Birth Preparation & Antenatal classes in North Leeds including traditional antenatal classes in North Leeds, Paediatric First Aid, private midwifery courses, support services, hypnobirthing and consultancy services.

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Develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to prepare you for parenthood, with antenatal classes from Blooming Babies. Informative, engaging and fun, they’re designed to provide you with all the information and support you need to plan for the later stages of pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn baby.

All Antenatal classes are run by Annie Robinson, a practising midwife with decades of experience – so you can be sure that you’re getting a top quality course, and accurate, up to date information.

Blooming Babies antenatal courses cover a range of topics related to pregnancy, labour, childbirth and caring for your baby.

During the weekend couples course, you’ll cover: 

• What happens during labour & birth. The mechanics of labour.
• How to manage your labour and discuss your options and birth choices
• What kinds of pain relief are available during labour
• Breastfeeding
• Feeding by bottle
• Caring for your baby
• Bathing your baby
• Becoming new parents
• What to expect following your baby’s arrival
You’ll also get a chance to ask plenty of questions and to share information with other parents in a friendly, welcoming environment.

For additional information about Antenatal classes, please get in touch. Alternatively, book your place today. Welcome to attend from around 28 weeks of your pregnancy.

Antenatal classes in Harrogate (Harrogate Sports and Fitness Centre) Sundays 9.30am-4pm (Monthly)
Antenatal classes in Guiseley ( Nuffield Guiseley) Saturday and Sunday afternoon courses 1pm-4pm (Monthly)
Private One to One Antenatal classes available in your home on request.

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Develop the confidence and vital life-saving skills needed to protect your child in an emergency situation, with paediatric first aid training from Blooming Babies.

Classes are run by Annie, a qualified nurse who specialised in A&E nursing and registered midwife with decades of experience. The course is suitable for parents, grandparents, extended family members and professionals involved in the care of babies or young children.

The Blooming Babies Paediatric First Aid course covers a range of basic first aid skills. You’ll learn how to react in a range of emergency and health situations, including when a baby or child:

• Is unresponsive or not breathing
• Has suffered a head injury
• Is choking or has swallowed something harmful
• Is having an asthma attack
• Is having an extreme allergic reaction
• Is having a febrile convulsion (Fitting)
• Is suffering from hypothermia
• Is bleeding
• Maybe showing symptoms of meningitis
• Is burnt or scalded
• Has an injury to any part of the body
• Is suffering from sickness or a fever
  • Paediatric First Aid in Guiseley – evenings and weekends (Not a regular date) 2 hour courses – Includes a Paediatric First Aid book
  • Paediatric First Aid in Boston Spa – evening and weekends (Not a regular date) 2 hour courses – Includes a Paediatric First Aid book
  • Private Paediatric First Aid courses available in your home – (Groups – minimum of 6 and maximum of 10)
For more details on classes please visit the Blooming Babies website

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Highly-rated breastfeeding support for you whenever you need it – whether you’re just getting started feeding your newborn, introducing solids or whether you’re ready to stop breastfeeding. 
Hi, I’m Rebecca and I support families in Leeds and the surrounding areas with their feeding goals, whatever they may be. I offer parent-centred, nurturing support in the comfort of your home. My specialism is breastfeeding but I can support you with pumping, mixed-feeding, or moving to bottle-only feeding.
Support packages differ but tend to include one home visit of up to two hours, plus additional support over text/whatsapp or email (this option is £60 though travel expenses may be added depending on location).
I also run a FREE antenatal breastfeeding class online (1:1 antenatal support possible too).
Bookings can be made via email or on my website. Personal 1:1 breastfeeding support makes such a difference – please do get in touch to discuss how I can help you.
Rebecca

*10% DISCOUNT ON HYPNOBIRTHING COURSES: QUOTE LEEDSMUMBLER*


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Behind the Birth is a birth and baby preparation course, designed and run by registered midwife, Liv. Spread over 4 sessions, it is specifically designed for parents looking to gain a greater understanding of labour and the postnatal period.

Going beyond the basics, Liv covers details often overlooked by traditional childbirth classes and provides a friendly, supportive setting for all prospective parents. With the help of props, demonstrations, and activities you’ll gain the knowledge you need to approach your birth with the upmost confidence.

Topics covered include –

– The mechanics of labour, including what we actually mean by dilation,

– Keeping calm in early labour and what to expect at the hospital,

– Pain relief (medicated and unmedicated),

– The importance of the birth environment and how to personalise this, regardless of where you give birth,

– Reducing anxiety around perineal tearing,

– Infant feeding (bottle and breast) bonding and behaviour,

– Many more up-to-date tips, ticks and secrets from an experienced and practising midwife.

Share your journey with other new parents and enjoy complimentary refreshments in our beautiful venue in Alwoodley. To find out more, please visit www.behindthebirth.com or message us on behindthebirth@gmail.com. We can’t wait to meet you!


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Amanda Wardle Private Midwife

Private Midwife and Antenatal/Hypnobirthing teacher with over 30 years experience.
I am available for one-off clinical visits through to full packages of antenatal, birth and postnatal care.
I also offer antenatal and hypnobirthing courses – privately and group sessions.

Amanda 07828315622

Baby Steps: Leeds NHS

Supporting you through pregnancy, birth and beyond

Welcoming your baby into the world can be very exciting, but it also has its challenges and can leave some people feeling worried. Baby Steps aims to help prepare you for parenthood and cope with all the new experiences that will come your way and give you and your baby the best start.

We welcome fathers or support persons to attend.

The Role of a Support Person

  • Someone you trust and will be available for practical help and support during the first few weeks with your newborn baby
  • Someone who is able to attend each week (6 sessions before baby is born and 3 after baby is born)
  • Someone who will help you to participate in discussions/activities
  • Someone who will provide you with encouragement and reassurance

What happens at Baby Steps?

You’ll come along to Baby Steps with other parents-to-be who are at a similar stage of pregnancy

Group starts around 26th to 30th week of pregnancy

We will all meet for approx. 2 hours every week

We meet six times before your baby is born

When your baby is born, we will visit you to meet your baby and see how you all are.

We meet three times afterwards with your baby

 

Groups are friendly and relaxed; refreshments are provided.

Together we will talk about:

How Our Babies Develop

We will introduce the programme, and start thinking about our babies, and what they might be like.

Health and Wellbeing

We will discuss the best way to improve our health and how good we feel, and how this affects our babies

Becoming a Parent

We will explore the joys in addition to the stresses and strains that new parents might experience and how to deal with these

Giving birth

What to expect during labour and birth and how those around you can help and support you.

Meeting and Caring for our Babies

Getting to know your baby, their early relationships and how to care for your baby

After Birth we have 3 more sessions;

Welcoming our Babies

A chance for all the babies to meet and hear about their personalities and changes to family life

Bonding with our Babies

Bonds between you and your baby and the things we can do in the local area

Our Families’ Future

Celebration and hopes and wishes for the future

What happens now?

In a short while we will contact you to arrange a time/place to visit you and talk to you about Baby Steps in more detail so you’ll know where and when your group starts.

For more information contact

Team Email: babysteps@leeds.gov.uk

Office Number: 0113 3788533

 

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BabyNatal

BabyNatal is not about selling you a certain ‘way’ of caring for your baby – our classes are unbiased and we are here to support you to explore your options, to learn skills and decide how YOU want to care for your baby. You can attend BabyNatal workshops as part of a group, or as a private session in the comfort of your own home.  Tel: 07879 274433

Bean 2 Baby

Bean2Baby offer antenatal, baby and first aid classes to any family, whether this is your first baby or fifth! Our ethos is about CHOICE – We know all families are different and we will guide you through the choices available so you can work out what is right for you, your family, your pregnancy and your baby.

Tel: 07879 274433

BirthPrep Antenatal Classes

We offer antenatal classes with an experienced midwife.Our antenatal classes are for everyone whether this is your first baby or you have had a baby before.

The sessions are relaxed and informal so that you feel comfortable to get the most out of them. We want to give you the information and confidence to make decisions about your labour and birth.

Tel: 07857295902

 

Bloom Antenatal

Welcome to Bloom Antenatal! Midwife led interactive antenatal classes where you will learn all you need to know to prepare you for labour, birth, feeding and parenthood. This course comprises 4 sessions, each lasting 2 hours on a Saturday afternoon at HEART Centre, LS6. The groups will be small, allowing flexibility for the content to be personalised and to enable you to make friendships that will last a lifetime.
For more information visit: www.bloomantenatal.com, or email me on: bloomantental@outlook.com

Bump & Baby Fit Classes – Active Leeds

Active Leeds are offering a range of sessions to women from 12 weeks pregnant to 12 months postpartum. Sessions cost £3 per session and are term time only. Book your place through the Leisure Centre Websites.

Scott Hall Leisure Centre – Yoga, Tuesday 1-1:45pm

Fearnville Leisure Centre – Chair based exercise, Wednesday 1-2pm

Kirkstall Leisure Centre – Yoga, Thursday 9:15-10am

Armley Leisure Centre – Yoga, Friday 5-6pm

Middleton Leisure Centre – Yoga, Friday 6:30-7:30pm

Coaching to thrive in parenthood

Hello wonderful Mothers! I’m a highly trained and certified coach offering you the opportunity to make space for your own needs and ambitions. I’ll help you find balance, confidence, and energy, and support you in more efficiently reaching the career, physical and/or family goals that are right for you. 
www.peoplewhothrive.com/personal-coaching

Emily Smith Family Support Services

I support parents towards a positive experience of birth and early parenting, through group hypnobirthing courses, and private antenatal education packages which can be designed to a family’s specific requirements. I’d love to hear from you, and be honoured to support you as you prepare for a new family member!
Parents can contact me in lots of ways – through Facebook (emilysfamilysupport), Instagram (emilysfamilysupport), or my website (www.emilysmithfs.com).

Family Dynamic

I’m a Parent Consultant offering workshops, consultations and groups for parents to be and new parents. The topics I cover include weaning, baby sleep, Preparing for Baby (Baby Care etc), calming your baby, newborn workshop and much more. Basically, I talk and do all things baby in the first year to help parents to have a calmer first year and start into parenthood. Becoming a parent is tough and I’m here to help.

Contact: Leonie at hello@familydynamic.net

Inspired Birth: Hypnobirthing

‘feel empowered for life through a positive birth experience’

Inspired Birth offers a complete birth preparation program through hypnobirthing. Hypnobirthing teaches the physiology of birth, breathing & relaxation techniques alongside self-hypnosis to be used during labour. This knowledge & understanding help to remove any fear & allow for a calm & safe birth.

Call Ruth on 07738593175.

10% discount when quoting NORTH LEEDS MUMBLER 

Leeds Hypnobirthing

Hypnobirthing is a complete antenatal experience that will help you to have the best possible birth for you and your baby. You will learn about the physiology of birth and how to work with your body, along with hypnosis to facilitate positive change and deep relaxation techniques. Group and private classes are available. Suitable from 20 – 36 weeks

Tel: 07766082595

Music at Heart

Kodály-inspired music education for children aged 0-7 and their families. Offering a range of music classes, parent social events and family-friendly choirs, to see your musical journey through from pregnancy until your child is around age 7. All are welcome – no need to read music or be confident singer.

Also offering piano and singing lessons to children and adults and a Musical Saturday School for children aged 4-7.

***Use discount code MUMBLER10 for 10% off your first course***

For more info: www.music-at-heart.co.uk

NCT Leeds

Prepare for the birth of your baby with the most experienced and most popular provider of antenatal classes. Make sure you have all the basics of pregnancy, birth and early parenting covered, with an NCT essentials antenatal course

Tel: 020 8752 9130.

Parent Prep

Having a baby? Come and prepare for parenthood in an informal and fun environment with Parent Prep.  Sessions run by an experienced midwife and teacher team who aim to support you and put you in control of your birth experience.  Find us on Facebook and Twitter @parentprepuk

Contact Caroline – 07730 655701 caroline@parentprep.co.uk

Positive Birth Leeds

Positive Birth Leeds offers logical and empowering hypnobirthing antenatal education to help you make informed and confident birth choices that are right for you. Group and private 1:1 courses delivered by FEDANT registered, qualified hypnobirthing teacher Charlotte Watson DipHB(KGH).

Visit www.positivebirthleeds.co.uk, @positivebirthleeds on Instagram/Facebook or call 07821573860 for more information.

Positive Birth Movement – Leeds

Positive Birth Groups FREE to access, and POSITIVE about birth.

They are a place for ALL pregnant families – regardless of their background, experience or choices – to come together and share experiences, thoughts, feelings and insight about childbirth. There is often also tea and cake! We aim to meet on the third Sunday of each month at a venue in North Leeds. Please email: positivebirthgroup.leeds@gmail.com for more info

Power and Peace Birthing

Hi, I’m Emma, mum of two and Mindful Birth Teacher. I run group and private courses in West Yorkshire and on zoom. I’d love to take you from a place of anxiety to confidence about the birth of your baby and beyond. I want to present you with the evidence so you know what your options are and can apply them to your situation. I want you to feel safe, however you have come to being a parent. I believe in the intrinsic power within you to birth your baby and I’d love you to experience peace while you do so.

Contact: emma@powerandpeacebirthing.com

Power in Birth®

Hi, I’m Magdalena, the founder of Power in Birth®. I offer complete antenatal and hypnobirthing courses to mothers and parents in Leeds and West Yorkshire. My courses include a unique mix of birth physiology, hypnobirthing, mindfulness, biomechanics (facilitating optimal position for the baby), trauma-informed approach and an extended support for my customers going well into postpartum/postnatal period.

For more information email info@powerinbirth.co.uk or call 07803 759 708.

Pregnancy In Mind

Pregnancy in Mind: Supporting parents during pregnancy and the first year after birth.

For anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, or other emotional health issues – talk to your midwife about attending this course.

Pregnancy in Mind has 2 core elements:

  • An antenatal group intervention delivered by professionals during the middle trimester of pregnancy
  • A peer support programme delivered by a team of volunteers and a volunteer manager that takes place both in pregnancy and across the first year after birth.

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/services-and-resources/services-for-children-and-families/pregnancy-in-mind/

Pregnancy Relaxation Class (Online)

Get your PJs on, get into bed or curled on the sofa, and spend an hour feeling positive about birth, focusing on relaxation and connect with your baby. Also learn something to help you prepare for birth too.

The classes are every Wednesday at 8pm, pay-as-you-go, £4. Content will rotate every seven weeks. Suitable from your first scan right up until you give birth (never too early to start feeling positive about birth).

More info and booking at: https://birthwithoutfear.co.uk/pregnancy-relaxation/

Preparation For Birth & Beyond: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

An Antenatal class run by Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust for all first-time parents. Contact your local Children’s Centre to book a place.

Sarah Budello

I bring my experience as a yoga teacher, doula, personal development coach and mother to support and empower you and your partner through your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

Covering Leeds and surrounding areas, get in touch for more info and to connect sarahbudello@gmail.com (discounted sessions for low income available).

The Dungaree Doula

Hey I’m Meg AKA The Dungaree Doula, I’m a 5* rated birth preparation and hypnobirthing teacher, a birth and postnatal doula, pregnancy yoga teacher and workshop facilitator trained in babywearing, safe sleep, breastfeeding, closing the bones massage, weaning on to solids, potty training, cloth nappies and much more! I’m also a mum to 2 wild gals so I know the score.

The Mother Hut

My name is Aimee; I have worked with over 100 couples across West and North Yorkshire this last year alone. My absolute goal is to inform you of your birthing choices and to prepare you for an experience you will feel in control of.

All courses include a set of MP3’s from Yorkshire’s leading Hypnobirthing Trainer, a detailed course workbook, a bag of amazing goodies and support for as long as you need it. I teach group and private courses.

Tel: 07944 436955

This is My – Leeds Screening Centre

Private midwife consultations and classes in Leeds are delivered in an informal, relaxed atmosphere within a private medical centre. They are designed to be interactive with questions and answers and include discussions surrounding many pregnancy and childbirth issues addressed by qualified professionals. Tuesday evenings 6.45pm – 9.00pm

93 Water Lane, Leeds, LS11 5QN. Tel: 0113 262 1675

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