Preparation for Birth and Beyond
Preparation for Birth and Beyond (PBB) is a free antenatal course for all first-time parents to help prepare for your baby’s arrival. There are 4 weekly antenatal classes and a reunion after your baby has been born.
Please book when you are around 24 weeks pregnant and not before this. This is so that you are due around the same time as others in the group and you are able meet up with your babies.
To book please use the link below and select the course for the month of your due date.
Book Preparation for Birth and Beyond (PBB) on EventbriteYou can find out more from your midwife or by phoning 0113 8435683.
Birth after Caesarean
Have you had a previous Caesarean birth? Are you thinking about your options for your next birth and want clear, supportive information? We’re here to help!
Join our friendly online education session led by a midwife and obstetrician. This is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and feel confident about your choices for your next birth.
The next session takes place on 29 April 2026 at 7:00pm – 8:30pm online via Microsoft Teams.
Can’t make this date? Our next session will be in June 2026 (more details coming soon!)
For a link to join the session, please email: [email protected]
Preparing to Breastfeed
This free online class will provide you with all the information you need to get breastfeeding off to the best possible start.
It is run by our infant feeding team from 6pm-8pm every month – please email us for the next dates available to book.
To book your place please email: [email protected]
The team have also prepared the following videos that you may find helpful:
Pelvic Health online class
This is a free online group class run by our physiotherapy team for anyone that is currently pregnant to discuss all things pelvic health. Groups run fortnightly – please use the link below to select a date and time.
The group will cover:
- The signs and symptoms of pelvic floor issues
- The importance of pelvic floor muscle exercises and how to do these
- How to reduce your risk of pelvic floor issues in pregnancy, the postpartum period, and throughout your life
- How to access help if symptoms do arise
The Pelvic Health group is currently only run in English. If your first language isn’t English, please ask your midwife or GP to refer you, or self refer on our website and request ‘pelvic floor information from group’.
Meet the Midwives at Leeds Baby Bank
Meet the Midwives is a friendly, midwife-led drop-in session running every Monday from 10am to 12 noon at the Leeds Baby Bank Hub in Armley.
Led by our experienced midwives, these sessions offer support and advice on pregnancy, baby care and help with booking appointments. Families can also access wider support such as guidance on housing and benefits, mental health, healthy lifestyles, and accessing essential items like food and baby equipment from the team at Leeds Baby Bank. Open to mums, dads, carers and grandparents – just drop in for a chat and get the support you need.
Leeds Baby Bank address: European House, 93 Wellington Road, LS12 1DZ.
For more information about the Meet the Midwives sessions, please email: [email protected]
JANAM App
JANAM app is a maternity antenatal education app for South Asian women and pregnant people. It is available in 7 languages – Bengali, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil and English for any South Asian maternity patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals. For more information and a link to download the app, please visit the JANAM App Website. Please speak to your midwife for an access code.
Bump & Baby walks in Leeds
Join us for gentle movement in nature, friendly chats and the chance to ask a midwife any pregnancy or early parenting questions.
Dates & locations:
- Friday 24 April 2026, 12:30
Roundhay Park – meet outside the Lakeside Café entrance - Friday 22 May 2026, 12:30
Temple Newsam Park – meet outside the house, near the farm entrance - Friday 19 June 2026, 12:30
Roundhay Park – meet outside the Lakeside Café entrance (feel free to bring a picnic) - Friday 17 July 2026, 12:30
Temple Newsam Park – meet outside the house, near the farm entrance (feel free to bring a picnic)
Let us know you’re coming: [email protected] or just turn up on the day!
The walks may be cancelled in the event of ice, snow or torrential rain. If we cancel a walk, we will post on our Facebook and Instagram accounts and email anyone who has registered to attend.
Charges for car parking may apply depending on where you park at both park sites. Often you can find spaces at these times at the sides of both the park areas and avoid payment in the assigned car park space if it is safe for you to park there.
Bus services that run to Roundhay Park: Bus Routes: 2, 12, 3A, and 13A
Bus services that run to Temple Newsam: Bus Routes: The First bus services 19 and 19A run to Whitkirk, which is a short distance from Temple Newsam.
Please check the bus services are running before you travel.
Make time for yourself and your baby and enjoy some fresh air with us!
Bump & Baby Fit classes
Bump & Baby Fit classes will help you keep your body moving throughout pregnancy and after birth. They include yoga and chair-based exercise.
Classes are £3 in leisure centres across the city during term-time – book online by selecting Bump & Baby Fit on the Active Leeds website.
Classes are free and include a swimming pass if you’ve been diagnosed with gestational or type 2 diabetes or have a BMI above 30. Please ask your midwife for more details or complete the referral form to check if you’re eligible.
Find out more on the Active Leeds websitePregnancy in Mind
Pregnancy in Mind is an antenatal group run by the NSPCC. It is for anyone with mild to moderate anxiety or depression in pregnancy. If you feel this is something that would be helpful for you, please speak to your midwife who can make a referral or email ‘hello’ to [email protected].
See the NSPCC website or read the Pregnancy in Mind leaflet for more information.
Maternal Journal classes
Our free Maternal Journal classes take place every Friday from 10am-12pm at Chapeltown Children’s Centre (LS7 4AW).
Come along and get creative, and learn more about pregnancy, birth and caring for your baby.
We welcome anyone who is pregnant or who has a baby up to 6 months old.
Please speak to your midwife for more information or email Nada (midwife): [email protected] to register.
Thank you to Leeds Hospitals Charity for generously funding this project.
Useful links
Start For Life emails
Sign up for emails from Start4Life for expert advice, videos and tips on pregnancy, birth and beyond. You’ll receive regular emails tailored to your stage of pregnancy or your child’s age.
Join the HENRY programme
HENRY is a free 8-week programme aimed at families with children under 5 years old. In Leeds we offer all parents/carers the opportunity to join. This programme is currently running either online or face to face.
For further information or to book please visit:
