Pregnancy, breastfeeding and support for parents

Find antenatal classes, parenting courses and local breastfeeding support.

Preparation for birth and beyond course

Preparation for birth and beyond is currently suspended.

We run a seven week antenatal course for pregnant women and their partners called Preparation for birth and beyond .

On the course you’ll learn about:

  • labour and meeting your baby
  • feeding, bathing and practical care of your baby
  • how to help your baby develop well
  • your health and wellbeing

We deliver the course in local children’s centres across Leeds and it will give you an opportunity to meet other new parents in your area.

If you are interested in the course speak to your midwife or local children’s centre. Alternatively you can email lch.pbbbooking@nhs.net.

Breastfeeding support

Your midwife, health visitor and breastfeeding peer supporters can give you information and support with breastfeeding during pregnancy and when you have had your baby. You can also get advice by:

Breastfeeding drop-ins, cafes and support groups

All breastfeeding groups are currently suspended. We will update this page as they become available.

We've listed local support groups below. If you are interested in attending, call the relevant number below or 0113 843 5683.

Armley

Thursday 9:30am to 11:30am 

Chapel Lane Annexe-Armley, Children’s Centre, (behind the library hub), LS12 1UT. Find on Google Maps.

0795 607 7800 

Beeston

Monday 10.30am to 12pm 

Hamara Centre, Tempest road, LS11 6RD. Find on Google Maps.

0113 843 5683 

Chapeltown and Harehills

Thursday 10am to 12pm 

Chapeltown Children’s Centre, Leopold Street, LS7 4AW. Find on Google Maps.

0113 843 5683 

Crossgates

Wednesday 11:45am to 1pm 

Crossgates Children’s Centre, Cross Gates Primary School, Poole Crescent, LS15 7NB. Find on Google Maps.

0113 264 3455 

Garforth

Wednesday 10am to 11:30am 

Garforth Children’s Centre, Garforth Academy, Lidgett Lane, Garforth, LS25 1LJ. Find on Google Maps.

0113 336 7456 

Gipton

Thursday 1pm to 2:30pm 

Henry Barran Community Centre, Leeds, LS8 3JR. Find on Google Maps. 

0113 378 3679 

Guiseley

Thursday 10:30am to 12pm 

Guiseley Children’s Centre, Oxford road, LS20 9DA. Find on Google Maps. 

0194 387 4100 

Halton

Monday 10:30am to 11:30am 

Halton Clinic, 2A Primrose Lane, LS15 7HR. Find on Google Maps. 

0113 843 5683 

Horsforth

Tuesday 1pm to 2:45pm 

Horsforth Children’s Centre, North Broadgate Lane, LS18 5AF. Find on Google Maps. 

0113 843 5683 

Kirkstall

Last Sunday of each month 10am to 12pm 

Kirkstall Valley Development Trust, Unit 11, Kirkstall Bridge Retail Park, Bridge Rd, LS5 3BL. Find on Google Maps. 

0795 607 7800 

Lofthouse

Wednesday 9:30am to 11:30am 

Lofthouse Children’s Centre, Wakefield, WF3 3PS. Find on Google Maps. 

0113 336 8746 

Meanwood

Friday 9:30am to 12:30pm 

Meanwood Health Centre, 548 Meanwood Rd, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4JN. Find on Google Maps. 

You’ll need a referral to attend this session from a health or children’s centre practitioner or breastfeeding peer supporter. 
Middleton

Tuesday, 10am to 12pm 

Middleton Family Centre, 256-262 Sissons road, LS10 4JD. Find on Google Maps. 

0113 2762386 

Moortown

Thursday, 1pm to 2:30pm 

Moortown Children’s Centre, Brackenwood drive, LS8 1RG. Find on Google Maps. 

0113 843 5683 

Morley

Thursday, 9:45am to 11:45pm 

Morley Health Centre, Corporation Street, LS27 9NB. Find on Google Maps. 

0113 843 5683 

Otley

Thursday, 9:30am to 11:30am (part of the baby weigh clinic) 

Cross Green Community Centre, Cross Green, Otley, LS21 1HD. Find on Google Maps. 

0113 378 2861 

Pudsey

Monday, 9:30am to 11am 

Pudsey Wellbeing Centre, Robin Lane, Pudsey. Find on Google Maps. 

0796 764 4607 

Rothwell

Monday, 10am to 12pm 

Rothwell Children’s Centre, Cornwall Crescent, LS26 0RA. Find on Google Maps. 

0113 843 5683 

Wetherby

Wednesday, 1pm to 3pm 

Wetherby Children’s Centre, Hallfield Lane, LS22 6JS. Find on Google Maps.

0193 784 1100 or 0790 0493 124 

Parenting courses (Henry programme)

Our parenting courses cover:

  • feeling more confident as a parent
  • physical activity for young children
  • what children and families eat
  • family lifestyle habits
  • enjoying life as a family
Courses for parents of 0 to 5 year olds

This course is delivered by local Family Outreach Workers or volunteers. It is currently delivered over the phone or by video calls. You will be able to go at your own pace and identify your own goals with your worker.

Buddies service for parents of 5 to 12 year olds

A six week course with a buddy who will support you to look after yourself and your children. You will do 2 to 3 phone or video calls a week at times you agree. 

If you are interested in a course, you can find out more by:

Phoning 0113 843 5683

Contacting your local Children’s Centre

Speaking to your 0-19 Specialist Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)