Bump, Baby & Beyond: Top Pregnancy Meet-Ups and Baby Groups in Hertfordshire
- Olivia Christina
- Jun 23
- 3 min read
When you're expecting—or navigating those foggy newborn weeks—it helps to know you’re not alone. Whether you're looking for a gentle antenatal yoga class, a baby sensory session, or a coffee with mums who get it, Hertfordshire is full of welcoming communities ready to support you.
As a newborn photographer working with families across Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, St Albans, Welwyn, Hertford, Royston, and beyond, I’ve compiled a local guide to the most-loved pregnancy and baby meet-ups in our area.
🤱 1. Bump & Baby Group – St Albans & Hitchin
One of the most popular antenatal course providers in the UK. Bump & Baby Club isn’t just about birth education—it’s about building a tribe. The local groups in St Albans and Hitchin regularly meet up after baby arrives, and many of my clients tell me they’ve made lifelong friends here.
🧘♀️ 2. Birth & Bloom – Baby Group in Letchworth & Baldock
Offering pregnancy yoga, postnatal recovery, hypnobirthing, and even baby massage classes. Founded by a local mum and midwife, Birth & Bloom is known for its calm, supportive energy and thoughtful sessions for both body and mind.
👣 3. Baby Sensory – Baby Group in Hertfordshire Hubs in Stevenage, Ware, Welwyn, and Harpenden
A national favourite with a local presence. Baby Sensory is ideal from birth to 13 months, offering engaging play, music, and tactile exploration for little ones. Classes often book up fast, so join the waitlist early!
👶 4. Hartbeeps – Baby Group Hitchin, Welwyn & Hatfield
Hartbeeps sessions are magical, musical adventures for babies and toddlers. With gentle baby sessions (suitable from 6 weeks) through to toddler play, it’s a fantastic bonding activity—and it’s just plain fun.
🍼 5. NCT Bumps & Babies – Baby Group Stevenage, Harpenden & St Albans
These relaxed drop-ins are great for chatting over a cuppa with other new parents. Some are volunteer-run and include baby mats, feeding support, and local updates. Ideal for finding your feet and making friends post-birth.
🐣 6. Little Bees – Baby Group Hertford & Ware
A boutique-style baby group known for calming sensory spaces, gentle music, and mess-free play. A lovely way to engage your baby in the early months and meet other parents in a small, nurturing group.
💬 7. Local Mum Facebook Groups & WhatsApp Pods
Sometimes the best meet-ups start online. Try joining:
Ware & Hertford Mums
Hertfordshire Mums & Bumps Chat
Letchworth, Hitchin & Stevenage Mamas
Welwyn Garden City Mums & Babies
These groups often share local events, pop-up meet-ups, and mum-to-mum support.
🏡 A Note from Olivia Christina Photography
As a specialist newborn and family photographer based in Stevenage, I work with parents from all over Hertfordshire—many of whom found their closest friends through baby groups like these. It’s not just about getting out of the house—it’s about building your village.
My little home studio is designed with that same warmth in mind. Whether it’s your first baby shoot or your fifth, I’m here to make the process calm, memorable, and full of heart.
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This guide is perfect for families living in or near: Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Welwyn, Hertford, St Albans, Harpenden, Royston, Knebworth, Codicote, Ware, and Baldock
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