When will I stop seeing a Pregnancy Pal?

You can finish the visits at any time you choose. However, the visits usually stop at around 3 months after the birth, but sometimes it can be a bit longer.

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Help Shape Local Services for Families

Parents 1st Essex and social purpose consultancy Traverse have teamed up to find out what matters for parents and their babies as NHS Comissioners shape local services.
Postnatal Buggy Fit Classes June - July 2022

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.
Volunteer Pregnancy Pal Taster Course Sept - October 2022

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.
In-Person Postnatal Fitness Sessions September 2022

Fun and friendly in-person progressive exercise programme for mums, to help them feel fit and healthy after giving birth.

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Antenatal sessions for mums

Would you like to meet up with other expectant mums in your area? Join our ‘Virtual information sessions for mums: sharing and preparing together’!
What we offer and where

We offer a range of friendly and free activities during pregnancy, birth and after the birth.
Fit 4 mums-to-be

Fun, friendly and really helpful if you are feeling anxious, suffering from back pain or are overweight.
For expectant dads and partners

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.
Why we exist

We specialise in effective volunteering and peer support during the key life change of pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent.
How do I make a referral?

We welcome referrals of expectant mothers and fathers who live in the following areas: Basildon, Billericay, Wickford, Thurrock and Canvey Island.
How to get involved?

Do you want to make the difference of a lifetime?
Why get involved?

Do you want to make the difference of a lifetime?
Information and support during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Find out what local support services can help you through pregnancy, birth and beyond during coronavirus.
Where we work

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.