Antenatal education and Breastfeeding support in Belsize Park, London NW3, facilitated by Ruth Tamir an experienced NCT trained childbirth educator and IBCLC Lactation Consultant.

Ruth, a married mother of three, is passionate about making the birth of a baby and early postnatal weeks a positive experience for all women and their partners. Classes are informative, practical and participatory.

Topics include: getting your baby in a good position for birth, going into labour, natural coping techniques for pain, relaxation techniques, massage and practice contractions, what to expect in hospital, artificial pain relief, induction, caesarean section, skin to skin with your baby, establishing breastfeeding and life with a new baby.

Discussion will take place in small groups providing an opportunity for sharing ideas and support and there will also be ample time to meet other local couples expecting a baby. Up to date evidence based information handouts are available to accompany the classes.

Evening courses commence at 7.30pm and day-time workshops take place from 10am to 4pm.