Parenting and Family Relationships

Bump (Early pregnancy)

This early pregnancy programme will support you with having a healthy pregnancy and looking after yourself and bump. This 3 week online programme covers eating well for a healthy pregnancy, keeping active and getting ready for labour and looking after yourself and bonding with baby during your pregnancy.

Suitable for: pregnant women and partners in the first or second trimester of pregnancy

Course details:

• Tuesday 10th to 24th October 1pm to 2pm on Zoom

Feedback: “It covers all the aspects and challenges of pregnancy, and how to cope with it.”

AWAITING NEW PREGNANCY CLUB!

Birth and Baby stuff (Later pregnancy)

This later pregnancy programme is for first time parents to be in the third trimester of pregnancy. The programme is delivered in person and will support you with key information around labour and birth and caring for your new-born baby, as well as providing a great opportunity to meet other parents to be. Delivered in partnership by midwives, health visitors and family workers the programme will cover labour and birth information, responsive feeding, baby’s brain development, looking after yourself and your baby. The programme runs as a 3 week course or a one day course, see options below.

Suitable for: For first time parents in the third trimester of pregnancy (from 28 weeks)

Course details (3 Week Tuesday Evening OR 1 Day Saturday):

• Tuesday 3rd, 10th and 17th October- 5pm to 7pm at Flying Start in Hockwell Ring Community Centre (Mayne Ave, LU4 9LB) *Nov/Dec 23 Due Dates*
• Saturday 28th October- 9.30am to 3.30pm at Chaul End Community Centre (515 Dunstable Road, LU4 8QN) *Nov/Dec 23 Due Dates*
• Tuesday 7th, 14th and 21st November- 5pm to 7pm at Flying Start Park Town Centre (Bailey Street, LU1 3DU) *Dec ’23/ Jan ’24 Due Dates*
• Saturday 25th November- 9.30am to 3.30pm at Chaul End Community Centre (515 Dunstable Road, LU4 8QN) *Dec ’23/ Jan ’24 Due Dates*
• Tuesday 5th, 12th and 19th December- 5pm to 7pm at Flying Start in Hockwell Ring Community Centre (Mayne Ave, LU4 9LB) *Jan/Feb ’24 Due Dates*
• Tuesday 9th, 16th and 23rd January- 5pm to 7pm at Flying Start Park Town Centre (Bailey Street, LU1 3DU) *Feb/March ’24 Due Dates*
• Saturday 27th Jan- 9.30am to 3.30pm at Chaul End Community Centre (515 Dunstable Road, LU4 8QN) *Feb/March ’24 Due Dates*
• Tuesday 6th, 13th and 30th February- 5pm to 7pm at Flying Start in Hockwell Ring Community Centre (Mayne Ave, LU4 9LB) *March/April ’24 Due Dates*
• Saturday 24th Feb- 9.30am to 3.30pm at Chaul End Community Centre (515 Dunstable Road, LU4 8QN) *March/April ’24 Due Dates*
• Tuesday 5th, 12th and 19th March- 5pm to 7pm at Flying Start Park Town Centre (Bailey Street, LU1 3DU) *April/May ’24 Due Dates*
• Saturday 23rd March- 9.30am to 3.30pm at Chaul End Community Centre (515 Dunstable Road, LU4 8QN) *April/May ’24 Due Dates*

Please note the full day course doesn’t include lunch so please bring a packed lunch with you

BOOKING SYSTEM HERE! Or you can email flyingstart@eyalliance.org.uk or register with Flying Start here: Flying Start Registration Form

Birth and Baby Stuff 3-Week Antenatal Course Parent Feedback:

“All 3 sessions I felt like I had learnt something. I also had the chance to exchange numbers with some other parents, which was important to me. Staff were very friendly and I felt I could ask questions.”

If you’re preparing for your new arrival, the videos linked below have been created in partnership with midwives and the NHS Baby Friendly Team in Central Bedfordshire. They are designed to help you find out more about birth, caring for you and your baby, and feeding your baby. Please be aware that the contact number will be different for Luton families. Please call 0300 555 0606 for the Health Visiting Duty Desk in Luton or email ccs.bedsandlutonchildrenshealthhub@nhs.net

• Click on one of the following links to watch a video about:
  • Introduction to the course
  • Brain development
  • Baby’s transition from womb to world
  • Feeding your baby
  • Bathing your baby and changing nappies
  • Safe sleep
  • Car seat safety
  • Stages of labour
  • Birthing options
  • Pain relief
  • Where to get help and support (Central Beds)

LUTON BUMPS ON ZOOM

Monthly Zoom group on Tuesdays 1pm to 2pm for pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy to ask questions to our Midwife

Upcoming 2023 dates:

• 3 October

Parent Feedback:

“It was very nice to have women share similar experiences with what I am experiencing. I didn’t feel so alone or so different anymore.”

Register and mention this group: Flying Start Registration Form

KEEPING BABY SAFE WORKSHOP

Safe at Home offer free advice and support to expecting and new parents in Luton in a small group session- currently run on zoom. Those who attend and provide feedback receive a FREE child safety gift bag.

100% of previous attendees recommend this session

Our safety advisor offers top tips on how to make informed and safer choices when buying nursery equipment for your baby and you can learn important techniques on protecting your new-born in the early months of life.

Upcoming dates:

• Thursday 30 November- 4pm to 6pm
• Tuesday 23 January- 10am to 12pm

Parent Feedback:

“The session was very informative and helpful for me, especially for choosing baby products. I have realised the things I thought would be safe are not safe and even bring danger to my baby. Also learned about co sleeping and bed sharing tips. Thanks for a wonderful session”

Register and mention this group: Flying Start Registration Form

ACTIVE LUTON AQUANATAL

Aquanatal classes are back – a fun and safe way to enjoy exercise with your bump. Keeping fit during pregnancy helps you adapt to your body’s changes and can help you cope better with labour. Join Jessica every Wednesday, 12:10 – 12:40pm OR 12:45 – 1:15pm at Inspire – Competition Pool.

Find out more: https://activeluton.co.uk/me-time/aquanatal

*Please note that addresses close to Luton but are technically under Central Bedfordshire council or Hertfordshire council, will not be included in our free group provision