You’ll need a referral to attend this session from a health or children’s centre practitioner or breastfeeding peer supporter.
Preparation for birth and beyond course
Preparation for birth and beyond is currently suspended.
We run a seven week antenatal course for pregnant women and their partners called Preparation for birth and beyond.
On the course you’ll learn about:
- labour and meeting your baby
- feeding, bathing and practical care of your baby
- how to help your baby develop well
- your health and wellbeing
We deliver the course in local children’s centres across Leeds and it will give you an opportunity to meet other new parents in your area.
If you are interested in the course speak to your midwife or local children’s centre. Alternatively you can email lch.pbbbooking@nhs.net.
Breastfeeding support
Your midwife, health visitor and breastfeeding peer supporters can give you information and support with breastfeeding during pregnancy and when you have had your baby. You can also get advice by:
- visiting the NHS’s Breastfeeding help and support page
- calling the free NCT support line on 0300 330 0771 (8am – 10pm, seven days a week)
- finding local information about breastfeeding in Leeds
Breastfeeding drop-ins, cafes and support groups
All breastfeeding groups are currently suspended. We will update this page as they become available.
We've listed local support groups below. If you are interested in attending, call the relevant number below or 0113 843 5683.
Armley
Thursday 9:30am to 11:30am
Chapel Lane Annexe-Armley, Children’s Centre, (behind the library hub), LS12 1UT. Find on Google Maps.
0795 607 7800
Beeston
Chapeltown and Harehills
Thursday 10am to 12pm
Chapeltown Children’s Centre, Leopold Street, LS7 4AW. Find on Google Maps.
0113 843 5683
Crossgates
Wednesday 11:45am to 1pm
Crossgates Children’s Centre, Cross Gates Primary School, Poole Crescent, LS15 7NB. Find on Google Maps.
0113 264 3455
Garforth
Wednesday 10am to 11:30am
Garforth Children’s Centre, Garforth Academy, Lidgett Lane, Garforth, LS25 1LJ. Find on Google Maps.
0113 336 7456
Gipton
Thursday 1pm to 2:30pm
Henry Barran Community Centre, Leeds, LS8 3JR. Find on Google Maps.
0113 378 3679
Guiseley
Thursday 10:30am to 12pm
Guiseley Children’s Centre, Oxford road, LS20 9DA. Find on Google Maps.
0194 387 4100
Halton
Monday 10:30am to 11:30am
Halton Clinic, 2A Primrose Lane, LS15 7HR. Find on Google Maps.
0113 843 5683
Horsforth
Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm
Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, LS18 5AF. Find on Google Maps.
0113 843 5683
Kirkstall
Last Sunday of each month 10am to 12pm
Kirkstall Valley Development Trust, Unit 11, Kirkstall Bridge Retail Park, Bridge Rd, LS5 3BL. Find on Google Maps.
0795 607 7800
Lofthouse
Wednesday 9:30am to 11:30am
Lofthouse Children’s Centre, Wakefield, WF3 3PS. Find on Google Maps.
0113 336 8746
Meanwood
Friday 9:30am to 12:30pm
Meanwood Health Centre, 548 Meanwood Rd, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4JN. Find on Google Maps.
Middleton
Tuesday, 10am to 12pm
Middleton Family Centre, 256-262 Sissons road, LS10 4JD. Find on Google Maps.
0113 2762386
Morley
Thursday, 9:45am to 11:45pm
Morley Health Centre, Corporation Street, LS27 9NB. Find on Google Maps.
0113 843 5683
Otley
Thursday, 9:30am to 11:30am (part of the baby weigh clinic)
Cross Green Community Centre, Cross Green, Otley, LS21 1HD. Find on Google Maps.
0113 378 2861
Pudsey
Monday, 9:30am to 11am
Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, Pudsey. Find on Google Maps.
0796 764 4607
Rothwell
Monday, 10am to 12pm
Rothwell Children’s Centre, Cornwall Crescent, LS26 0RA. Find on Google Maps.
0113 843 5683
Wetherby
Wednesday, 1pm to 3pm
Wetherby Children’s Centre, Hallfield Lane, LS22 6JS. Find on Google Maps.
0193 784 1100 or 0790 0493 124
Parenting courses (Henry programme)
Our parenting courses cover:
- feeling more confident as a parent
- physical activity for young children
- what children and families eat
- family lifestyle habits
- enjoying life as a family
Courses for parents of 0 to 5 year olds
This course is delivered by local Family Outreach Workers or volunteers. It is currently delivered over the phone or by video calls. You will be able to go at your own pace and identify your own goals with your worker.
Buddies service for parents of 5 to 12 year olds
A six week course with a buddy who will support you to look after yourself and your children. You will do 2 to 3 phone or video calls a week at times you agree.
If you are interested in a course, you can find out more by:
Phoning 0113 843 5683
Contacting your local Children’s Centre
Speaking to your 0-19 Specialist Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)
