Discover what drop-in sessions Newham Nurture provides to support women through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood in the London Borough of Newham.

Two mums reading to their children

Our drop-in sessions are led by friendly trained professionals. This is an open and informal space where you are welcome to bring your questions and have them answered.

Sessions are held:

  • Mondays at East Ham Library, 328 Barking Road E6 2LW 
  • Wednesdays at St Mark’s Community Centre 218 Tollgate Road, Beckton, E6 5YA

Pregnancy sessions

Our drop-in sessions for pregnant women support women through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. 

They are flexible, welcoming and informative, helping you to feel prepared and gain confidence in your pregnancy and for babies arrival.

We cover a range of topics, including:

  • where to get support
  • pregnancy care
  • preparing for labour and birth
  • birth options
  • understanding your rights
  • what to expect in the first 24 hours after baby is born

Join a pregnancy session

The sessions are held during term time only:

  • Mondays from 11am to 2pm
  • Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm (every other week)

A crèche is provided within the session time for children aged 0 to 4 years. If you need the creche, please email in advance to book your child in at newham.nurture@nct.org.uk.

If you would like someone to call you, please fill in our self referral form.

Baby&Me sessions

Baby&Me is a drop-in session for mums and their babies up to 2 years. We aim to enable all mums who attend to feel supported and confident in their parenting choices.

Our sessions include answering questions about caring for your baby and baby feeding. Whether breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or mixed feeding, we support your choices and offer reliable information. 

This is a safe and friendly space to meet like-minded mums and make new friends whilst your baby can interact with other babies in a fun environment.

Join a Baby&Me session

The sessions are held during term time only:

  • Mondays at 12:30pm to 2:30pm
  • Wednesdays at 12:30pm to 2:30pm

If you would like someone to call you, please fill in our self referral form.

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Funded by Department for Health and Social Care
NCT
The Magpie Project
Alternatives Trust East London
Compost London
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Get support

Complete a referral form to access Newham Nurture support

Self referral

Professional referral

Contact details

07542 128 205
newham.nurture@nct.org.uk

Our office is situated within the Alternatives Trust Premises

Newham Nurture
Office 6 / St Marks Centre
218 Tollgate Road, Beckton
London E6 5YA

Crisis Helplines

All calls are free

For all medical emergencies
(Police, Ambulance, Fire service)
999

Newham Mental Health Crisis Line
(available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
0800 073 0066

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
(available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
0808 2000 247

Samaritans Helpline
(Struggling to cope and need someone to talk to?)
116 123

Funded by Department for Health and Social Care
NCT
The Magpie Project
Alternatives Trust East London
Compost London