Expectant parent

Guide to services and activities for families in Bolton

April - July 2025

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

Bright Meadows Family Hub

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30 - 4.30pm 01204 336691

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
05/05/25 Monday Antenatal Clinic (RBH) 18.30 - 20.30
17/05/25 Saturday Ingleside 10.00 - 12.00
02/06/25 Monday Antenatal Clinic (RBH) 18.30 - 20.30
21/06/25 Saturday Ingleside 10.00 - 12.00
07/07/25 Monday Antenatal Clinic (RBH) 18.30 - 20.30
19/07/25 Saturday Ingleside 10.00 - 12.00
04/08/25 Monday Antenatal Clinic (RBH) 18.30 - 20.30
16/08/25 Saturday Ingleside 10.00 - 12.00

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

Plan and Prepare for Parenthood (antenatal class)

This free class will help you to make informed choices confidently as you prepare to be a new parent. Online and face to face sessions available as timetabled below. 
To book your place, visit: http://book.breastfeedingtogether.co.uk

Date Day Venue Time
16/04/25 Wednesday Oxford Grove Family Hub 10.00 - 12.00
17/04/25 Thursday Online 17.30 - 19.30
08/05/25 Thursday Great Lever Family Hub 17.30 - 19.30
24/05//25 Saturday Online 10.00 - 12.00
07/06/25 Saturday Tonge Family Hub 10.00 - 12.00
18/06/25 Wednesday Tonge Family Hub 10.00 - 12.00
19/06/25 Thursday Online 17.30 - 29.30
10/07/25 Thursday Tonge Family Hub 17.30 - 19.30
26/07/25 Saturday Online 10.00 - 12.00

Safer Sleep for Babies

Find out what safer sleep is and why it is so important for babies. This free online session will provide you with all you need to know about safer sleep. All parents and carers welcome.
To book your place, visit: http://book.breastfeedingtogether.co.uk

Date Day Venue Time
14/05/25 Wednesday Online 10.00 - 11.00
18/06/25 Wednesday Online 15.00 - 16.00
09/07/25 Wednesday Online 10.00 - 11.00
13/08/25 Wednesday Online 15.00 - 16.00

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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