Great news and great expectations
Working in partnership with Plymouth Teaching Primary Care Trust, this is a completely free antenatal service. Come along to any or all of the sessions with your partner or supporter. Spaces are limited and advance booking is essential.
Course information
| Great news | Great expectations | Great arrivals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| When to attend | 18 - 20 weeks pregnant | 30+ weeks pregnant | After babies birth |
| Course format | 1 x Saturday session (09:30 - 12.30pm) | 3 x Thursday weekly sessions (6.30 - 8.30pm) | 3 x weekly sessions (contact us for details) |
| Session 1 content |
Adjusting to parenthood Talk to your bump Healthy lifestyles, including introduction to Breastfeeding |
Preparing for the birth (Midwife) | Reunion and next steps |
| Session 2 content |
Adjusting to parenthood Talk to your bump Healthy lifestyles, including introduction to Breastfeeding |
Preparing for the birth (Midwife) | Safety workshop |
| Session 3 content | Breastfeeding workshop (attend at either 18 weeks, 30-34 weeks or both) | 10 days and beyond (health visitor) | Baby first aid |
Course venues
Great news course alternate between Plympton and Plymstock. The exact venue will be confirmed with you at the time of booking.
Plymstock Children’s Centre
Dunstone Primary School, Shortwood Crescent, Plymstock, Plymouth ,PL9 8TQ
Tel: 01752 407496
Google Map showing the approximate location of the children's centre. Please park in Southernway and walk through the pedestrian entrance. The Children’s Centre is the first building you will see.
Plympton Clinic
The Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 2AU
Tel: 01752 283826
Google Map showing the approximate location of the clinic. Please park in the Ridgeway car park. Plympton Clinic is the cream building.
For more information, and when to book sessions in advance, please contact Plymstock Children’s Centre or Plum Tree Children’s Centre.
Remember it is your right to have time of work to attend antenatal sessions.