Birth Resource Centre
The Birth Resource Centre in Edinburgh is a registered charity that provides classes, information and support for women and their partners before and after childbirth. |
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News and EventsWe're moving - No classes 1st to 7th September 2008We're having to leave our premises at St Peters Place at the end of August. We have had an offer accepted on new premises in the area, but regretfully we have had to cancel all our classes and groups from 1st -7th September. Click here for the latest information.Get the latest edition of birth & beyondSummer Break - 18th July to 18th AugustOur classes and groups will break on 18th July and re-commence on 18th August. If you require information or support please get in touch in the usual way.Maternity wear sale - 6th July 2-4pmAlso baby clothes and equipment, books, toys, cakes and free massage taster sessions. Donations of good quality items welcomed.Using Homoeopathy for allergies - Saturday June 14th 11am and 1pmAs part of Homoeopathy Awareness Week, Rebecca Knorr RSHom and Lyssa Clayton Dip Hom Ed (ECH) are holding a one day event at the Birth Resource Centre. They will be providing information and advice about homoeopathy and allergies through two hour long talks. After each talk, there will be a chance to ask questions and chat informally with us. Remedy Kits will be available for sale or to order. Click here for further details. Biological Nurturing Workshop with Suzanne Colson - Friday 6th JuneSuzanne Colson’s Biological Nurturing is a mother-centred approach that suggests new ways to hold and cuddle babies aiming to increase the enjoyment of breastfeeding. Click here for details of the workshop and booking information.Homoeopathy for First Aid- 31st May 2008 10.30am-1pmLearn how to use homoeopathy for simple and minor first aid situations. We'll look at how to use homoeopathic remedies alongside practical and other chosen treatments for shock, burns, cuts, injuries, sprains and strains, fractures, bites and stings. Learn which remedies and books are most useful to have in a homoeopathic home first aid-kit. There will be an opportunity to ask your questions about homoeopathy. £15 per person. Contact us for more information and booking. How are we doing?The Birth Resource Centre is doing some research about who uses our Centre and what they feel about the resources and support we offer. Click here to download the questionnaireMarathon womanAs well as being a mother of two young children and one of our co-ordinators, Jo Harknet has found time to train to run the Edinburgh Marathon on 25th May. She's generously collecting sponsorship in aid of the Birth Resource Centre. If you'd like to support her supporting us you can sponsor her on-line at the Just Giving website or send her a message of support here.Japanese language Birth Preparation ClassesRun by Akiko Kimura, starting January 18th. Click here for more detailsBreastfeeding Support GroupFrom August the breastfeeding group will only meet for the La Leche League meetings on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. The La Leche League meetings have been very well attended but demand for the group has been low on the in-between weeks. If you would welcome a group on non-LLL weeks please let us know as we will keep the situation under review.Home Birth Support GroupOur home birth support group has now got it's very own website.Are you pregnant, or parenting a baby or toddler and feeling scared, overwhelmed, sad, irritable, despondent ....?Sometimes the changes women experience at this time can be unexpected and/or frightening. The Birth Resource Centre now offers one to one emotional support in a comfortable, confidential setting and welcomes anyone who is experiencing distress of any kind at this time. Jenny can meet with you to explore your needs. She also offers counselling. Contact us for more information VacanciesWe are looking for an editor for Birth and Beyond. Drop in and see us!Find out more about our drop in sessions held on Mondays between 2.30 and 4pm |
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