To support your pregnancy health it’s important to book your maternity care as soon as possible. You can do this by popping along to your local Family Hub or by a self referral.

Changes is Sandwell’s very own programme to help parents throughout their parenting journey. Changes Healthy Pregnancy Pathway supports and empowers women in their first trimester of pregnancy to make informed choices for preferences with their pregnancy and birth.

If you haven’t yet received your copy of our "Bump to Baby" magazine you can view a copy here.

We now recommend you book your free antenatal class.

Changes Antenatal classes are delivered by a midwife and/or health visitor and supported by staff from of our family hubs. Anyone who lives in Sandwell or has a Sandwell GP can join these sessions for free. You have the option to choose a face-to-face class delivered in a local Family Hub or a virtual session which is delivered live over Microsoft Teams.

Changes Antenatal covers:

Becoming a Parent: covers how your baby is growing, what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy, life with a new baby and the importance of a support network

The Birth: covers key information about labour and birth

Caring for your baby: discusses essential newborn baby care and safety

You are more than welcome to ask someone to come with you to the course. If you would like your partner, a family member or a friend to come along, just book two tickets. Book your free place here.

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