Maternity

  • Tommy’s

    Tommy’s provides information and support to empower parents during pregnancy.

    Website
    Tommy’s

  • Start for Life

    Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.

    Website
    Start for life

  • Baby Buddy: Pregnancy & Parent

    Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

    Google Play Store
    Download Baby Buddy on the Google Play Store

    Apple App Store
    Download Baby Buddy on the Apple App Store

  • MAMA Academy

    MAMA Academy’s mission is to empower all maternity professionals and expectant parents on stillbirth prevention methods to help more babies arrive safely.

    Phone
    07427 851670

    Website
    MAMA Academy

    Email
    contact@mamaacademy.org.uk

  • NHS Pregnancy

    This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.

    Website
    NHS: Pregnancy

  • Colchester NCT

    Run by local parents, we offer support, information and friendship to new parents and parents-to-be across Colchester and districts.

    Website
    www.nct.org.uk

  • Essex Family Wellbeing

    On behalf of Essex County Council and the NHS, Virgin Care and Barnardo’s provide a range of child and family services throughout Essex that are free at the point of delivery.

    Website
    Essex Child & Family Wellbeing Service

  • Make sure you and your baby are protected

    Pregnant women need to have their whooping cough vaccination. You can have it at your GP practice from week 16 of your pregnancy. Planned appointments help to keep vulnerable pregnant mums safe from COVID-19.
    Vaccination appointments count as an important medical reason to leave your home.

  • Pregnancy and Birth Services

    If you are pregnant, you can self-refer to the midwives online via the website details below. Once your information is received, you will be contacted within 48 hours to confirm your booking and contact details of your named midwife.

    Phone
    07554228297
    9am to 5pm, 7 days per week

    Website
    www.esneft.nhs.uk

  • BabyCentre

    BabyCentre® — the #1 pregnancy and parenting digital resource — reaches more than 45 million mums globally each month in 9 different languages. We reach 8 in 10 new and expecting mums online in the UK.

    Website
    www.babycentre.co.uk

    Download from
    Google Play: BabyCentre
    iTunes: BabyCentre

  • North East Essex Maternity Services

    We want to make sure you receive the maternity healthcare that takes account of all your health needs and preferences.

    Website
    www.neessexccg.nhs.uk

  • Netmums – Antenatal & Postnatal Support

    If you’re a new mum suffering from anxiety or depression you’ll find support for perinatal health and postnatal issues near you here.

    Website
    www.netmums.com