Healthworks Pregnancy Social Groups: embracing the power of community

The Newcastle based groups have a community focus, built on the age-old wisdom that it truly ‘takes a village to raise a child’, starting with the pregnancy itself.

The programme has several unique features:

• Social groups are supported by Peer Support Volunteers – local mothers who volunteer their time to offer support to expectant mothers, grounded in their real-life experiences.
• The groups are not just for pregnant women – partners, grandparents, and other supporters are encouraged to join sessions to build a well-informed support network around the expectant mother.
• ‘Building your village’ sessions enable expectant mothers and their own mothers and other close networks to explore how best to support the mother and family.
• Social Groups are held in community locations across Newcastle, which builds close-knit bonds among local expectant mothers who can continue to support each other beyond pregnancy.
• In recognition of the diversity of Newcastle the groups celebrate cultural practices related to pregnancy and childbirth, promoting inclusivity and mutual respect.
• ‘Bump Buds’ social media pages provide an additional online supportive community for pregnant women.

“Pregnancy should never be a lonely journey,” explains Jo Jackson, Best Start Manager at Healthworks. “Our Pregnancy Social Groups are about building social connections, preparing for birth and baby and ensuring that every expectant mother feels supported in pregnancy and beyond.”

If you are pregnant and live in Newcastle, join our vibrant weekly social groups and benefit from being part of a collective journey!

For more information, visit our Pregnancy and Breastfeeding page for more information or contact the team on 07826531575.