Healthworks Best Start brings together our Pregnancy Support and Breastfeeding Support services to provide friendly, caring support for families in Newcastle.

Our trained staff and volunteers work alongside midwives and health visitors to give extra help when you need it.

You can call us on 07826 531575 or contact us using our online form.

Pregnancy Support in Newcastle

Healthworks Best Start services are free and confidential.

Our trained team offers practical and emotional support from early pregnancy through to birth.

We can support you with things such as:

• Building a strong bond with your baby
• Preparing for labour and birth
• Getting ready for your baby’s arrival

Best Start Pregnancy Resource Hub:

The Pregnancy Resources Hub has lots of useful information.  Pop over and check out the hub by clicking the button below.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who is the service for?

This service is for families living in Newcastle who are pregnant.

What support is available?

We offer support that is tailored to the needs of you and your family. During your pregnancy we can support you with preparing for your baby, relaxation, healthy pregnancy, attending groups and appointments and more.

What can I expect?

Our friendly team will support you and your family to have a happy, healthy pregnancy, build a loving relationship with your baby, and make informed feeding choices.

Are your volunteers and staff trained?

Our team are all trained to a high standard and they each have their own personal experience of pregnancy and breastfeeding. 

How can I get involved or find out more?

Call us on 07826531575, or visit the Bump Buds Facebook Page.

Information for Professionals

Please feel free to refer any pregnant mother living in Newcastle into our service who you feel could benefit from the support of our team of practitioners and trained volunteers.

Call us on 07826531575.

Best Start Volunteers

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers

Healthworks Best Start volunteers play an important role in supporting pregnant women and breastfeeding families in our community.

Many of our volunteers have used our pregnancy and breastfeeding support services themselves. Because of this, they understand how helpful this support can be and want to give back by helping other families.

You can find out more about volunteering at Healthworks here.

You may also be interested in:

The Healthworks Best Start Breastfeeding Support service.

Visiting our What’s On page for details and information about our other family and health, and wellbeing activities.

Our Stop Smoking services, if you are a smoker, and need support to quit, we can help and support you.

Finding out more about our Pre-school. We offer places for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds