Sure Start Whitley Midwives

Lesley Sames
Community Midwife

Rachel Fairweather
Community Midwife

Lea George
Maternity Care Assistant
 
What do we do?
We offer support to pregnant mothers and fathers to be via our drop-in clinic and home visiting as required. We provide support in labour and postnatal care after the baby is born.
Antenatal classes:
The aim of these classes is to facilitate women and their birth companions to discover how the body is designed to give birth and how they can help themselves in this process. Classes take place on the first three Thursdays of each month at Whitley Health and Social Services Centre from 2-4pm. For more information or to book your place call 0118 9312111.
Week 1
  • Signs of labour
  • What happens to my body in labour?
Week 2
  • Coping strategies and options for birth
Week 3
  • Feeding your baby
  • What happens when I get home?
Breastfeeding support:
Breastfeeding café runs on Tuesdays 2.00 - 3.30pm in the sure start Whitley children’s centre. Come along and meet other breastfeeding mums for a chat, drink, support or just to relax.
Midwives Drop in Clinics @ Whitley Health Centre
Pregnant? Or planning to get pregnant?
Drop in and have a chat with Lesle, Rachel and Lea.
Monday
9.30-13.00		 Wednesday
9.30-13.00		 Thursday
9.30-13.00
For more information about the services we provide please call Whitley Health centre on 0118 9312111.
 

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