Give your child the best start for life - find out about local support and how you can prepare for life as a parent
Pregnancy
What to expect during different stages of pregnancy, the importance of keeping active and how to access support services
Preparing for your baby
Get ready for your baby’s arrival with helpful tips on preparation and maintaining a safe, nurturing home environment
Register a birth
A baby's birth must be registered within 42 calendar days of the date of birth
Activities and support for new parents
Find and book activities including baby massage and sensory sessions, how to get your baby weighed and how to get support if you need further help or things don't go as planned
Feeding your baby
Find important advice about breastfeeding, introducing solids and keeping your baby safe when feeding
Baby sleep
Discover helpful advice and support on ensuring your baby sleeps safely, understanding their sleep patterns, and learning how to minimise the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Other services in your area
Milk&You
The Milk&You project aims to give families access to infant feeding support by working together with health and social care professionals, providing parents with a safe, supportive and equitable service.
Milk&You also run Dads Area on Facebook - a programme run by dads for dads offering guidance and community.
DadPad
The DadPad was created because babies don’t come with a set of instructions, and dads said they wanted important information on what to expect and how to care for their baby.
Home-Start
Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times.
Anya app
Created in collaboration with the NHS, Anya delivers personalised healthcare information on topics such as infant feeding, pregnancy, fertility, and parenthood.
EasyPeasy app
Discover thousands of parenting tips and activities, personalised for you and your 0-to-5-year-old, from a diverse community of families, practitioners, and early years experts.