Our Services
Here at The Bump & Baby Hub we offer both Antenatal and Postnatal courses and services to support you.
Childbirth Preparation Classes
4 Sessions that are researched, written and facilitated by an experienced practising midwife and
childbirth educator. Our interactive, informative and fun classes will equip you with lots of practical
information and tips to ease your transition into parenthood and life with a newborn. You will feel
confident to be able to make informed choices about the type of birth you want. Our class sizes are
held in a relaxed setting, with numbers kept smaller, to tailor to the group’s needs.
When to start your course:
Start your first class ideally from 28 weeks gestation, aiming to complete it about a month before your expected date of delivery.
Duration: 4 Weeks = 2-3 hours per session
Plus a post natal reunion approximately 6 weeks after the last baby in the group is born
COURSE BREAKDOWN
Week 1: What is Labour & Pain Relief options
We begin by getting know each other in the group, followed by a summary of the 3rd trimester of the antenatal period. We discuss those all-important signs of when labour is beginning and how to determine when to contact the hospital/home birth team. We discuss what to pack in your hospital bag and all aspects and considerations for your birth plan, which we will keep referring to over the weeks ahead.
By then end of this session you will have an overview of the 3 stages of labour, a more detailed understanding of the 1st stage, how to cope using active birth techniques, positions and breathing, as well as the pain relief options available to you at your hospital of choice/homebirth (medicated or unmedicated).
Week 2: The Miracle of Birth & Variations from Normal
The journey that your baby makes into this world truly is a miracle. We begin week 2 exploring and discussing the 2nd and 3rd stages of labour; the birth of your baby and options for the delivery of the placenta. We will be continually updating and adding to your birth plan preferences. A beautiful short film of a vaginal birth accompanies this. The second half of the session covers some of the main variations from the normal birthing process; the Induction of Labour, different types of assisted delivery methods and Caesarean section (CS).
Week 3: Immediately After Birth & Feeding Your Baby
Your beautiful little baby has arrived. This week we start by explaining the immediate care both you and your baby will receive post-delivery, while discussing the importance of skin-to- skin and its overwhelming benefits to the Baby, Mummy and Daddy. We focus on breastfeeding your baby, what to expect, feeding ques, effective positioning, attachment, how your milk supply changes in the first few days/weeks and how to tell ‘is my baby getting enough’? We have a fun practice with our baby dolls and look at some of the common issues that can/may occur. We also discuss formula feeding your baby, the safe sterilisation of equipment and making up of feeds.
Week 4: Care of Your Newborn & Yourselves
We explore how to care and look after your baby from his/her physical and practical needs, baby and car seat safety, to safe sleeping and the ongoing support available for both yourselves, as new parents, and for your baby. We discuss immunisations and routine checks your baby will receive up to 18 months of age. Using our baby dolls and equipment, this fun, practical session will give you the opportunity to practise holding, burping, dressing and bathing baby, along with experiencing how to change a nappy.
Post Natal Reunion:
A great opportunity for all of our new parents to introduce their beautiful babies to the rest of the group. This will take place approximately 6 weeks after the last baby of the group is born.
Private 1:1 Childbirth preparation Course
Two private sessions that are personalised for you in a private setting; your own home, at the ‘Hub’
or via video conferencing. (Does not include Emergency First Aid, CPR & AED but this can be booked
separately).
When to start your course:
Start your first class ideally from 28 weeks gestation, aiming to complete it about a month before your expected date of delivery.
Duration: 2 x 3 Hour sessions
COURSE BREAKDOWN
Designed for couples who prefer a private and one to one approach. Condensed into 2 x 3 hour sessions, this course has been carefully designed to provide you with comprehensive information and preparation before the birth of your baby. Our research based and up to date information will empower you to make informed choices about the type of birth experience you desire. You will also benefit from the practical elements of the extended course.
Emergency First Aid, CPR & AED for Babies & Children
Although all accidents can’t be totally avoided, this session talks through how to prepare for the
baby/child ‘on the move’ and some of the hazards in the home and around us.
We really hope that you never have to use the information and procedures learned but believe that it is essential for every parent to acquire these lifesaving skills.
Duration: 3 hours
COURSE BREAKDOWN
We look at emergency first aid procedures and how to recognise when your baby and child needs medical attention. You will be shown how to deal with them in the event of choking and how to effectively administer CPR and the use of an AED until an ambulance arrives. You will all be able to practice the correct techniques and procedures on our first aid baby and child CPR mannequins during this practical and interactive session.
Baby Massage Course
A one-hour class, for 4 weeks, of interaction and baby massage, equipping you with techniques to
communicate with your baby through the art of touch.
Includes a complimentary bottle of massage oil to use and take away.
Duration: A one-hour class, for 4 weeks, Ideally starting from 6 weeks post birth.
COURSE BREAKDOWN
Infant massage is a great way for any parent/caregiver to bond and communicate with their baby
through the art of nurturing and loving touch. Our qualified baby massage instructor will teach you a
variety of massage strokes and techniques for different areas of your baby’s body. We look at
rhythm, the right amount of pressure to use in response to your baby’s body language and the
holistic benefits to both parents and baby.
Lactation Consultation
Our IBLCE Certified Lactation Consultant is here to offer private and expert breastfeeding support in your home, at the ‘Hub’ or via video conferencing.
consultation BREAKDOWN
Some reasons why you may need a lactation Consultation:
✓ Getting off to a great start
✓ Difficulties with positioning, attachment and painful feeds
✓ Low or over supply
✓ Blocked ducts, Mastitis, blebs, nipple/bresat thrush, vasospasm etc ✓ Poor weight gain
✓ Breastfeeding a premature or low birthweight baby
✓ Going back to work
Initial consultation if attended childbirth preparation course = £50 (plus mileage if in your own home)
Follow up £50 (plus mileage if in your own home)
Pre-Lactation Consultation
Our IBLCE Certified Lactation Consultant can provide a pre-birth consultation to prepare you for your baby’s first feed, answer your breast-feeding questions and address any concerns to increase your confidence for your breast-feeding journey.
consultation BREAKDOWN
Breast feeding your baby is one of the most natural, beautiful and amazing things to do for you and your baby. Whether you are already a parent, with or without previous breast feeding experience, have experienced difficulties before, or a new parent to be, our Lactation Consultant can equip you with the knowledge to build your confidence before your baby is born.
This consultation should ideally take place between around 36 weeks gestation at either your home, the ‘Hub’ or via video conference.
Suggested reasons for a pre-lactation consultation include:
✓ Previous difficulties with breast feeding
✓ Medical conditions such as; Diabetes, auto-immune disorders, bariatric surgery…….
✓ Breast surgery (reduction or enhancement)
✓ Planned/elective caesarean section
✓ Multiple pregnancy
✓ To get off to the right start
Price: £70 (plus mileage if in your own home)
first bites
A 2 hour class to help you prepare and navigate your way through introducing solid food to your
baby.
consultation BREAKDOWN
Introducing solid foods to your baby for the first time can seem quite daunting.
Our ‘First Bites’ class is designed to make this transition as easy and simple as possible. We explore when your baby is ready to start, signs they may show, which foods are best to start with and why, equipment needed, as well as how to start.
We discuss the difference between ‘Traditional’ and ‘Baby-Led’ weaning’, showing examples of how to do both, so you can choose which is right for you and your baby, or a combination of both.
We look at common food allergies, familial links, signs to be aware of and what to do if you think your baby is having an allergic reaction.
The 2 hour course has been designed to make this milestone as seamless and enjoyable as possible. With all the practical advice and information, as well as a completely open discussion from other parents in the group, you will leave feeling confident in your baby’s transition to solid food.
When to join a class? When your baby is between 5 and 6 months old.