BabyBeats launches free monthly events to support Wakefield’s new parents
New parents in Wakefield are being offered free support thanks to a growing community initiative created to bridge the gap between families and local health services. BabyBeats Meets, held monthly at Nuffield Health Wakefield in the welcoming café area, are completely free drop in events designed to give new parents access to the wide range of support available across the district.
The idea was launched in 2024 by BabyBeats founder and director, Rose Gibson, after she noticed a rising number of new mums attending classes with challenges that local services could help with, if only they knew where to turn.
“So many new mothers were coming to classes and struggling with issues that there was already support for,” said Rose. “They just didn’t know they could reach out or self refer. BabyBeats Meets was created to close that gap and make help easy to find.”
Now led by BabyBeats Wakefield instructor, Erin Wattam, the events have grown rapidly and regularly host a wide range of local professionals who provide guidance, information and reassurance to new parents.
Guests have included:
Wakefield Growing Healthy 0–19 PAIR Team
FAB Breastfeeding Support
Turning Point Talking Therapies
North Star Therapy
Rural Rehabilitation (C-section scar therapy)
A visiting dental hygienist
Plus additional health and wellbeing specialists
Each session gives parents the chance to talk to experts, meet other families and get signposted to services that can make the early stages of parenthood feel a little less overwhelming.
Erin said: “We want every parent to feel welcome, supported and informed. There is so much help out there, BabyBeats Meets brings it all together in one friendly space.”
The free events run on a Monday once a month and all parents and babies are welcome, no booking or purchase required.
For dates, information, or details of upcoming guests, visit www.babybeats.co.uk.