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Sue Oxendale and Jane Bamford have set up social enterprise Taking Baby Steps to offer extra support with issues including anxiety during pregnancy, birth trauma, and baby loss.

From giving birth without their chosen birth partners to missing out on the support of wider family and other parents during the baby’s early weeks and months, Sue and Jane believe that the pandemic has had a significant impact on new parents’ experiences and their feelings about the beginning of their parenthood. Their first drop-in sessions will bring together parents to chat about their experiences and find mutual support.

Their plan is to run drop in support groups and events on Saturday mornings, with tea, coffee and cake on offer. Anyone is welcome to call in during that time.

Watch this space for dates or get in touch via admin@takingbabysteps.co.uk or on Facebook Taking Baby Steps | Ripon | Facebook