Pregnancy page
Expecting a baby and all the changes that go with it, such as leaving work and pausing your pre-pregnancy social life, can be overwhelming! It's good to enjoy this time and it's the perfect reason to meet some new friends to share your experiences with. Below are some local groups and exercise classes especially for expectant mums.
Drop-in Groups
Bumbs & Babes
A group for pregnant mums and for mums with young babies. This group is unique in the area and is a lovely place to meet other mums. Babies can also play safely in this environment without older toddlers or children present. Lots of expectant mums meet here so it's a great place to meet other mums with bumps.
Thursdays 1-3pm
Sawyers Hall Church, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood.
http://www.sawyerschurch.org/6days/pop_in/
Billericay Breast Friends Café
Drop in group for pregnant and breastfeeding mums
Sunnyside Children's Centre, Rosebay Avenue, Billericay, CM12 0GH
Thursday 12.00pm – 1.30pm
Contact: 07939 810 340
http://www.thebabycafe.co.uk/What%20is.htm
The Pudding Club
Brentwood NCT Coffee group for women at any stage of their pregnancy and new mums. It's run by two local mums who are NCT volunteers.
Being pregnant, especially for the first time, can be really daunting and it is great just to be able to get together with other mums-to-be and find out that all your worries and niggles are completely normal!
If you are a new mum or a mum who is new to the area. Whether this is your 1st, 2nd or even 3rd baby you are welcome to come and join us at one of our Coffee Mornings.
Venue:
OnaPlate
42 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Essex. CM15 8LB
www.onaplate.net
Free Parking in nearby Priests Lane and York Road on a Saturday Morning
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Dates:
October: 13th and 27th
November: 10th and 24th
December: 8th (Brentwood NCT Xmas Party – all Pudding Club Members invited with Special Event ‘Ask the Midwife’ – see Brentwood NCT Website for more details) and 22nd
January: 5th and 19th
February: 2nd and 16th
Please contact [email protected] for more information and to check events are still going ahead as planned.
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Courses:
Becoming a family
A group which runs for 4 weeks at 7pm until 9pm, for parents to be.
Larchwood Gardens Children’s Centre, Larchwood Gardens, Pilgrims Hatch, CM15 9NG
Contact: 01277 374912
www.first14dayz.co.uk
Antenatal Classes 'with a difference'.
Our workshops are designed for first time parents and give an honest
insight, from a mother?s perspective, into the typical things new
parents may encounter in those difficult first couple of weeks -
suggesting quick and simple solutions to get them through. We provide
them with invaluable postnatal advice whilst they are still prenatal
Ramsden Heath, Billericay
NCT Antenatal Courses
For first or second time parents
Various venues in Brentwood
Contact: [email protected]
http://www.nct.org.uk/courses
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Exercise Classes:
http://www.birthlight.com/public/findaclass/?place=brentwood
Antenatal Yoga
Antenatal Yoga
Antenatal Yoga
Yoga 4 Pregnancy
Thursday 7:30pm - 8:30pm
6 week courses £42
Knights Way Centre
Contact: Renate Mullins 07890 510622 or [email protected]
Aqua Yoga pre and post natal
Aqua Bumps
Daytimes during term time / weekends and evenings year round
LA Fitness (Dragons) , Chindits Lane, Brentwood, CM14 5LF
Membership not necessary & Creche available
Contact: Sarah Garman 07792 562190 [email protected]
www.aqua-bumps.com
Pilates
Antenatal Pilates
Wednesday 8.30pm
Noak Bridge Village Hall, Coppice Lane, Basildon, Essex
Please bring a gym ball
Contact: Alex 07814 351857
Antenatal Pilates
Bannatynes Health Club, Howard Way, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6YJ
Contact: Claire
Telephone: 01375 483368
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.firstparenting.co.uk
Course: 4 week block booking
Time: Tuesdays 18.00-18.45
Cost: £28
Our deep muscle workout and relaxation technique classes are suitable from 12 weeks of pregnancy
Advantages of First Parenting Pilates Class include:
• Strengthens the pelvic floor muscles for easier labour
• Relieves oedema (swelling of hands, feet and ankles due to excess fluid)
• Improves posture during pregnancy
• Increases flexibility and gently tones the muscles
• Offers stress relief and relaxation
• Learn more efficient breathing for natural pain relief
Aquanatal
AquaNatal
Wednsdays 13:15 - 14:00
First Strokes Swmming Pool, Lake Meadows, Radford Cresent, Billercay, CM12 0BW
Contact via www.firststrokes.com
Aqua Natal
Tuesdays 12:00 – 12:45
Central Park Leisure Centre, Harold Hill
Exercise sessions in water for expectant mums.
Call 01708 382820
Aqua Natal
Bannatynes Health Club, Howard Road, Chafford Hundred, Essex, RM16 6YJ
Contact: Call Claire to book.
Telephone: 01375 483368
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.firstparenting.co.uk
Course: 4 weekly sessions
Time: Saturdays 14.00-15.00
Cost: £28
Aquanatal classes are safe, low impact water based exercises which can be performed during pregnancy and up to 6 months after birth and you don't have to be a swimmer to participate. The water provides buoyancy due to the reduction of gravitational force, making you feel lighter with less stress on the baby even as you get bigger.
Advantages of a First Parenting Aquanatal course:
Taught by a specialized trained fitness instructor
Good cardiovascular workout
Encourages flexibility, toning and deep relaxation
Fun and enjoyment in the water
Small class size (no more than 10 women)
Pre and Post Natal Aqua
Wickford Swimming Pool, Market Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0AG
New class started 14th May 09.
Thursdays 11:15-12:15.
£2.00 per session.
Contact: Wickford Pool for more info 01268 765 460
Chance to do gentle exercise and meet local expectant/new Mums!
Aqua Natal
Clements Hall Leisure Centre, Rochford, Essex
Contact: Linda
Telephone: 01702 207777
Wed Mornings 10 - 11 am
Class for pregnant mums and for after birth to ease you back into exercise.
Creche provided on site from 6wks old.
You do not have to be a member of Virgin gyms to attend.
All exercises are safe to do whilst pregnant, a nice way to keep fit in pregnancy and to meet other mums to be.
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Hypnosis
http://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk/articles/childbirth.html
Hypnosis for Pregnancy and Childbirth
Hutton, Billericay and Chelmsford, Essex
Contact: Kerry Howard Lad
Telephone: 01277 229547
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kerryhowardlad.com
Classes run in groups of 4 sessions with extra session available if need be.
Mothers only pay, birth partners are welcome free of charge.
We only accept mothers over 16 weeks,
Hypnosis for pregnancy classes teach mothers how to reduce the pain of labour (it is possible to have a pain free birth), release your fears and birth your baby calm, relaxed and with confidence.
Relaxation and birth preparation cd included
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist I also offer pregnant ladies help with excessive morning sickness, stress and quit smoking.
Research shows that mothers who regularly use hypnosis during pregnancy have a shorter labour time and are less stressed during the birth.
Bumbs & Babes
A group for pregnant mums and for mums with young babies. This group is unique in the area and is a lovely place to meet other mums. Babies can also play safely in this environment without older toddlers or children present. Lots of expectant mums meet here so it's a great place to meet other mums with bumps.
Thursdays 1-3pm
Sawyers Hall Church, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood.
http://www.sawyerschurch.org/6days/pop_in/
Billericay Breast Friends Café
Drop in group for pregnant and breastfeeding mums
Sunnyside Children's Centre, Rosebay Avenue, Billericay, CM12 0GH
Thursday 12.00pm – 1.30pm
Contact: 07939 810 340
http://www.thebabycafe.co.uk/What%20is.htm
The Pudding Club
Brentwood NCT Coffee group for women at any stage of their pregnancy and new mums. It's run by two local mums who are NCT volunteers.
Being pregnant, especially for the first time, can be really daunting and it is great just to be able to get together with other mums-to-be and find out that all your worries and niggles are completely normal!
If you are a new mum or a mum who is new to the area. Whether this is your 1st, 2nd or even 3rd baby you are welcome to come and join us at one of our Coffee Mornings.
Venue:
OnaPlate
42 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Essex. CM15 8LB
www.onaplate.net
Free Parking in nearby Priests Lane and York Road on a Saturday Morning
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Dates:
October: 13th and 27th
November: 10th and 24th
December: 8th (Brentwood NCT Xmas Party – all Pudding Club Members invited with Special Event ‘Ask the Midwife’ – see Brentwood NCT Website for more details) and 22nd
January: 5th and 19th
February: 2nd and 16th
Please contact [email protected] for more information and to check events are still going ahead as planned.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Courses:
Becoming a family
A group which runs for 4 weeks at 7pm until 9pm, for parents to be.
Larchwood Gardens Children’s Centre, Larchwood Gardens, Pilgrims Hatch, CM15 9NG
Contact: 01277 374912
www.first14dayz.co.uk
Antenatal Classes 'with a difference'.
Our workshops are designed for first time parents and give an honest
insight, from a mother?s perspective, into the typical things new
parents may encounter in those difficult first couple of weeks -
suggesting quick and simple solutions to get them through. We provide
them with invaluable postnatal advice whilst they are still prenatal
Ramsden Heath, Billericay
NCT Antenatal Courses
For first or second time parents
Various venues in Brentwood
Contact: [email protected]
http://www.nct.org.uk/courses
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Exercise Classes:
http://www.birthlight.com/public/findaclass/?place=brentwood
Antenatal Yoga
Antenatal Yoga
Antenatal Yoga
Yoga 4 Pregnancy
Thursday 7:30pm - 8:30pm
6 week courses £42
Knights Way Centre
Contact: Renate Mullins 07890 510622 or [email protected]
Aqua Yoga pre and post natal
Aqua Bumps
Daytimes during term time / weekends and evenings year round
LA Fitness (Dragons) , Chindits Lane, Brentwood, CM14 5LF
Membership not necessary & Creche available
Contact: Sarah Garman 07792 562190 [email protected]
www.aqua-bumps.com
Pilates
Antenatal Pilates
Wednesday 8.30pm
Noak Bridge Village Hall, Coppice Lane, Basildon, Essex
Please bring a gym ball
Contact: Alex 07814 351857
Antenatal Pilates
Bannatynes Health Club, Howard Way, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6YJ
Contact: Claire
Telephone: 01375 483368
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.firstparenting.co.uk
Course: 4 week block booking
Time: Tuesdays 18.00-18.45
Cost: £28
Our deep muscle workout and relaxation technique classes are suitable from 12 weeks of pregnancy
Advantages of First Parenting Pilates Class include:
• Strengthens the pelvic floor muscles for easier labour
• Relieves oedema (swelling of hands, feet and ankles due to excess fluid)
• Improves posture during pregnancy
• Increases flexibility and gently tones the muscles
• Offers stress relief and relaxation
• Learn more efficient breathing for natural pain relief
Aquanatal
AquaNatal
Wednsdays 13:15 - 14:00
First Strokes Swmming Pool, Lake Meadows, Radford Cresent, Billercay, CM12 0BW
Contact via www.firststrokes.com
Aqua Natal
Tuesdays 12:00 – 12:45
Central Park Leisure Centre, Harold Hill
Exercise sessions in water for expectant mums.
Call 01708 382820
Aqua Natal
Bannatynes Health Club, Howard Road, Chafford Hundred, Essex, RM16 6YJ
Contact: Call Claire to book.
Telephone: 01375 483368
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.firstparenting.co.uk
Course: 4 weekly sessions
Time: Saturdays 14.00-15.00
Cost: £28
Aquanatal classes are safe, low impact water based exercises which can be performed during pregnancy and up to 6 months after birth and you don't have to be a swimmer to participate. The water provides buoyancy due to the reduction of gravitational force, making you feel lighter with less stress on the baby even as you get bigger.
Advantages of a First Parenting Aquanatal course:
Taught by a specialized trained fitness instructor
Good cardiovascular workout
Encourages flexibility, toning and deep relaxation
Fun and enjoyment in the water
Small class size (no more than 10 women)
Pre and Post Natal Aqua
Wickford Swimming Pool, Market Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0AG
New class started 14th May 09.
Thursdays 11:15-12:15.
£2.00 per session.
Contact: Wickford Pool for more info 01268 765 460
Chance to do gentle exercise and meet local expectant/new Mums!
Aqua Natal
Clements Hall Leisure Centre, Rochford, Essex
Contact: Linda
Telephone: 01702 207777
Wed Mornings 10 - 11 am
Class for pregnant mums and for after birth to ease you back into exercise.
Creche provided on site from 6wks old.
You do not have to be a member of Virgin gyms to attend.
All exercises are safe to do whilst pregnant, a nice way to keep fit in pregnancy and to meet other mums to be.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hypnosis
http://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk/articles/childbirth.html
Hypnosis for Pregnancy and Childbirth
Hutton, Billericay and Chelmsford, Essex
Contact: Kerry Howard Lad
Telephone: 01277 229547
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kerryhowardlad.com
Classes run in groups of 4 sessions with extra session available if need be.
Mothers only pay, birth partners are welcome free of charge.
We only accept mothers over 16 weeks,
Hypnosis for pregnancy classes teach mothers how to reduce the pain of labour (it is possible to have a pain free birth), release your fears and birth your baby calm, relaxed and with confidence.
Relaxation and birth preparation cd included
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist I also offer pregnant ladies help with excessive morning sickness, stress and quit smoking.
Research shows that mothers who regularly use hypnosis during pregnancy have a shorter labour time and are less stressed during the birth.
____________________________________________________________________________
Reflexology
Reflexologist based in Shenfield specialising in pregnancy and fertility reflexology. I am a fully qualified member of The Association of Reflexologists and provide treatments in a comfortable, relaxing environment.
Did you know that research shows that reflexology treatments during pregnancy can:
shorten labour, often requiring less pain relief
help alleviate or prevent any physical discomfort
help with any emotional imbalances
help with nausea & vomiting. leg cramps, swollen feet & ankles, heartburn, constipation, insommnia & sleep problems
Contact Janine on 07932 769257 should you wish to discuss anything further or to book an appointment.
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Reflexology
Reflexologist based in Shenfield specialising in pregnancy and fertility reflexology. I am a fully qualified member of The Association of Reflexologists and provide treatments in a comfortable, relaxing environment.
Did you know that research shows that reflexology treatments during pregnancy can:
shorten labour, often requiring less pain relief
help alleviate or prevent any physical discomfort
help with any emotional imbalances
help with nausea & vomiting. leg cramps, swollen feet & ankles, heartburn, constipation, insommnia & sleep problems
Contact Janine on 07932 769257 should you wish to discuss anything further or to book an appointment.
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SPEED BUMPS - AN EVENT FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS
Date TBA
Venue Cherry Trees Children's Centre, 32a Knights Way, Brentwood CM13 2AZ
Map View on Google Maps (This map may not be entirely accurate if only the postcode area has been entered. Please double check the postcode).
Summary Expectant and new parents are invited to come along to our FREE and informal event and
• meet other expectant and new parents of babies under 12 weeks old
• learn about local services and the NCT
• get information for the early months of parenthood
There will be an Informational Room, featuring NCT teachers and NHS Health Visitors & Midwives; a Therapists Room, featuring reflexologists and pregnancy massage; a One-to-One Room; and a cafe serving tea, coffee and light refreshments.
Parents/parents-to-be do not need to be members of NCT to attend our free, informative evening.
Email us on [email protected] to reserve your place at Speed Bumps!
Contact Jane
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0844 2436060