Parentcraft Services Malta, located at Level 1, Outpatients Block (Block E), Mater Dei Hospital, offers education, guidance and support to expectant and new parents throughout pregnancy, birth and the first year of their baby's life.

Our services include a combination of online and in-person sessions designed to help parents feel informed, confident and supported. Topics include early pregnancy, childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, baby care, car safety, safe sleep, weaning and early parenting. One-to-one support may also be offered when required.

Expectant mothers may be referred to Parentcraft Services by their midwife at the Antenatal Clinic, a private GP, obstetrician or gynaecologist. Self-referrals are also accepted.

To register for a Parentcraft course, applicants are asked to complete an application form. Forms are available from Gynae Outpatients, or applicants may apply online through servizzi gov website https://www.servizz.gov.mt/en/Services/web-04087

Completed application forms may be submitted in one of the following ways:

• Handed to the midwives at the Antenatal Clinic, Gynae Outpatients
• Delivered personally to the Parentcraft office at Level 1, Outpatients Block
• Sent by email to [email protected]
  
  Once an application is received and processed, applicants are contacted with further information and instructions on how to join the appropriate group according to their expected delivery date.

Antenatal courses usually begin from around the 18th week of pregnancy. Online sessions are delivered live via Microsoft Teams and are recorded for later viewing. Participants also have access to educational articles, video modules and webinars through private online groups.

Selected sessions are also offered in person, including Normal Labour and Delivery, Breastfeeding, and Baby Care I, which covers bathing, diapering, sterilisation and bottle-feeding. Participants may choose from the available dates according to their preference.

Individual sessions are available online or in person for parents who may need additional support during pregnancy, including emotional or social support. These sessions may be requested by healthcare professionals, social workers or midwives.

Parentcraft Malta is the main point of reference for general information and updates about Parentcraft Services.

Ask the Parentcraft Midwife is a private online chat service where questions are answered by members of our professional midwifery team.

Having a Baby – Parentcraft Malta provides general information, updates and educational webinars delivered by professionals from different areas of the health sector.

Sub-groups are managed by midwives and provide parents with regular online meetings and educational resources, including articles and videos. Parents are asked to join the relevant sub-group according to the baby's expected month of birth and preferred language, Maltese or English. Meetings are recorded and shared in the relevant group for those unable to attend live.

• Expecting Twins and Multiples – Parentcraft Services Malta
• Parents with Other Children
• Grandparents and Relatives (Nanniet u Qraba ta' Trabi) – This Maltese-language course is held in person at the Parentcraft Unit and consists of two sessions. Topics include the role of grandparents, emotional support, setting boundaries, sterilisation, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support, car safety, safe sleep and infant dental hygiene.

Support continues after birth. A follow-up Q&A session is usually held approximately one month after the estimated due date, followed by another session around four months postpartum focusing on weaning.

Group access remains active for six months after delivery. After this period, parents may continue to access Parentcraft's main online pages and contact the support chat service for further guidance.

Clerical staff are available Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 15:00. Midwives are available Monday to Sunday, including public holidays, from 07:00 to 20:00.

Parents may contact the team through the online support chat service, Ask the Parentcraft Midwife, on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/parentcraftmidwives . Questions are answered by one of the professional midwives on the team.

For further information, please email [email protected] or call the helpline on 2545 5123 / 2545 5124 / 2545 5128.