About this Event
Preparing for Life with Your New Baby
Bump Club – Preparing for Life with Your New BabyBecoming a parent is one of the most wonderful, overwhelming, rewarding and challenging journeys many of us will ever experience. Nothing can fully prepare you for it, and every family’s journey is unique.Bump Club is designed to help you begin this new chapter feeling confident, informed and supported.
This relaxed evening session is delivered in partnership by local organisations and professionals who support families in Wallingford and the surrounding area, bringing together expertise from the Wallingford Family Centre, Wallingford Maternity Unit, Baby Bar Wallingford and Didcot Baby Mondays.
Join us for a friendly evening with other expectant parents from the local area, where we’ll share honest, evidence-based and non-judgemental information about the early weeks with your new baby.
Our aim is to help you feel empowered to make the choices that feel right for your family and start building your supportive “village”.This is not a traditional class. The session is informal and discussion-based. Once everyone has settled in, the facilitators will guide a short conversation (you’re welcome to contribute or simply listen).
Discussion topics
Bump Club is a collaborative session bringing together local organisations and professionals who support families in Wallingford and the surrounding area.
Sessions include:
Meet the Midwives - 13th July 2026
Midwives from Wallingford Maternity Unit will join us to talk about pregnancy and birth and answer your questions.
Best Starts: Feeding Your Baby - 2nd June 2026
Sarah from Baby Bar in Wallingford will share evidence-based information about feeding your baby in the early days, helping you feel confident and informed about your options and where to access support if you need it.
Is it SB or BS? - 30th April 2026
Led by Kath from Didcot Baby Mondays, exploring the claims behind popular baby products to see whether they really are the best thing since sliced bread… or just clever marketing. Find out what you actually need on your baby list.
Cache & Carry – The Fourth Trimester - 9th March 2026
Led by Kath from Didcot Baby Mondays, looking at what to expect during the first few months after birth as your baby adjusts from the womb to the world and you adjust to life as a parent.
FAQs
How much does it cost?
This session is free. Please book a free ticket to reserve your space (one ticket per family).Spaces are limited. If the event is fully booked, please join the waitlist and we will release spaces if they become available.
Please note
This is a free, donation-based event, but spaces are limited and highly valued. A £25 fee per person may be charged for non-attendance without prior notice.If you’re unable to attend, please cancel your booking in advance so someone else can take your place.
Where is the session?
Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre
Can my partner or supporter attend?
Yes — partners or anyone supporting you are very welcome. Attending on your own is also completely fine.
Can I come if it’s not my first baby?
Absolutely. All parents are welcome, and sharing experiences can be really valuable for others.
Who runs the session?
- Wallingford Family Centre, who host the sessions and provide support and services for local families
- Midwives from Wallingford Maternity Unit (Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
- Baby Bar Wallingford, led by Sarah, who has supported local families with infant feeding for over 13 years
- Didcot Baby Mondays, offering expertise in babywearing and peer support for parents
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wigod Way Wallingford Family Centre, Wilding Road, Wallingford, United Kingdom
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