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Post Natal Groups & Classes
There is a wealth of things to do in the Barbican area for new mums.
The following is a list classes that are particularly suitable for babies and the under 5's.
For other ideas such as singing classes, soft play venues and farms to visit see the Things To Do section.
**NEW** To see all baby & new mum events by day of the week see the regular events page.
Times are subject to change, please call the venue ahead to check that classes are still running.
Stay & Play
Barbican Playgroup Parent and baby / toddler group
Mon 10.00 - 12.00 (
Term Time only)
Level 01 and 02, Andrewes House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8AX
Call 020 7638 2718 for more details
Golden Lane Children's Centre Stay & Play
Stay & Play events for all local families for children from birth up to the age of 6.
Term Time:
Mon
9.30 -11.30 (all), 1.00 - 3.00pm (Mature Mothers)
Tues 9.30 - 11.30 (for childminders), 1.00 - 3.00pm (all)
Weds 1.00 - 3.00 (for babies under 18 months)
Thurs 10.00 - 12.00, 1.00 - 3.00pm
Fri 9.30 - 11.30 (9.00 - 11.30 toy library), 1.00 - 3.00pm (all)
Sat 10.00 - 12.00 (dad's stay & play), 10.00 - 12.00 (all)
For further information call 020 7786 4800
Golden Lane Campus, 101 White Cross Street, London, EC1Y 8JA
View Golden Lane Children's Centre Activity Calendar Website or pick up a full timetable at the centre
Moreland and King Square Children's Centre Stay & Play
Several stay & play events for younger children including one with a health advisor.
Current times are as follows: (limited opening hours during school holidays, please call ahead)
Mon
9.15 -11.30 (Baby stay & play), 3.30 - 5.00 (After School)
Tues 9.15 - 11.30 (for all)
Weds 1.00 - 3.00 (for all)
Thurs 9.15 - 11.30 (for childminders), 1.00 - 3.00 (with health advisor & breast feeding support), 3.30 - 5.00 (after school)
For further information call 020 7336 8453
Moreland Primary School, Moreland Street, London, EC1V 8BB
View Moreland Children's Centre Activity Calendar Website or pick up a full timetable at the centre
Reading and Playing Together @ COLCEC
A creative play session inspired by books and stories for children 18 months to 5 years with their parents/carers.
Tues
9.45 - 11:45am
For further information call 020 7332 3946
City Of London Community Education Centre, 99 Golden Lane, London, EC1Y 0TZ
Playing Together @ COLCEC
A creative play session for children 18 months to 5 years with their parents/carers.
Thurs
9.45 - 11:45am
For further information call 020 7332 3946
City Of London Community Education Centre, 99 Golden Lane, London, EC1Y 0TZ
Stay & Play at The Space @ Cass Child & Family Centre
Drop-in sessions which are also attended by representatives from the City's Family & Young People's Information Service.
Current times are:
Tues
9.30 -11.30am and 1.15 - 3.15pm
Fri 9.30 -11.30am and 1.15 - 3.15pm
For further information call 020 7626 6315
Cass Child and Family Centre,
Sir John Cass Primary School, Dukes Place, , London EC3A 5DE
See also Mini Moles group at Museum of London & Rhymetime at the Barbican Library.
Support Groups
Most of these groups are held term time only.
Mature Mother's Support Group
For mothers with children under 3 who are 35+
Held at Golden Lane Campus, 101 White Cross Street, London, EC1Y 8JA
Mon
1.00 - 3.00
For further information call 020 7786 4800
Golden Lane Breast feeding Support Group
Held at Golden Lane Campus, 101 White Cross Street, London, EC1Y 8JA
Weds
1.00 - 3.00
For further information call 020 7786 4800
First Year of Life Advice
With Scolly a maternity support worker
Held at Golden Lane Campus, 101 White Cross Street, London, EC1Y 8JA
Fri 9.30 - 11.50,
1.30 - 4.00
For further information call 020 7786 4800
Moreland Breast feeding Support Group
Held at Moreland Children's Centre, Moreland Street, London, EC1V 8BB
Thurs
1.00 - 3.00
For further information call 020 7336 8453
Neaman Practice New Parents Group
Advice and support on breastfeeding, weaning, sleeping, potty training etc
15 Half Moon Court, London, EC1A 7HF
Fri 10.30am - 12.30pm
For further information call 020 7600 9740
Downright Excellent - For Families of Children with Downs Syndrome
Held at Golden Lane Campus, 101 White Cross Street, London, EC1Y 8JA
Fri 9.00 - 1.00
For further information call 020 7786 4800
Baby Massage
Baby Massage @ Golden Lane Children's Centre
Weds 1.30 - 3.00
5 week course that has to be pre-booked
For further information call 020 7786 4800
Golden Lane Campus, 101 White Cross Street, London, EC1Y 8JA
Baby Massage @ The Space
For babies under 1 year old.
Friday Mornings
For further information call 0207 626 6315
Cass Child and Family Centre,
Sir John Cass Primary school, Dukes Place, , London EC3A 5DE
Baby & Postnatal Yoga
baby yoga @ Golden Lane Children's Centre
Fri 1.30 - 3.00
Yoga for babies - 4 week course - to be pre-booked
For further information call 020 7786 4800
Golden Lane Campus, 101 White Cross Street, London, EC1Y 8JA
Mummy & Me Yoga @ Frame
Thurs 10.30 - 11.30am
Get in shape with yoga whilst your baby chills on the mat!
Suitable for mums with babies up to crawling.
Tel 020 7033 1855
Frame, 29 New Inn Yard, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3EY
View Frame Website
Post natal Yoga @ yoga Place
Post natal & baby yoga for newborn to crawling (with tea & cake after for mum)
Weds 12.30 - 2.00
Tel 020 7739 5195
1st Floor, 449-453 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 9QH
View Yoga Place Website
Baby Health
Baby health Clinic @ The Neaman Practice
Held by doctor, nurse & health visitor.
Appointment required. Don't forget to bring your baby's red book!
Thurs 2.00 - 3.30pm
Tel 020 7729 1867
15 Half Moon Court, London, EC1A 7HF
New Parents Group @ The Neaman Practice
Advice & support on breastfeeding, weaning, sleeping, potty training etc
Fri 10.30am - 12.30pm
Tel 020 7729 1867
15 Half Moon Court, London, EC1A 7HF
Homeopathy Clinic @ The Cass Child & Family Centre
Appointments must be made in advance through the centre.
Fri 1 - 3.15pm
Tel 020 7626 6315
27 Dukes Place, St James's Passage, London, EC3A 5DE
Weaning Group @ Golden Lane Children's Centre
Thu 1.30 - 3.00
To be pre-booked
For further information call 020 7786 4800
Golden Lane Campus, 101 White Cross Street, London, EC1Y 8JA
Osteopathy
Osteopathic Centre for Children
A charitable organisation that specialises in osteopathic treatments for children.
Massage and reflexology treatments are also available
Call 020 7490 5510 for further information
15a Woodbridge Street, London, EC1R 0ND
View Website
Useful Links...
Baby Life Check
Online service from the NHS for parents of babies aged 5 to 8 months.
Fill in an online questionnaire about baby's development, health & lifestyle and if there is anything of concern you will be given links to services that can help.
www.babylifecheck.co.uk
Association for Post Natal Illness (APNI)
Support for mothers suffering from post natal depression
www.apni.org
The Breastfeeding Network
An independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
La Leche League
Mother-to-Mother breast feeding support group
www.laleche.org.uk
Cry-Sis
Offers support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies (aren't they all?)
www.cry-sis.org.uk
Home-Start.org.uk
A network of volunteers who support families struggling to cope
www.home-start.org.uk
Gingerbread
Charity providing support for single parent families
www.gingerbread.org.uk
Bliss
Support and care for premature and sick babies
www.bliss.org.uk
Parents Centre
Developed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) as a resource to support parents
www.parentscentre.gov.uk
Life Coaching
A useful site that provides the UK with a life coach support network, enabling individuals to find a life coach close to them and appropriate for their needs. A free, confidential service to help those seeking a new direction in their life to find the encouragement they need.
/www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk
Know of any other classes or groups for new mums or carers in the area? I would be delighted to add them to the list to let others know about them.
Please send me an email to mail@barbicanmums.com with details.