Antenatal Services at Gold Sure Start Cookstown

At Gold Sure Start Cookstown, we support families from pregnancy right through to their child’s fourth birthday. Our antenatal services are designed to help parents feel informed, confident and supported as they prepare for birth and life with a new baby.
We work closely with Community Midwifery and Health Visiting teams to ensure that families receive coordinated care and advice throughout pregnancy and beyond.

Antenatal Support We Offer:

Emotional and Practical Support

We provide practical and emotional support for expectant parents, including:

• A listening ear and one?to?one support
• Help accessing local services
• Support to attend appointments

Information about pregnancy, birth and early parenting.

Breastfeeding Preparation & Peer Support

Our Mid Ulster Mums Breastfeeding Peer Support team supports mothers before and after birth. Peer supporters can:

• Talk through breastfeeding before baby arrives
• Provide early telephone support
• Meet parents at antenatal events such as Bumps to Babies and Infant Feeding workshops.
  This service is long?established and delivered in partnership with local midwives and health visiting teams.

Bumps to babies

Sessions can include guidance on:

• Physical health and wellbeing
• Emotional wellbeing
• Communication with baby
• Brain Development
• Preparation for labour

Information Sessions for Parents-to-Be

We regularly meet expectant parents to:

• Discuss early feeding
• Provide information on newborn care
• Help parents feel prepared for those first few days and weeks
• Signpost to trusted antenatal resources and services

Additional Antenatal Classes (Available Upon Programme Schedule)

Antenatal Yoga

A gentle and relaxing class designed to:

• Improve flexibility and posture
• Support breathing and relaxation techniques
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Prepare the body for labour

Perfect for parents wishing to relax, stretch and enjoy time focused on themselves and their baby.

Aqua Natal Class – A gentle, supportive water-based session for expectant parents, promoting relaxation, movement and wellbeing during pregnancy

Hypnobirthing Workshops

Hypnobirthing teaches practical tools for:

• Relaxation and breathing techniques
• Managing fear and tension
• Building confidence for labour
• Supporting partners in birth preparation

A calm, positive mindset can help parents feel more in control of their birthing experience.

Infant Reflexology

 A calm, nurturing session introducing gentle techniques to support babies’ relaxation, sleep and overall wellbeing, while helping parents feel confident using them at home

All our antenatal classes are friendly, relaxed and welcoming. They are a chance to build connections with other parents, share experiences, ask questions and build a support network before baby arrives

We're Here to Help from the Very Start

Every parent wants the best for their baby — and we are here to offer support from the very beginning.

If you would like more information about our current antenatal timetable, services or support available in your area, please contact Gold Sure Start Cookstown on 02886769994