What we offer at Grow + Gather... when you are growing again.
Growing Again
The perfect refresher
If you are expecting a second, third or subsequent baby, our Growing Again course is a perfect refresher. Perhaps you have had a large gap between babies and are feeling a bit anxious about returning to the nappy stage again. Or maybe your partner hasn’t had a baby before and you are looking for a course to prepare you both for the journey ahead. There are so many
reasons to come and Growing Again! With plenty of time for questions and a big focus on the social, our Growing Again course will give you confidence and calmness for both the birth of your baby and the early days of parenting. All of our sessions are led by qualified midwives with years of experience. Our Growing Again course takes place in person and online and is broken
up into three workshops.
What is covered?
Session 1: Preparing your mind and body - Due to the logistics associated with running antenatal classes for subsequent parents, our first session takes place in the evening and is for women/birthing folk only. This is an amazing opportunity to discuss previous birth
experiences with a focus on preparing your mind and body for birth and parenthood. We
discuss how your family dynamics might change and how you can prepare older children
for your new arrival.
Session 2: Birth essentials - Our second workshop takes place online once little ones are
(hopefully!) asleep and will focus on birth essentials such as writing birth preferences,
when to call the midwives and the role of your birth partner.
Session 3: Coffee and questions - We then invite you to join us for a morning of coffee and questions in a local venue that has ample space and toys for little ones. Whilst your little one has a play, you can grab a coffee, meet other parents-to-be and ask any questions that you might still have.
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Where - Little Plaza, Haddington Place and online
Who - Any parent having a baby for 2nd/3rd/subsequent time
When - 16th October 6:30-8:30pm (women/birthing folk only at Little Plaza)
23rd October 7-9pm (online, link will be sent out prior to the course)
28th October 9:30-11:30am (for parents and other kids at Little Plaza)
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Other offerings
Growing Safely
Our baby and child first aid classes will give you the confidence and key skills to help if faced with an injury or medical emergency. The class will cover CPR, choking, breaks, burns, bleeding, fevers plus much more.
Suitable for expectant parents, new parents, grandparents and everyone in between the class will be relaxed and informal with the opportunity for hands on training.
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Where - Little Plaza, Haddington Place
Who - The course is for anyone who may be looking after your child.
When - 27th September 2023 6:30 - 8:30pm
25th October 2023 6:30-8:30pm
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Investment - £30pp
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We want our offerings to be accessible to all, but we realise the cost of classes can make it difficult for some. If you would like to attend but finances are standing in the way, please do get in touch.
Breastfeeding support and 1:1 sessions
The full attention of a midwife… all to yourself.
Unlimited time to support you in feeding your baby (last minute appointments available)
The opportunity to ask any questions you have about your planned homebirth or hospital birth…
Time to spend practicing breathing and movement with your birth partner in preparation for the birth of your baby…
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The list is limitless!
Sounds pretty great doesn't it?
Our pregnant people and their birth partners choose the 1:1 sessions for a number of reasons. Whatever the reason, we know it will be invaluable during the early days of baby land and in your preparations for baby.
We are looking forward to chatting soon and seeing how we can support you.
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Investment: from £50/hour (small travel fee if out with Edinburgh city)
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We want our offerings to be accessible to all, but we realise the cost of classes can make it difficult for some. If you would like to attend but finances are standing in the way, please do get in touch.
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Bend + Breathe
Our mindful birth workshop offers empowering, yet practical tools to give you confidence going into your birth. Using our training as yoga and hypnobirthing instructors, we aim to give you an ‘essentials kit’ that can be used before, during and after birth.
As midwives we see the benefit that both yoga and hypnobirthing can bring and recognise that both of these practices are relevant to all pregnancies and every type of birth, regardless of how or where you have your baby. This unique midwife-led workshop offers the chance to learn and practice some fundamental yoga and hypnobirthing techniques.
We ensure a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere and all are welcome!
Our two hour workshop includes:
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Yoga positions for birth
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Hands on tips for birth partners
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Practical advice for coping at home
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Movement for labour and birth
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Breathing exercises for labour
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Writing birth affirmations
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Relaxation scripts and how to use them
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Where - Little Plaza, Haddington Place
Who - The course is for you and your birth partner. You can also come alone or with a friend or relative.
When - 5th October 2023 6:30 - 8:30pm
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Investment - £70 (£50 for those who book during or before your Grow Again course (we will give you a wee discount code).
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We want our offerings to be accessible to all, but we realise the cost of classes can make it difficult for some. If you would like to attend but finances are standing in the way, please do get in touch.
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