You will remain under the Midwifery Team until you baby reaches 10-14 days old. The Health Visiting Team may contact you any time after your 28^th week of pregnancy to introduce you to our services.

This will also give you an opportunity to ask us any questions you may have in relation to your pregnancy and the birth of your baby.

Expecting a Baby?

Come along to our drop in Brighter Futures ‘Baby ‘Shower’ Information Event.

Where you can chat with health professionals about your pregnancy, Breastfeeding and parenting journey.

Meet Midwives, Health Visitors, Infant Feeding Team, Nursery Nurses, Family Hub, Perinatal Mental Health and other parental support services and explore different topics.

• Pregnancy and Labour
• Feeding your baby
• Caring for your baby – Practical demonstrations (nappy changing, bathing, safe sleep)
• Developing relationship with your baby
• Development and play (Hub groups, baby massage, Let talk to your baby)
• Local area support
• Continuing breastfeeding
• Introducing solid foods and more

There is no need to book onto the event, but we would appreciate if you can express your interest and let us know the event you will be attending by filling out the form below: https://forms.office.com/e/062nME2XpE

Upcoming Events:

• Tuesday 26th May Stifford Family Hub 5pm-7.30pm
• Thursday 23rd July Aveley Family Hub 5pm-7.30pm
• Tuesday 15th September Tilbury Family Hub 5pm-7.30pm
• Thursday 26th November Stifford Family Hub 5pm-7.30pm

We also hold bimonthly Virtual Antenatal Session in the evening on Microsoft Teams. During this session you will meet members of the Health Visiting and Infant Feeding Team, learn about the service we provide, infant feeding choices, breastfeeding, caring for your baby, emotional wellbeing and about other local support services.

Upcoming Virtual Events: 

• Thursday 23rd April on MS Teams 6pm-8.30pm
• Thursday 25th June on MS Teams 6pm-8.30pm
• Thursday 27th August on MS Teams 6pm-8.30pm
• Thursday 29th October on MS Teams 6pm-8.30pm
• Thursday 10th December on MS Teams 6pm-8.30pm

To receive your link to join the Virtual Antenatal Session please complete the Health Visiting Team Virtual Antenatal Session form.