Healthy Pregnancy Programme
The Healthy Pregnancy Programme runs friendly and supportive group sessions at the Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal hospitals. The sessions are led by community midwives, to help pregnant women and people optimise their health and wellbeing.
This enhanced care is offered to those starting their pregnancies with a BMI over 30. You will be offered a referral when you book your pregnancy with your community midwife, and then receive an appointment for around 14 weeks of pregnancy.
At the first session we provide specialist clinical advice on the nutritional needs of pregnancy, diet and safe physical activity. This helps women and babies grow and develop well together; giving the best chance of a smooth pregnancy.
Our weekly social sessions also give information on a variety of different lifestyle and health topics relevant to pregnancy such as breastfeeding, meal planning and hospital bags. If you attend the groups you will also have the opportunity to socialise and share your pregnancy journey with others.
Weekly topics
Each week at 11am we will cover a different topic. You can come along to as many as you like, no need to book – just turn up. You will always be welcome!
Brighton Group on Mondays:
- 14th July 2025 – Bonding & attachment
- 21st July 2025 – Motivations to be healthy
- 28th July 2025 – Protein & postnatal care
- 4th August 2025 – Nutrition & stages of labour
- 11th August 2025 – Iron & safe sleeping
- 18th August 2025 – Physical activity
- 25th August 2025 – Bank holiday (no group)
- 1st September 2025 – Meal planning / Induction of labour
- 8th September 2025 – Breastfeeding
- 15th September 2025 – Carbohydrates / pain relief in labour
- 22nd September 2025 – Hospital bag
Haywards Heath Group on Thursdays:
- 17th July 2025 – Bonding & attachment
- 24th July 2025 – Motivations to be healthy
- 31st July 2025 – Protein & postnatal care
- 7th August 2025 – Nutrition & stages of labour
- 14th August 2025 – Iron & safe sleeping
- 21st August 2025 – Physical activity
- 28th August 2025 – Group choice
- 4th September 2025 – Meal planning / Induction of labour
- 11th September 2025 – Breastfeeding
- 18th September 2025 – Carbohydrates / pain relief in labour
- 25th September 2025 – Hospital bag
Where we are
- Brighton: Midwife Susie on Mondays at 10:30 – 12. Moulsecoomb Family Hub, Hodshrove Lane, Brighton, BN2 4SE.
- Haywards Heath: Midwife Becky on Thursdays at 10:30 – 12. Community Midwife Hub, Hurstwood Park, Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Rd, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EX.
For queries:
[email protected]