Antenatal Classes Delivered by Experts in Bristol

Redland & Southville

New Venue - Bishopston coming in March 2019 for April and May due dates!

 

Bump to Cradle classes are led by a range of experts & specialists

5 weeks ~ 9 specialists

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Complimentary

nursery advice and beauty events for all course attendees!

Avoid the crowds and enjoy expert advice, discounts & goodie bags galore from brands including MAC, Clarins, Liz Earle + Kiehls.

Hosted at John Lewis Cribbs Causeway.

Register to attend by adding the event ticket to your basket in the store.

Find out more

 

learn about The bump to cradle mission to improve antenatal education

& support for new parents.  

Watch our video here...

Our classes cover: 

women's health during and post-pregnancy,

the birth including medical intervention in labour,

what's normal and what's not in young babies,

your emotional health,

how to soothe your baby and get them into a routine,

how to feed your baby - whichever way you choose to do it.

 

At our antenatal classes you will gain unparalleled access to specialists who have been handpicked for their expertise in every aspect of pregnancy and early parenthood.

Find out more details about the experts + the course content.

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Breastfeeding may be ‘natural’ but that doesn’t make it simple. But @bumptocradle we support all our mothers throughout their feeding journeys - no matter what shape they’re taking. And that’s nothing to the support that our mamas show each other. #bestisbest #fedisbest #supportyourfriends #everywordcounts #makebirthbetter #healthyisthenewskinny #postpartum #pullupthedrawbridge #besties #mamamates #mamatribe #mamatribevibes #mamatribelife #mamatribeuk #glenside #uwemidwifery #antenatal #noonesaid #antenatalfriends 📷 @bryceandlauren
@bumptocradle antenatal classes our experts will teach you how to find and work your pelvic floor. With sessions delivered by a midwife, a women’s health physio, a postnatal personal trainer and an obstetrician - your pelvic floor will have nowhere to hide... 👌🏻💪🏻 #fannyadmin #pelvicflaw #pelvicfloorexercises #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloordysfunction #pelvicfloorhealth #pelvicfloorphysio #kegels #kegelsmatter #doyourkegels #kegelgoals #motherstrength #itsallaboutyou #iamwoman #iamstrong #antenatal #antenatalclass #antenataleducation #expert #expertknowledge #findoutmore #knowledgeispower #whatdoyouknow #pregnancy #preggers #preggerslife 📷 @duvet_days and @mother_of_daughters for bringing this image into our world.
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We are looking for course hosts to join our expanding team @bumptocradle If you are local to Bristol, Bath or the Chew Valley and would enjoy being a part of the antenatal education movement then pop online at bumptocradle.com and send us your deets. We are looking for people with experience and/or interest in antenatal education who understand the ethos of what we do and would be available to host one evening a week. As a host you would be responsible for opening up and closing down the venue, setting up and packing up the class props and edible goodies, being on hand to assist the speakers and be a point of contact for our parents to be. #antenatal #antenatalclass #antenataleducation #expert #expertknowledge #findoutmore #knowledgeispower #whatdoyouknow #pregnancy #preggers #preggerslife #expectantparents #expecting #newbornlife #bristol #bristollife #bristolcity #southville #bishopston #redland #hostesswiththemostess #vacancy #jobvacancy #jobsearch #bristoljobs #wearehiring #bristolvacancies
Birth is often described as something that happens to you rather than something that you are an active participant in. And we understand that there are many elements that are unknown and impossible to predict. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t actively take control of as many elements of your labour as you can by getting educated. You can and will be leading the conversation throughout the birth of your baby. But you can make far better informed decisions with three important things at your disposal - a supportive birth partner, a well rounded and insightful antenatal education and a good deal of strength. Only you will know the people you’ll need by your side during trying times. And it’s down to you to find an antenatal course that speaks to your needs and preferences when it comes to taking information on board. And don’t worry - you are already strong enough. #iamwoman #iamstrong #itsallaboutyou #everywordcounts #makebirthbetter #antenatal #antenatalclass #antenataleducation #expert #expertknowledge #findoutmore #knowledgeispower #whatdoyouknow #pregnancy #preggers #preggerslife #expectantparents #expecting #newbornlife #bristol #bristollife #bristolcity #southville #redland #bishopston 📷 @hypnobirthingmummies
Finding your way to pregnancy can be a trying time - regardless of your methods. It’s sometimes tempting to want to compare notes with other women and allow those comparisons to make you feel a bit rubbish about your own journey or your own experiences. And I’m not going to say that it’s not the journey, it’s the destination, because on this occasion it is BOTH the journey and the destination. But it’s really important to remember that this is your life, your pregnancy, your baby and doing what works for you is the only thing that matters. Compare notes for validation, for laughs, for reassurance, for advice, for love. But don’t do it to beat yourself up. #selflove #dontcompare #nocomparing #yourpregnancyjourney #itsallaboutyou #yourpregnancyexperts #getreadyforbaby #pregnancydiary #yourbody #noonesaid #pregnantandhappy #preggerslife #maternalmentalhealth #maternalmentalhealthmatters #maternalmentalhealthawareness #ptsdawareness #pnd #postnataldepression #postnataldepressionawareness #matrescence 📷 @student_midwife_studygram
“Absolutely fantastic antenatal class. We had experts from obstetricians, to GPs, to sleep consultants all come in and chat to us about all of our options in a totally judgement free environment. Highly recommended for anyone who doesn’t want to feel pushed to go in a certain direction but just wants all the info!!”
— Sophie, Bristol

WE'RE DELIGHTED TO BE SUPPORTED BY SOME OF THE BEST BABY BRANDS IN THE UK

 
 
 

The Bump to Cradle Mission

Dr. Miriam Walsh, founder of Bump to Cradle and mum of two, explains what's so different about the BTC antenatal offering and her mission to deliver expert knowledge into the hands of parents to be.

"First and foremost, our courses are delivered by Bristol-based experts, giving parents-to-be the chance to be informed and make their own choices.

The team all feel passionately about improving antenatal education- which is why we are all working hard to find and deliver the best we can for our parents-to-be. With our antenatal classes, there is as much focus on the postnatal period and how to look after your baby as there is on the later stages of pregnancy and your labour as we believe this is so important to feel as prepared for as possible.

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allaying fears

We deliver non-judgemental information to parents-to-be and, as many of us are parents ourselves, we truly understand that pregnancy, labour and the prospect of having a newborn baby to look after can be daunting. We are committed to doing all we can to allay your fears of the unknown and are realistic about the ups and downs of this key period in life.

Above all, we completely acknowledge that it can be overwhelming, but we also know from experience that armed with good knowledge of the options and all the possibilities, you will leave our antenatal classes feeling more positive, confident and much more informed about beginning your next chapter as parents.

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getting to know you

You will be given the opportunity to meet other mums and dads, who are due around a similar time, to help you to build your local tribe of support for that all important fourth trimester. Never will you appreciate the opportunity to have a truly local friendship base as much as when you're trying to get out and about (to find cake and caffeine) with your newborn - trust us! 

We actively encourage you to share your experiences with each other and build empathetic relationships through the discussions and activities that we do.

And of course, our classes are relaxed, informal and always involve some local delicious goodies to fuel your aching bodies and tired minds!

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confident & informed

Antenatal classes can be an excellent way to meet a network of other people going through exactly the same thing at the same time and these relationships, paired with the expert insight and information that we promise to impart, will help you to feel confident and informed about the challenges of parenthood to come.

And, of course, we also know that partners and fathers can play a huge role in any newborn baby’s life - and so we invite partners to most of our sessions. Over the Bump to Cradle antenatal course, you will access invaluable advice and support, enabling you to feel more relaxed and confident as you approach your due date, during labour and beyond."