Parents 1st Essex

A peer to peer support service offering support during pregnancy, birth and beyond.

How it can help

Parents 1st offer peer to peer support during key life changes such as pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent. 

They offer informal, non judgemental support and share useful tips and experiences. Support includes:

  • one to one support arranged at mutually convenient venues
  • small group sessions which take place across South and North Essex
  • antenatal sessions and online workshops to prepare parents for labour, birth and early parenting
  • first aid training
  • a variety of exercise sessions suitable for pregnancy and after birth
  • signposting to local services

Peer support sessions are currently offered in:

  • Basildon
  • Billericay
  • Wickford
  • Thurrock
  • Canvey Island
  • Jaywick 
  • Clacton

Age

Open to all

Eligibility

Open to all

How to access

Referrals for one to one support and bookings for courses can be made online via the website.

Area(s) covered

Basildon
Castle Point
Tendring
Thurrock

Cost

One to one support is free

See the website for information on group sessions

Is the service available online?

Yes

Contact

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