About this Event
This course is open to Hertfordshire residents living in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere area.
Please note, if you book a place and live outside of Hertfordshire your booking may be cancelled.
ONE BOOKING WILL AUTOMATICALLY ENROLL YOU ONTO BOTH SESSIONS.
UP TO 2 PEOPLE CAN ATTEND PER TICKET.
Two x 2 hour sessions held on two consecutive weeks at the same time and place, one week run by the Public Health Nursing Service (Health Visitors) & one week run by the Family Support Service held at the following venue:-
The BECC Family Centre
Shakespeare Drive, Off Furzehill Road.
Borehamwood
WD6 2FD
Thursdays 4pm- 6pm
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE AT LEAST 25 WEEKS PREGNANT WHEN STARTING THIS COURSE, IDEALLY IT SHOULD BE COMPLETED BEFORE 35 WEEKS. If you are unsure about this, please speak to your midwife.
To get the full benefit of the course please attend both sessions.
The sessions 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.
Parking information:
Onsite parking available.
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Join us at our NEW Baby Fair events for expectant parents or parents of a child under one year. Meet other local families, enjoy refreshments, find out what’s on. Our friendly team will be on hand to offer you free support and advice, alongside stalls from local partners. To find out more click here
To find out which district you live in please click here and select another course if you do not live in this district.
If you do not live in this district please click here to view our other courses held across Hertfordshire
If you are unable to find a convenient date and time, we recommend our pre-recorded online course. This can also be used as additional support or if you would like immediate access to the same information.
Click here to view online course
To view Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust's Covid policy regarding attending appointments click here
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The BECC Family Centre, Shakespeare Drive, Borehamwood, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
