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
Volunteers frequently describe their volunteering experience as “life changing". Read more
93% of the parents we support report improved wellbeing 3 months after the birth. Read more
We have over 25 years’ award winning expertise in designing, developing, implementing and evaluating high quality early years volunteering. Read more
Find out what local support services can help you through pregnancy, birth and beyond during coronavirus.
If you need support at this time, and live in Thurrock, Basildon or Canvey Island, 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.
Play The Essex Lottery and help to support families in your local community by raising funds for Parents 1st Read more
Room hire now available at the Parents1st offices in Laindon, Basildon, Essex. Our meeting rooms are available both weekdays and weekends, at various rates to commercial/ business organisations and not-for-profit organisations, community and voluntary groups. Read more
We have received a request to ask pregnant mums to participate in the Wrisk project survey. Read more
Congratulations to Terina and Celia on reaching milestones in their VIG training. Read more
A FREE, fun and friendly exercise and wellbeing programme for mums-to-be, to help them feel fit and healthy after giving birth. Read more