Expectant parent

Antenatal Clinics

Antenatal appointments in all centres are booked in advance directly with your midwife. 

To self-refer to a midwife, contact your local centre on the details below:

Venue

Day

Time

Contact details

Alexandra Family Hub

Monday - Friday

9am – 5pm

01204 337347

Farnworth Family Hub

Monday - Friday

9am – 5pm

01204 334955

Harvey Start Well Centre

Monday - Friday

9am – 5pm

01204 337390

Oldham’s Start Well Centre

Monday - Friday

9am – 4.30pm

01204 334992

Oxford Grove Family Hub

Monday - Friday

9am – 5pm

01204 337090

Tonge Family Hub

Monday - Friday

9am – 5pm

01204 336745

Winifred Kettle House

Monday - Friday

9am – 5pm

01204 335138

Great Lever Start Well Family Hub

Monday - Friday

9am – 5pm

01204 337333

Free online antenatal course

Written by registered midwives and NHS professionals, 'Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth, and your baby' is a course for everyone around the baby, including mums, dads, grandparents, friends and family. VIsit the website below and enter the access code to access for free:

Website: www.inourplace.co.uk

Access code: RIVINGTON

Birth registration in Bolton

You must make an appointment to register your baby’s birth within 42 days, in the town or city that the baby is born. 

For babies born in Bolton, you can register a birth online, or alternatively, telephone 01204 331185.

Dad Matters

Dad Matters supports dads and dads to be in Bolton and across Greater Manchester to have the best possible relationships with their families!

Find out more:

Website: https://dadmatters.org.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadMattersUK

Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshops

Come along to one of the Infant Feeding Team's workshops, to help you feel more prepared and confident about breastfeeding your baby. 

Date Day Venue Time
20/07/24 Saturday Ingleside 10.00 - 12.00
05/08/24 Monday Antenatal Clinic (RBH) 18.30 - 20.30
17/08/24 Saturday Ingleside 10.00 - 12.00
02/09/24 Monday Antenatal Clinic (RBH) 18.30 - 20.30

To book, telephone 01204 390423, or email infantfeeding@boltonft.nhs.uk.

To access additional antenatal sessions, contact Breastfeeding Together by emailing enquiries@breastfeedingtogether.co.uk

Sollihull Antenatal Course (free and online)

The course is written by registered midwives and NHS professionals. 'Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby' is a course for everyone around the baby, including mums, dads, grandparents, friends, and family.

Visit www.inourplace.co.uk and apply the access code RIVINGTON to gain free access to the course.

Thinking about feeding and caring for your baby?

Visit Padlet: Information for you whilst you’re pregnant to view a collection of written resources, links and videos offering information and support on how to feed and care for your baby.

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