Pregnancy classes

Preparing for birth classes

Preparation for Birth and Beyond (PBB)

A free four-week antenatal course for first-time parents – please register from around 24 weeks of pregnancy. The PBB course covers labour and birth, caring for your baby, feeding, relationships and becoming a parent. You’ll also meet other families who are expecting babies around the same time. Find out more from your midwife or email [email protected].

Birth after Caesarean

If you’ve previously had a Caesarean birth, this online session can help you understand your options for your next birth. Led by an experienced midwife and obstetrician, we’ll share balanced information and answer your questions.

Preparing for the Postnatal period

Join our free online Postnatal Education Session to receive practical advice and information about your postnatal recovery, caring for your baby, and what to expect on the postnatal ward.

Feeding your baby classes

Preparing to Breastfeed

This free online class is led by our specialist infant feeding team and covers everything you need to know to get breastfeeding off to the best possible start.

Pregnancy classes

Pelvic Health class

Learn how to strengthen your pelvic floor, recognise common symptoms and reduce your risk of pelvic floor problems during pregnancy and after birth.

Bump & Baby Fit

Stay active during pregnancy and after birth with gentle exercise classes, including yoga and chair-based exercise led by the Active Leeds team in local leisure centres.

Community groups

Bump & Baby Walks

Join friendly walks in local parks to meet other parents, enjoy gentle exercise and ask a midwife any questions about pregnancy or early parenting.

Meet the Midwives

Drop in to Leeds Baby Bank in Armley every Monday and speak with one of our experienced midwives about pregnancy, caring for your baby or local support services.

Maternal Journal

Get creative and learn about pregnancy, meet new people and ask a midwife any questions at these relaxed and welcoming classes.

Leeds Bosom Buddies breastfeeding groups

Leeds Bosom Buddies provide mum-to-mum breastfeeding information and support in groups run by trained breastfeeding peer supporters. You are very welcome to come along to a group and meet the team during pregnancy.

Haamla antenatal groups

Weekly community antenatal groups offering pregnancy information, birth preparation and baby care in a culturally sensitive environment. Interpreters are available for people who need language support.

Emotional support

Pregnancy in Mind

Pregnancy in Mind is a supportive antenatal group for people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety or depression during pregnancy. If you feel this would be helpful, you can email ‘hello’ to [email protected] for more information.

Apps and online resources

JANAM App

The JANAM app provides maternity information in Bengali, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil and English, helping more families access trusted information. Please speak to your midwife for an access code.

getUBetter Pelvic Health App

getUBetter is a free NHS-approved app with trusted advice, pelvic floor exercises and tips for pelvic health support during pregnancy and after your baby is born.

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is a free pregnancy and parenting app approved by the NHS that provides trusted information, personalised support and helpful tools from pregnancy through to your baby’s second birthday.

NHS Best Start in Life

Receive personalised emails throughout your pregnancy and your baby’s early years, tailored to your stage of pregnancy or your child’s age.

HENRY Programme

A free 8-week programme supporting families with healthy lifestyles, nutrition and parenting from 0-5 years.