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We strive to ensure that high quality peer support is delivered during pregnancy, birth and beyond. We achieve this by delivering services both locally (South and mid Essex) and nationally. Read more
Friendly and informal visits in your home or somewhere else of your choice, and sometimes being by your side during labour and birth. Read more
"During the labour she was calming and helped me through the pain and taking my mind off things." Read more
Getting in touch is easy and our friendly team can explain more... Read more
Would you like to meet up with other expectant mums in your area? Join our ‘Virtual information sessions for mums: sharing and preparing together’! Read more
Do you want to make the difference of a lifetime? Read more
Our Pregnancy Pals receive excellent training and support to carry out their role. Our approach is friendly and relaxed so that you enjoy the experience whilst also building your knowledge and skills. Most of all we want to equip you to be a confident volunteer. Read more
Our 4-session taster course is a great way of discovering whether being a Pregnancy Pal is for you. Read more
We specialise in effective volunteering and peer support during the key life change of pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent. Read more
We have over 25 years’ award winning expertise in designing, developing, implementing and evaluating high quality early years volunteering. Read more
93% of the parents we support report improved wellbeing 3 months after the birth. Read more
Volunteers frequently describe their volunteering experience as “life changing". Read more
Whether you are a provider or a commissioner - make it work from the beginning. Read more
Peer support has a unique and valuable role to play in achieving outcomes for parents, babies, families and communities. Read more
An extensive evidence base and practice experience underpins our peer support model. Read more
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Fun, friendly and really helpful if you are feeling anxious, suffering from back pain or are overweight. Read more
Fun and friendly 6-week exercise programme to help mums feel fit and healthy after giving birth. 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
We offer a range of friendly and free activities during pregnancy, birth and after the birth. Read more
This innovative programme is delivered by a well-established local grass roots community charity called Island House in the Isle of Dogs. Read more
This is delivered by an innovative social enterprise called Ripplez CIC in partnership with Derby NHS Foundation Trust. Read more