Feel confident and supported

with balanced and comprehensive

ANTENATAL and postnatal courses and workshops

led by local specialists.

“What an absolutely fantastic antenatal class. We had experts from obstetricians, to GPs, to sleep consultants talk 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
 

Book your spot on the next available course or workshop ~

 
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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
 

 

Founder Dr. Miriam Walsh introduces The bump to cradle

mission to improve antenatal education

& postnatal support for new parents.  

 

The Bump to cradle antenatal course

5 weeks - 9 specialists 

  • 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.

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

FOLLOW US ON INSTA @BUMPTOCRADLE 

Well the snow has gone, the sun is out and Spring is definitely in the air! For some new mums it’s full steam ahead with the Ergo strapped on, mum-sack packed and ready to roll down to the park for some fresh air and exercise... but for others it might well still be a case of getting through the day with the minimum amount of hot tears and feelings of loneliness and worry. Surviving new motherhood is no mean feat and if you’re feeling distinctly as though you fit the second description not the first, then don’t be afraid to talk. Talk to a friend, a partner, a relative, a neighbour, a health visitor or midwife. If all those options seem to have dropped away and you just don’t feel you can, then please just go ahead and book an appointment with your GP who can help you access the right support. You are not the first nor the last new mum to feel completely overwhelmed, exhausted, frustrated, lonely, sad, powerless or all of the above. But there is no feeling too small or insignificant to mention to your GP if you’re at all concerned. Please speak up. #noonesaid #pregnantandhappy #preggerslife #maternalmentalhealth #maternalmentalhealthmatters #maternalmentalhealthawareness #ptsdawareness #pnd #postnataldepression #postnataldepressionawareness #matrescence 📷 @alexandrasacksmd
Exciting to see our super new maternal mental health experts getting ready for action...! Watch this space to see some updates on our #antenatalcourse as we tweak and refine it to make it the perfect thing for all those Bristol parents-to-be! @drkirstyalderton #noonesaid #pregnantandhappy #preggerslife #maternalmentalhealth #maternalmentalhealthmatters #maternalmentalhealthawareness #ptsdawareness #pnd #postnataldepression #postnataldepressionawareness #matrescence
Morning all! Hope you’re recovering from the snow and enjoying the possibility of walking down your own front path without breaking an ankle... ❄️ We are so excited to announce another new super-cool brand partnership over here @bumptocradle - Elvie make the most amazing breast pumps which sit inside your bra, are wireless and super quiet and stealth. What a bloomin’ revelation! Hoorah for all the amazing companies out there championing the real-life needs of #realmotherhood Fancy checking out the Elvie for yourself? Well, when you’ve finished cruising around their awesome insta feed and watching THAT brilliant ad - we have some fabulous samples available to play with at our postnatal feeding support workshops - open for booking right now over on the site. The workshops are led by our resident feeding specialist, paediatric nurse and lactation consultant, Elizabeth Brierley - so grab your spot and come along for coffee, peer support and, of course, expert advice and guidance. #noonesaid #maternalmentalhealth #feedingsupport #supportbreastfeeding #babyledfeeding #babyfeeding #fedisbestwhetherbottleorbreast #motherhoodrising #newbornlife #motherhoodunplugged #bristollife #bristolbusiness #bristolgirlbosses #maternalmentalhealthmatters #maternalmentalhealthawareness #ptsdawareness #pnd #postnataldepression #postnataldepressionawareness #matrescence 📷 @elvie
Stick Radio 4 on right now (or catch up online later) for a super insightful and interesting discussion on how we are feeding our babies. Particularly enjoying hearing the expert’s debate about expectations of what new motherhood is and especially how it looks. Keep the conversation going. #letstalk #letstalkbabies #letstalkmotherhood #feedingyourbaby #feedingbaby #matrescence #feelingthepressure #newmother #newmotherstruggle #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodrising #expertknowledge #womenempowerment #findsupportgivesupport #newbornlife #realmotherhood #realmotherhood
Roll up roll up! All you lovely parents to be out there in Bristol - it’s time to make sure you’ve signed up for an antenatal course to provide you with the all-important guidance and advice on thriving in the third and fourth trimesters - not to mention preparing for birth and caring for your beautiful newborn baby! The Bump to Cradle Antenatal Classes provide a balanced and truly comprehensive course, delivered by experts including paediatricians, obstetricians, anaesthetists, Women’s Health Physios, Feeding + Lactation specialists, Sleep consultants and more...! See the full range of course dates and venues available and sign up now at bumptocradle.com #antenatal #antenatalclass #antenataleducation #expert #expertknowledge #findoutmore #knowledgeispower #whatdoyouknow #pregnancy #preggers #preggerslife #expectantparents #expecting #newbornlife #bristol #bristollife #bristolcity #southville #bishopston #redland #northbristol #southville #southbristol #linkinbio

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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."