When should I do a class? It’s recommended that you take antenatal classes at least 6 weeks before the baby is due (earlier than that if you’re expecting twins) Do make an enquiry earlier than this though as your ideal dates may get booked up (especially evenings and weekends) What’s on the agenda? Our courses offer information and ...
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Bloom and Beyond- New Mum, New You!
Many new mums feel a lot of pressure to regain their pre baby figures and lose the baby belly. The early weeks are not the time though to be worrying about your new mummy tummy as you get to grips with bonding, feeding and trying to get some sleep! It’s important to eat as well as you can as your ...
Read More »Mum and Baby Swimming in Southfields/Wimbledon
I recently got myself in trouble as I hadn’t let one of our lovely clients know about the fantastic baby swimming lessons on offer at my home in Wimbledon! So, read on for information about the baby swimming classes AND our social swimming evenings for expectant and new mums….. Swimway have been running their brilliant classes here since January 2014 ...
Read More »Staying Safe AND Warm in the Car this winter…
As a midwife, I always advise parents to ensure their babies are warm and comfortable. However, not too warm! Overheating in babies is a major contribution to SIDS and no baby will settle if they are too warm or the opposite, too cold! The car and pushchair are common places where you need to make sure your little one is ...
Read More »Three Books to Help with Awkward Questions from Toddlers
Is your little one getting more inquisitive everyday? Had any of those awkward conversations yet about how babies are made? Perhaps you’re expecting another one and big sister or brother have started to get interested in the whole process! What about potty training? Personal hygiene? We’ve picked out three of the best books aimed at toddlers and youngsters which are ...
Read More »Maternity Weekend on the King’s Road
I’ll be at the Maternity Open Weekend this weekend – the 12th and 13th July at Mermaid on the King’s Road. They are celebrating their 1st birthday and as with all good parties they will be celebrating with cake, entertainment, goodie bags and a number of spa tasters and treatments. Mermaid are introducing some classes for older babies soon so ...
Read More »Meet Up this week-new time: 10am-midday!
Hi everyone! It’s the meet up this week! It always creeps up on me so apologies for late notice… We’re shifting to a new time as more than a couple of you have told me that our usual time of 12-2 is not compatible with the lunchtime nap! Do hope to see lots of you there… So, the new time ...
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