirhouse Medway
EH4 4RW
For more information contact
0131 467 3578