Baby Steps
Name
Baby Steps
Service details
Most antenatal programmes tell you about the medical aspects of birth. Baby Steps goes much further and will help you get ready for your new life with your baby. Welcoming your baby into the world can be very exciting, but it also has its challenges and can leave some people feeling worried. Baby Steps aims to help you cope with all the new experiences that will come your way.
Price
No charge.
Main telephone
01793 465666
Babysteps@swindon.gov.uk
Opening times
Most antenatal programmes tell you about the medical aspects of birth. Baby Steps goes much further and will help you get ready for your new life with your baby. Welcoming your baby into the world can be very exciting, but it also has its challenges and can leave some people feeling worried. Baby Steps aims to help you cope with all the new experiences that will come your way. Together, we will talk about our babies’ development, what could change for you and your partner, giving birth and getting to know your baby, caring for our babies and ourselves and people who can offer support. Baby Steps is one of the ways we support families to give their children the best possible start in life.
The page was last updated on 27 April 2021
Service summary
Baby Steps is a group activity programme which helps mums-to-be and their partners prepare for being a parent and cope with all the new experiences that will come their way.
Further information
Groups will be made up of other couples and single mums at a similar stage of pregnancy and during COVID is being offered as a virtual programme using TEAMS every week. The group starts around the 26th to 30th week of your pregnancy. There are six meetings before your baby is born and then three afterwards. The whole group is friendly, comfortable and designed to give you and your baby the support you need to begin your life together. At present this service is undertaking a transformation review. If you have any questions or queries please contact: rcostis@swindon.gov.uk or kpaul@swindon.gov.uk Parents to be can discuss Baby Steps with their Midwife
Client groups
Baby Steps is for mums-to-be and their partners. Talk to your midwife for more information or contact Babysteps@swindon.gov.uk or 01793 465666
Main address
Children, Families and Community Health Service
The Meadow
Leigh Road
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 5DE