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Having a baby?
For pregnant women and their partners
Baby Brassiere 0-5 years Drop in
Cafe style group with info and support for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers as well as social chat with other breastfeeding mums. Older siblings welcome. Breastfeeding Baby Shower every eight weeks. Joint with NHS 0-19 team.
Childminders Drop in
Run by childminders for childminders in Shefford and surrounding villages.
Best Start postnatal course newborn Booking required
For new parents covering sleep, routines, safety, feeding and development. Book with health visitor.
Breakfast Cafe 0-5 years Drop in
Join us for breakfast. Enjoy toast and a cuppa while the children play. Meet the children’s centre team.
Bumps & Babies bump-7mth Drop in
For pregnant women and parents with non moving babies. Tea & chat. Activity or focus each week.
Antenatal classes Bump Booking required
Three week courses for expectant women and their partners. Book through the midwives.
Baby Massage 2-7 months Booking required
Six week course for mum &/or dad and babies 8 weeks - 5 months. Helps with colic & settling. Oils provided.
Check out our latest newsletter on the home page for times and venues
All our sessions are FREE. All parents, grandparents & carers with children under 5 are welcome.
Unless stated, all sessions are at the children’s centre at Shefford Lower School, School Lane, SG17 5XA.
Also: 1-1 support; info on childcare & schools; info & support for adult education; referral to smoking cessation; access to financial advice;
