Families Thriving Together and Guildford Family Centre will be delivering a fully funded Welcome to the World programme in early 2026.
This is an 8 week antenatal programme for anyone expecting a baby. They will also run two post-natal sessions to really support you further and to help you engage in local services.
This is for any parent, and partner/support of the parent that are expecting a baby, usually when the expectant parent is approx. 25-28 weeks and beyond, living in the Borough of Guildford.
The dates will be: Wednesdays 1900-2045 online, 11th February – 1st April 2026; online for ease and accessibility.
What is Welcome to the World 8-week antenatal programme?
The eight sessions are a relaxed way for parents to think about the transition to parenthood and discuss issues that can be a challenge for every new mother and father. Over the eight weeks you’ll meet with other parents and trained group leaders to talk about important questions such as “How is my baby developing?” “How should I feed my baby?” “What will I do when my baby cries?” “Is help available?”
What does it cover?
- Understanding your baby – a baby’s brain development
- Your future as parents and as a family
- Your roots, traditions, hopes and fears for the future
- Breastfeeding and the practical tasks of caring for a new baby
- The need to nurture ourselves.