Forfar groups

Forfar midwives provide a range of groups and sessions to help you prepare for labour, birth and the postnatal period.

ANTENATAL PREPARATION
These informal sessions are for women and their birth partners from 34 weeks of pregnancy. They are held at Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre on Thursday evenings from 7-8.30pm.

Week 1
Hello and Welcome.
This session is led by the midwives and topics and discussions include pre-labour, coping with established labour and birth expectations. A representative from Citizens Advice gives a short talk on child benefit and child tax credits. 

Week 2
The Road Safety Officer begins the evening with advice on infant car seats.
The midwife ends this session by offering information on the early days of becoming parents.

Aquanatal
These sessions are held at Forfar Swimming Pool on Tuesdays from 6.45-7.30pm.

Relaxation Sessions – from 28 weeks pregnant
During these sessions you will practise relaxation techniques and learn about breathing control during labour and birth.
Held every Thursday of the month (except for the last) from 3-4pm.

Breastfeeding Workshop
This is a very informal group that gives up to date information and practical ideas regarding breastfeeding.
Held on the last Thursday of the month from 2.30 - 4.00pm.

POSTNATAL SESSIONS

Breastfeeding Group
Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre
1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 1.30-3pm