Pregnancy and becoming a new parent can bring lots of changes, and looking after your own health and wellbeing alongside everything else can sometimes feel overwhelming.
That’s where Bump to Baby by Gro Health can help.
Bump to Baby is a free programme supporting pregnant people across North East Essex with their health and wellbeing throughout pregnancy and into early parenthood. Whether you want support with eating well, staying active, managing your weight or simply feeling more confident, the programme provides practical guidance without judgement or pressure.
What is Bump to Baby?
Bump to Baby is a pregnancy and early parenthood programme designed to help you feel healthy, confident and supported throughout your journey.
Rather than focusing on dieting or expecting you to make huge lifestyle changes, the programme is about finding realistic, sustainable habits that work for you.
You'll receive practical support around food and nutrition, physical activity, weight management and your wider wellbeing, helping you look after yourself during pregnancy and as you adjust to life with your baby.
What support will I receive?
Every pregnancy and every journey into parenthood is different, so Bump to Baby is designed to support you as an individual.
Depending on your needs and goals, the programme can help you with:
- Healthy, balanced eating and practical nutrition advice without judgement
- Staying active and managing your weight during and after pregnancy
- Building healthy habits to support your overall health and wellbeing
- Preparing for labour, recovery and early parenthood with greater confidence
You’ll also have access to helpful content through the Gro Health app, designed to support you throughout the different stages of your pregnancy. This includes:
- Exercises for every trimester, helping you stay active as your pregnancy progresses
- Antenatal yoga to support gentle movement, relaxation and wellbeing
- Hypnobirthing techniques to help you prepare for labour, practise relaxation and build confidence ahead of birth
With practical resources available through the app and support along the way, you don’t have to navigate all the information and changes that come with pregnancy on your own.
Who is Bump to Baby for?
Bump to Baby is a free service available to pregnant people registered with a GP in North East Essex and is designed to support those who may benefit from extra help with weight during pregnancy.
The programme may be particularly helpful if you:
- Have a higher BMI and would like support managing your weight during and after pregnancy
- Want to stay active and healthy during pregnancy
- Would like practical, judgement-free advice around food and nutrition
- Feel overwhelmed by conflicting information
- Would love a supportive community of other mums
- Want to feel more confident about labour and recovery
- Don’t want to do it alone
There’s no expectation to be perfect or completely change your lifestyle. Bump to Baby is about finding small, realistic changes that work for you and supporting you to build confidence along the way.
All bodies. All backgrounds. All journeys welcome.
A supportive community
Having people around you who understand what you're going through can make a big difference.
Bump to Baby gives you the opportunity to connect with other mums and parents who are going through similar experiences. It’s a supportive space where you can share experiences, ask questions and feel part of a community throughout pregnancy and early parenthood.
Whether this is your first pregnancy or you've been through it before, you can access support without judgement.
Support beyond pregnancy
The support doesn't have to stop when your baby arrives.
Bump to Baby is designed to help you develop healthy habits that can support you during pregnancy, recovery and early parenthood.
The focus is on changes that are realistic and sustainable, giving you practical skills and confidence that can continue as your family grows.
Where is Bump to Baby available?
Bump to Baby is available to eligible pregnant people who are registered with a GP in North East Essex.
This includes GP practices across areas such as:
- Colchester
- Clacton
- Jaywick
- Harwich
- Surrounding areas within North East Essex
You don't need to work out whether your GP practice is covered before getting started. Simply complete the eligibility form and we'll check whether the service is available to you.
How do I check my eligibility?
Checking your eligibility is quick and simple.
Complete the Bump to Baby eligibility form and answer a few questions about yourself, your pregnancy and where you're registered with a GP.
The form will help determine whether you're eligible for the free service and guide you through the next steps.
If you're eligible, you'll be able to get started with Bump to Baby and access support to help you feel healthier, more confident and supported throughout your pregnancy and into early parenthood.
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Feel supported from bump to baby
Pregnancy and early parenthood can come with plenty of questions, changes and challenges. You don't have to navigate them alone.
Bump to Baby provides practical, supportive and judgement-free guidance that works around you, whether you want help with food, staying active, managing your weight or feeling more confident about the journey ahead.
If you're pregnant and registered with a GP in North East Essex, complete the Bump to Baby eligibility form today to find out if you can access the service for free.
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