Preparing for Parenthood, Sopwell Family Centre, 18:00 – 20:00, 26/02/2026

This session is delivered by the Family Support Service and is open to all Hertfordshire residents. Please note, if you book a place and live outside of Hertfordshire your booking may be cancelled.

Please only book 2 tickets per family for mother, father/partner or other.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE BETWEEN 25 WEEKS - 35 WEEKS PREGNANT when attending this session. If you are unsure about this, please speak to your midwife.

The session will cover:

• The support available from the Family Centre Service.
• All aspects of infant feeding.
• Emotional preparation for birth and parenthood.
• Practical aspects of caring for a baby.
• What to expect during baby's first hour.
• Support available for baby's first 5 years.
• How babies communicate.
• Healthy relationships, mother's well-being and baby's development.
• Recognising baby's well-being.
• Essential information about keeping baby safe and healthy throughout the early years.

To use the Family Centre Service please make sure you sign up or it could affect your booking https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/ufs/CHSERV_FCREG.eb?ebd=0&ebz=1_1739202092092

There is no parking on site.