Antenatal support
Home Start Edinburgh antenatal support
Providing antenatal support, including the Antenatal Peep programme.
The sessions help parents-to-be to focus on
- Thinking about their baby, tuning in to their baby's feelings and responding sensitively also known as a reflective function
- Understanding the importance of sensitive parenting to developing a loving, consistent and secure attachment
- Becoming more aware of the social and emotional aspects of the transition to parenthood
- Managing their own, sometimes difficult feelings that are aroused by a new baby
- Reducing the risk to early parent-infant relationships by helping to prevent, for example, isolation, anxiety, and low-level depression
Self-referrals are welcome, although priority will be given to referrals from partner agencies.
For more information visit the and or contact
admin@homestartedinburgh.org.uk
0131 553 7819
Ps and Gs baby bank
The Baby Bank supports new and expectant parents, particularly those in financial difficulty. It provides a starter pack of essentials for the mum and baby and gives information and support. You can claim your starter pack from . For more information email
Edinburgh Lothians Twins and Multiples - Antenatal and practical parenting classes
This class currently runs bi-monthly online and costs £5 or is free for low-income families.
For more information visit or email
Members can also join a Facebook selling page for baby items.
Dads Rock antenatal workshops
Providing free face-to-face and online workshops for dads.
For more information visit the or contact
07807 498 709
Stepping Stones pregnancy café
A free drop-in for any pregnant or new parents in North Edinburgh. It's a space to relax and chat with other parents and to be creative. This runs on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 1pm at
Stepping Stones
G3 Inchgarvie Court
Ferry Road Drive
EH4 4DA
For more information or to attend, visit the or the or contact
Info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk
0131 551 1632
Stepping Stones - Bump start
Pregnant women and their partners in North Edinburgh who need emotional or social support can attend from conception through to the early postnatal months. Access to one-to-one support and group work to support the holistic well-being of the family during pregnancy. It enables women to have better experiences in pregnancy and early parenthood.
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To get involved send a message on the or contact
Info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk
0131 551 1632
Pregnancy and Parents Centre - Edinburgh home birth support group
This free group is open to everyone who wishes to find out more about homebirth, support those interested in having a homebirth, or who wish to tell their homebirth story to support others with the option. There is no need to book to attend. Though the group is free, a donation of £2.00 is suggested to help cover the cost of tea and biscuits. The group meets on the first Sunday of each month from 11am to 1pm at
The Pregnancy and Parents Centre
118 Pleasance
EH8 9RT
To find more information visit the .
Dr Bells - Bumps and bairns
This perinatal group runs at Dr Bells. The group is for expectant parents and those with newborn babies (up to nine months). This is an informal group where families can meet over a cup of tea and a chat, giving parents a chance to meet other families in a safe space for support and advice. This group meets on Tuesdays at 10am and is suitable for those in the Leith area.
Sessions can be booked on the or for more information contact
0131 553 0100
Kin positiviTEA
These bi-monthly sessions are hosted by Kin Collective in partnership with Positive Birth Edinburgh and provide an informal gathering to meet others and discuss all things pregnancy, birth and baby over a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome. Sessions are free to attend, or participants can make a donation to pay it forward. Session run at
Kin Collective
4 Duncan Place
EH6 8HW
Sessions can be booked on the or for more information email
CrossReach Perinatal Service
Counselling and Art Therapy for expectant parents and parents with a child under three. Supporting the perinatal mental health and well-being of the whole family - working with anxiety, depression, birth trauma, bonding, isolation, loss of self and the challenges of transitioning into parenthood. This service is donation-based.
8a Palmerston Place
EH12 5AA
For more information visit the or contact
0131 225 7843
Pregnancy, Counselling and Care Centre
We offer 10 confidential counselling sessions for men and women with challenges around fertility, baby loss, pregnancy, birth or parenting. These sessions are delivered online using Zoom.
For more information contact
counselling@counsellingandcare.co.uk
0131 553 5565