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Maternity & Parenting
Local Support
Mind the Bump
A monthly, women only social group to offer emotional support in a safe environment to address low mood, anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy.
Who can attend
Any woman living in Bedford who is pregnant and is low in mood, is experiencing or who has experienced depression and/or anxiety.
Venue
Pine Cones Children’s Centre, Slade Walk, Bedford, MK41 7SA
Time and Date
1st Thursday of each month 4pm to 6pm
Phone
- 07919 305635 – Dawn Jones
- 01234 341977 – Children’s Centre Team
National Support
The National Childbirth Trust
Their mission is to support parents through the first 1,000 days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
ICON
Baby crying is normal, you can cope. Please follow the ICON guidance for coping with crying.
The Lullaby Trust
The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.
TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Births Association)
Tamba is a UK based charity helping people around the world. They were set up by parents of multiples and interested professionals in 1978.
Baby Centre
BabyCentre® reaches more than 45 million mums globally each month in nine different languages, including eight in 10 new and expecting mums online in the UK.
Tommy's
Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.
Start For Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
MAMA Academy
MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.