Group midwife appt at 8 weeks

[Ridethewaves]

I phoned to arrange my booking appt and they offered us the opportunity to attend a group session for first time parents. I agreed and am due to go but am now having second thoughts as will only be 8 weeks and it feels a bit early to be meeting other 'parents to be'.
Are group sessions this early normal?

Not offered in my area - at least we weren’t offered it.

We had this where I am (Bristol) it wasn't a meet and greet type thing, it was just about 20 people sat in a semi circle and the midwife went through the screening options, were given a bundle of leaflets and a proforma as well as a few urine sample bottles! I sadly lost my first baby and wasn't offered this for my second pregnancy - I think it was just an opportunity to give out information and get people to fill out the family history forms before going to the actually booking in

Thanks Justincase, sorry for your loss. We are in Bristol to so really useful to hear your experience.