The new Birth Educators Course run by the PPC will begin in February 2011.  More information will be coming soon on how to book a place on this course.

‘Motherspace’  is a relaxed, informal group for new mothers and their babies (0-6 months) to come together to explore motherhood.

Come join us to meet Laura and other mums to chat, raise anything that’s on your mind and to take part in regular activities.  We ran this group previously and it was a huge success and have received funding to allow the group to run on a donation basis so not a costly activity to take part in.

The Monday afternoon (3-4.30pm) Drop-In session/Get-Together will be running during the holidays whenever possible.  Come along to this session to find out more about the centre, look through the library resource, browse the maternity and baby clothes and accessories or just have a cup of tea and meet other parents and babies.  Everyone is very welcome and it is lovely to see regulars and newcomers!

Volunteers who are running the sessions are:

9th August:  Katy

16th August: Ruth and Isa

23rd August: Rowan and Katy

30th August: Rowan

Come along to meet them and see the centre!

Wednesday 8th September, 6.30pm – 9pm at the Pregnancy and Parents Centre

A practical, interactive workshop for parents-to-be

Information, encouragement and support to help pregnant women and partners get ready to feed their new baby.  Increase knowledge, find answers to questions and allay worries

Through participative exercises and discussion, participants will be able to increase their understanding of breastfeeding and explore their own expectations, attitudes and feelings about breastfeeding their baby.

Any pregnant women are welcome to attend.  The workshop is designed to include information relevant to partners too, but women are welcome to attend without a partner.

The aims of the works are:

• to see breastfeeding as normal and achievable
• to increase understanding of its range of benefits
• to prepare for early breastfeeding as part of birth planning
• to discuss any questions or worries and
• to be clear where to look for further support. 

Cost per person: £12 (full rate)  £9 (mid conc)  £6 (conc)

For more information or to book your place please contact the PPC

on 0131 2293667 or email info@pregnancyandparents.org.uk

Led by Gillian Baxendine, Edinburgh La Leche League leader

La Leche League (LLL) helps mothers worldwide to breastfeed by providing mother to mother support, encouragement, information and education. 

New Hypnobirthing Courses running at the Pregnancy and Parents Centre

HypnoBirthing® helps you to experience birth in an atmosphere of calm relaxation, free of fear and tension.  Learn how to acheive a deeply relaxed state and to use your bodies own pain relieving hormones to ensure a comfortable birth experience.   The series of 5 midwife-led classes teach you and your birth partner a range of techniques to achieve a relaxed and easier birth including:

• Simple self-hypnosis
• Special relaxation and breathing techniques
• The opportunity to release any fears and anxieties about giving birth

Start from weeks 25-33 of pregnancy.

Book, DVD and resources included

 Mondays 20th, 27th Sept, 4th, 11th and 18th Oct 6.30-9pm

Prices per couple: Full Rate £175,   Conc 1 £155,   Conc 2 £125

Contact Gillian or Kasia for more information and to book your place

 Tel: 0131 2293667

info@pregnancyandparents.org.uk

On Sunday 26th Sept 11am-3pm we will be holding another of our fabulous Nearly New Sales and Real Nappy and Sling Info Days at the PPC.  Also come see the revamped centre and new logo!
 
The Real Nappy Project and Slings experts will be available to demonstrate and discuss all you need to know about nappies and slings. Also get your hands on very low cost but quality maternity and baby clothes, real nappies and accessories.
 
As usual teas, coffee and delicious homebaking will be available
 
Come along to browse through the clothes, have a chat and catch up with everyone!

 Entry by donation