Pregnancy wellbeing, connection and support for the transition into parenthood.

Kin Begins is a wellbeing programme designed to support expectant mothers during pregnancy and help them build meaningful connections before their baby arrives.

Created for the third trimester of pregnancy, the programme provides a welcoming space to connect with others, develop wellbeing tools and prepare for the transition into parenthood together. This is a six week programme which consists of 4 prenatal sessions during pregnancy, and a further 2 postnatal sessions to reconnect with your wee ones.

Through a combination of guided discussion, mindfulness, creativity and peer support, you'll have the opportunity to reflect on your own wellbeing, build confidence and create supportive relationships with other local parents who are at a similar stage in their journey.

What to Expect

During weekly sessions we will explore:

Emotional wellbeing during pregnancy

Self-care and mental health

Mindfulness and relaxation techniques

Building resilience and coping strategies

Preparing for birth and identifying your support network

Preparing for the realities of early parenthood

Sessions include:

Time to connect with other expectant parents

Guided discussions and shared learning

Group creative wellbeing activities

Mindfulness, meditation and relaxation practices

Tea, refreshments and a warm welcome

Following the birth of your baby, you'll be invited to reconnect with the same group for postnatal sessions, providing continuity, connection and support during the early weeks of parenthood.

Who is Kin Begins For?

Kin Begins is for expectant mums and birthing parents who may be:

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or uncertain about becoming a parent

Looking to improve their emotional wellbeing during pregnancy

Hoping to meet other local parents and build their support network

Wanting to feel more prepared and confident for the transition into parenthood

Looking to build their village before baby arrives

This programme focuses is suitable for parents experiencing mild to moderate feelings of stress, worry, low mood or isolation who would benefit from peer support and wellbeing-focused activities.

Please Note

Kin Begins is a non-clinical wellbeing programme and does not provide therapy, counselling or specialist mental health support. Participants will be asked to complete a short registration and screening form before joining.

These sessions are for the pregnant parent only, and do not include places for birth partners or supporters. Should you need additional support to attend please email info@kincollective.org

Thanks to funding from Leith Chooses and the Leith Community this group is free to attend. You are welcome to make a donation to support Kin Collective if you wish.

Places are limited to help create a safe, supportive and connected group experience.

Booking a place includes 4 prenatal and 2 postnatal sessions, and attendance at all sessions where possible is encouraged.

Join us and start building your village before baby arrives

How to find us: Kin Begins takes place in the Small Hall of Leith St James Church, 11A John's Place, next to Leith Links (EH6 7EL) which has on street parking (pay to park until 17.30), is accessible by buses stopping nearby at Duke Street, Easter Road and Leith Walk. The nearest tram stop is The Shore. To find the small hall please follow the corridor all the way to the end (turning left) and you will find us.

We also have groups and classes running at Kin @Leith St Andrew's and @The Red Sandstone - if you attend multiple groups at Kin Collective please double check which venue your group or activity is taking place in.

Please make any additional requirements known to us.If you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do to support you attending please email us at info@kincollective.org and we will be happy to help.

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