Join our Volunteer Pregnancy Pal/Birth Buddy 4-session taster course. This is a great way of discovering whether being a Pregnancy Pal is for you. Read more
Show your support and fundraise for Parents 1st Essex. You can help us reach more parents and babies through invaluable peer support. Read more
Coronavirus Update: We are still open to offer support and lots of useful information to help you to stay connected with other mums, keep well and prepare for labour and becoming a parent. Read more
We welcome referrals of expectant mothers and fathers who live in the following areas: Basildon, Billericay, Wickford, Thurrock and Canvey Island. Read more
Find out what local support services can help you through pregnancy, birth and beyond during coronavirus.
If you need support from a Pregnancy Pal or Birth Buddy please get in touch with our team on 01268 525758 or email [email protected]
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Dads have told us that they would like to meet up with other Dads and would like more information about pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent.
Parents 1st leads exciting new partnership project to develop a coordinated Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support Collaborative across Essex Read more
We talk to Sarah Kholia, a former peer support volunteer for and now peer support worker for Parents 1st Essex as we celebrate Volunteers Week. Read more
Parents 1st Essex talks to Dolly, a Perinatal Mental Health Midwife at Basildon Hospital about how peer support has complemented the midwifery service and support for expectant Mums in her care. Read more
Julie talks to Parents 1st Essex about her experience of attending our Fit-for-Mums exercise classes during and after her pregnancy. Read more
Meet other new Mums and workout in the fresh air with your baby. Feel energised and enjoy exercising with others outside, for all fitness levels. Read more
Fun and friendly in-person progressive exercise programme for mums, to help them feel fit and healthy after giving birth. Read more