We’ve reintroduced face-to-face antenatal classes for those living in Hull / with a Hull GP. We offer live and interactive online classes as well as face-to-face sessions. You can choose how you wish to access antenatal classes; either online, face-to-face or, occasionally, as a combination of the two. Please note antenatal classes in the East Riding of Yorkshire are organised through East Riding Children's Centres.
Antenatal Classes
Antenatal classes (sometimes called parent education or a birth preparation course) help you get ready for your baby's birth and give you confidence and information.
Classes run online over four weeks, with one session per week. And you'll have an opportunity to ask questions find out information relevant to you and your pregnancy.
They are fun and free to attend!
There is also a service you can access via Hull Women and Children’s Facebook page called ‘Ask the midwife’.
Week 1
Labour and Birth
Week 2
Postnatal Care and Support
Week 3
Safety,
Baby Care,
Healthy Lifestyles
Week 4
Infant Feeding
How will the course help me?
- Learn about labour and birth, make a birth plan, and discuss your choices.
- Prepare for life with a new baby.
- Find out how to stay healthy during and after pregnancy.
- Get information on infant feeding and safe sleeping. We look at infant feeding in Week 3, but if you're interested in knowing more about breastmilk and breastfeeding your baby, including position and attachment, how to know your baby is getting enough, and where to seek support, then we recommend also booking onto Week 4.
- Meet some new parents-to-be and discuss your plans and any worries with professionals and other parents. These friendships can help parents through the first few months with their new baby.
Who can attend?
Classes are open to mums, dads and birth partners. There are two places allocated per booking.
Contact the HEY Baby team:
call 07769671449 or book online
Where and when are the classes held?
Book your antenatal classes now
Book your free antenatal classes if you are registered with a Hull GP or registered with an East Riding GP and have had your 20-week scan.
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Book your free antenatal classes if you are registered with a Hull GP or registered with an East Riding GP and have had your 20-week scan.
What will happen after I submit a booking request?
- Your request will be sent via email to hyp-tr.hey.baby@nhs.net or hyp-tr.erantenatalclasses@nhs.net where it will be seen by the HEY Baby team, who will book you onto an antenatal course using the contact details you have provided on this form.
- You will receive an email confirming that you have requested a place on the course, but the email will not include a copy of your confidential information.
Contact us for further information or assistance:
I am registered with a Hull GP:
Email us at hyp-tr.hey.baby@nhs.net
Or call HEY Baby on 07769671449
I am registered with an East Riding GP:
Email us at hyp-tr.erantenatalclasses@nhs.net
Or call us on 07341887617
Postnatal Classes
Have you recently had a baby or become a parent?
At this wonderful and challenging time, it is good to meet up with other people and share experiences, joys, grumbles and laughs.
The postnatal group is very informal; there is no need to book or feel under pressure to be there on time. Just come as you are!
We do not have any formal agenda - just come and meet other parents. What you can expect to see is professionals on hand to answer any questions you may have. These staff will be available at various sessions from midwifery, accident prevention, infant feeding and House of Light.
Postnatal meet - up dates
- Friday July 19: Priory Family Hub - 1pm - 3pm
- Thursday July 25: Café, Acorn Family Hub - 12pm - 2pm
- Friday September 27: Priory Family Hub - 1pm - 3pm
- Thursday October 3: Café, Acorn Family Hub - 12pm - 2pm
- Friday November 8: Priory Family Hub - 1pm - 3pm
- Thursday November 14: Café, Acorn Family Hub - 12pm - 2pm
- Friday January 17 2025: Priory Family Hub - 1pm - 3pm
- Thursday January 30 2025: Café, Acorn Family Hub - 12pm - 2pm
- Friday March 21 2025: Priory Family Hub - 1pm - 3pm
- Thursday March 27 2025: Café, Acorn Family Hub - 12pm - 2pm
- Friday May 9 2025: Priory Family Hub - 1pm - 3pm
- Thursday June 26 2025: Café, Acorn Family Hub - 12pm - 2pm