No. Held & Connected is for any mum who would benefit from support, connection, reassurance and a safe space during the early months of motherhood. Some mums attend because they are feeling overwhelmed, while others simply want to strengthen their bond with their baby and connect with other parents.

The programme is designed for babies aged 0–6 months at the start of the course.

Absolutely. Babies attend every session with you. Feeding, changing, cuddling, settling and contact napping are all welcome.You never need to apologise for your baby behaving like a baby.

That's completely normal.Babies cry, feed, need cuddles and have difficult days. Nobody will judge you, and there is no expectation for babies to be quiet or settled throughout the session.

There is never any pressure to share.You are welcome to contribute as much or as little as feels right for you. Some mums talk a lot, some prefer to listen, and both are equally welcome.

It's a little bit of both.Held & Connected combines baby massage, sensory experiences and practical information about attachment and baby behaviour with emotional support, reflection and connection with other mums.The focus is on supporting both you and your baby

We'll explore topics including attachment, baby cues and communication, normal infant behaviour, baby massage, sensory connection, maternal wellbeing and simple grounding techniques that can be used at home.

Yes. One of the aims of Held & Connected is to help parents understand what is biologically normal for babies, including contact-seeking, frequent waking, feeding for comfort and wanting closeness.Many parents leave feeling reassured that their baby is not "doing it wrong" - and neither are they.

We understand that life with a baby can be unpredictable. If you're unable to attend a session, we'll do our best to provide any resources or information shared that week.

Held & Connected is fully funded for eligible families and is free to attend.

Almost certainly not.One of the most common things mums tell us is that they thought they were the only one finding things hard.Held & Connected is a space where you can be honest about the realities of motherhood, without judgement, comparison or pressure to pretend everything is okay.

We run Held & Connected in different locations across Warwickshire, including Warwick, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth and surrounding areas.To find the location of our upcoming courses, please visit our booking page where you'll find full venue details for each programme.

Held & Connected runs for 6 weeks, with one session per week.Each session lasts approximately 60 minutes, giving plenty of time to connect, learn and reflect without feeling overwhelming.

We always try to choose venues that can accommodate buggies, prams and baby carriers. Venue information will be provided before your course begins so you can plan ahead.

Parking varies depending on the venue.We always aim to use accessible locations with nearby parking options where possible. We recommend checking the venue details before attending to ensure you're comfortable with the location and access arrangements.

We work hard to choose venues that are welcoming and accessible for families.However, accessibility can vary between locations, so we encourage you to review the venue information before attending. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please get in touch and we'll do our best to support you.

Held & Connected is designed as a consistent small group experience for the same parent and baby to attend each week.Because many of the families attending may be feeling vulnerable, isolated or navigating challenges with their wellbeing, we focus on creating a safe environment where trust can develop over time.For this reason, we usually ask that the same parent attends throughout the programme.If there are exceptional circumstances or you'd like to discuss your situation, please contact us before booking and we'll be happy to help.

We understand that life with a baby can be unpredictable.While we encourage families to attend all six sessions to get the most from the programme and help build connection within the group, we know that appointments, illness and difficult days happen.If you're unable to attend a session, please let us know and we'll support you where we can.

Just yourself, your baby and anything you would normally need while out and about.Mats, course resources and any materials used during the sessions will be provided.Feeding, changing, cuddling and contact napping are all welcome throughout the programme.