Practical support

Healthy Start

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, and are on a low income, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk through the Healthy Start scheme.

Having a healthy pregnancy

My Birth My Choice has lots of information about how to have a healthy pregnancy.

Smoking in pregnancy is harmful for you and your baby. If you smoke, you can get help to quit. Speak to your midwife.

You can find more information about giving up smoking on Healthy Stockport.

You can find information about going alcohol-free during pregnancy on Drymester.

Family Foundations

This is a 7 week antenatal course (4 weeks before birth, and 3 weeks after birth).

This course is for couples expecting their first baby together, including those intending to co-parent.

The course includes:

  • preparing for and giving birth
  • working together as parents
  • learning new skills and techniques to strengthen your relationships
  • coping with feelings and parental stress
  • raising your baby

You can book a place by emailing family.hubs@stockport.gov.uk.

If you'd like to be contacted with more information about dates and times, you can fill in the Family Foundations expression of interest form.

For more information about the course, you can also ask your midwife or other professional from Family Hubs.

Antenatal class

This 1 hour and 25 minute pre-recorded class contains information for expectant parents.

You can find our antenatal class on YouTube.

NHS Start for Life

From finding out your due date, early pregnancy signs and symptoms, to getting ready for labour and birth, Start For Life is your complete pregnancy guide.

Get tips on a range of topics including:

  • coping with morning sickness
  • choosing where to give birth
  • what to buy for your newborn

You can also sign up to receive regular emails tailored to your stage of pregnancy or your child's age.

To find out more, visit NHS Start for Life.