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Peer support has a unique and valuable role to play in achieving outcomes for parents, babies, families and communities but they need to be designed and implemented to succeed.

We offer a range of workshops, resources and support packages to help you to achieve this:

How to best use perinatal peer support;

How to make it sustainable;

How to design and implement it.

Click here [“Workshops and Support Packages”] for some examples of workshops and support packages we offer.

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Workshops for expectant Dads May 2020 (Basildon)

Just for dads! 3 FREE workshops in Basildon for expectant dads covering: Relaxation for you and your partner; Labour and birth; Changes ahead and Practical baby care
Parents 1st UK

New website launching 2020! The home of good quality peer support during pregnancy, birth and beyond - connect, share and download free resources.
Paediatric First Aid for Parents January 2020 (Basildon)

Paediatric First Aid for Parents A paediatric first aid course which focuses on expectant parents, and parents of young babies up to pre-school age. Aimed at preparing attendees for real life scenarios which could occur at any time.
Paediatric First Aid for Parents December 2019 (Basildon)

Paediatric First Aid for Parents A paediatric first aid course which focuses on expectant parents, and parents of young babies up to pre-school age. Aimed at preparing attendees for real life scenarios which could occur at any time.

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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.
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 Essex) and nationally.
Why we exist

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

Volunteers frequently describe their volunteering experience as “life changing".
History

We have over 25 years’ award winning expertise in designing, developing, implementing and evaluating high quality early years volunteering.
Research and evaluation

An extensive evidence base and practice experience underpins our peer support model.
Once in a lifetime videos (VIG)

'Once in a lifetime' videoing helps you to capture precious moments during pregnancy and after your baby is born.