 |
Antenatal Courses
All our antenatal courses are run by qualified, experienced antenatal teachers. Groups are small, 4-6 couples usually, to allow opportunities to answer questions and discuss issues properly. We believe in providing up to date information and practical skills to enable you to discover the type of birth or parenting that is right for you. Each couple on the antenatal class will receive a comprehensive course information pack containing leaflets and handouts on birth and postnatal life. The antenatal course tutors also provide follow up support by phone or e-mail once the course has finished. You will also be able to come to ante/post natal coffee mornings once a month to meet other local mums. Please note that due to high demand for places we recommend that you call to check antenatal course availability. Occasionally it is possible to run extra courses so please call even if the courses listed do not suit you. BIRTH BALLS now available. Call to reserve one to pick up at your course. £17.99 pump included. 
Our current course list is:
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
Evening Antenatal and Preparation for Parenting Course
|
 |
 |
This course is run over five evenings allowing time to get to know each other and to reflect on information given. You will receive research based information on childbirth choices and an opportunity to discuss your questions in a friendly, relaxed environment.It covers what to expect in labour, how to cope with pain, role of birth partner, what makes labour easier, breathing, positions for birth, how to look after, feed and care for your baby and what to expect in the early weeks of parenting. This course is run at one of the teacher's homes in Loughton. No posh conference facilities but lots of chocolate biscuits guaranteed! Each couple will receive a comprehesive information pack with lots of useful information on birth and parenting. Plus free ongoing support if required by phone or e-mail once the course has finished. In addition women will be invited to attend our free monthly coffee mornings to catch up with other mums in the area. |
 |
 |
 |
|
EVENINGS 7.30-9.30PM FULLY BOOKED UNTIL JUNE 2010
Venue:
Teacher home
Loughton, Essex. 4 miles from M25, junction 26, 6 miles from Nth Circular
|
Price: £139 per couple
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
Infant Massage Course
|
|
|
| Baby massage is an age old tradition brought to the west thirty years ago by Vimala Mc Clure who set up the International Association of Infant Massage. It combines Indian Massage, Swedish Massage, Reflexology and Yoga in a simple but effective routine parents can do every day with their baby. Benefits for baby include better sleep, less colic, relaxation, stress relief,improved bonding, better skin condition and better muscle tone. Parents will also benefit from stress relief by massaging their babies and learn techniques to soothe their little ones. You can also enjoy meeting up with a friendly and relaxed group every week. I am a certified infant massage instructor with I.A.I.M with many years experience of working with mums and dads. Groups are welcomed to my house with their babies and are able to enjoy a special time with their baby and to socialise with the rest of the group, all of which can improve bonding for parent and baby and provide much needed postnatal support. During a five week course parents will learn to understand their babies better, practice the strokes involved in the baby massage routine and find ways to relax and enjoy their baby. The babies can be any age between 0 and 1 and all babies will benefit from the experience of being touched with love. Groups will be small with no more then five babies in a session and each 90 minute class will include a tea break and the chance for informal discussion. Oil, mats and refreshments are included, please dress comfortably and bring a towel or blanket for your baby. Classes are held at my home in Loughton which is accessible by tube or bus and has plenty of free parking outside. Join my waiting list for September courses, just contact me by phone or email. |
|
|
|
|
Tuesday or Wednesday mornings -10.30 till 12.00 19th May, 26th May, 2nd June, 9th June, 16th June (Full) 3rd June, 10th June, 17th June, 24th June, 1st July (FULL)
Venue:
Teachers home in Loughton
Please phone 0795 717 0643 or e mail lorraine@forbirthandbeyond.co.uk for more details
|
Price: £55
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
