What’s on for expectant parents

Guide to services and activities for families in Bolton

January - March 2026

Just found out you are pregnant?

Book an appointment with Bolton Foundation Trust Maternity Services as soon as you can to see your midwife and have your early screening tests. To book, ring the Community Midwives Office on 01204 390023 (open Mon - Fri 10:00am-3:30pm).

You will have a schedule of antenatal appointments with your Community Midwife. It is important to attend for clinical assessment and to share information. To change appointments, ring the Community Midwives Office. If you feel unwell or have any health concerns prior to 16 weeks you should contact your GP. After 16 weeks, if you have urgent concerns about you or your baby, you should contact Maternity Triage on 01204 390612.

Useful information:

• Receive personalised emails created to support you throughout pregnancy and parenthood via Start for Life

• Get help to buy food and milk with Healthy Start 

• Is it serious? Pregnancy warning signs to look out for (tommys. org) https://bit.ly/3X3hUWe

Antenatal Clinics

Antenatal appointments in all centres are booked in advance directly with your midwife. 

To self-refer to a midwife, contact your local centre on the details below:

Free online antenatal course

Written by registered midwives and NHS professionals, 'Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth, and your baby' is a course for everyone around the baby, including mums, dads, grandparents, friends and family. Visit the website below and enter the access code to access for free:

Website: www.inourplace.co.uk

Access code: RIVINGTON (subject to change)

Maternity Action

Maternity Action offers free and confidential legal advice on work and benefits for pregnant women and new parents in Greater Manchester.

Birth registration in Bolton

You must make an appointment to register your baby’s birth within 42 days, in the town or city that the baby is born. 

For babies born in Bolton, you can register a birth online, or alternatively, telephone 01204 331185.

Dad Matters

Dad Matters supports dads and dads to be in Bolton and across Greater Manchester to have the best possible relationships with their families!

Find out more:

Website: https://dadmatters.org.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DadMattersUK

Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshops

Come along to one of the Infant Feeding Team's workshops, to help you feel more prepared and confident about breastfeeding your baby. 

To book, telephone 01204 390423, or email infantfeeding@boltonft.nhs.uk.

To access additional antenatal sessions, contact Breastfeeding Together by emailing enquiries@breastfeedingtogether.co.uk. 

Plan and Prepare for Parenthood (antenatal class)

This free class will help you to make informed choices confidently as you prepare to be a new parent. Online and face to face sessions available as timetabled below.  For more information, email enquiries@breastfeedingtogether.co.uk, or to book your place, visit: http://book.breastfeedingtogether.co.uk

Preparing to Breastfeed Workshops

Pregnant and planning to breastfeed? This evidence-based session will provide you with key information and practical tips to help you to breastfeed your baby.

For more information, email enquiries@breastfeedingtogether.co.uk or to book a place, visit: https://bit.ly/3D2EZkU. These workshops are free to attend.

Safer Sleep for Babies

Find out what safer sleep is and why it is so important for babies. This free online session will provide you with all you need to know about safer sleep. All parents and carers welcome.
To book your place, visit: http://book.breastfeedingtogether.co.uk

Sollihull Antenatal Course (free and online)

The course is written by registered midwives and NHS professionals. 'Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby' is a course for everyone around the baby, including mums, dads, grandparents, friends, and family.

Visit www.inourplace.co.uk and apply the access code RIVINGTON to gain free access to the course.

Thinking about feeding and caring for your baby?

Visit Padlet: Information for you whilst you’re pregnant to view a collection of written resources, links and videos offering information and support on how to feed and care for your baby.