Antenatal classes in Hackney

[lululondon82]

Hello =)

I'm looking for recommendations on Antenatal classes in hackney/Stoke Newington. There seems to be a few, so very hard to decide. Any recommendations really appreciated, thank you!

I am trying to figure this out too!! There’s so many, I really want to try hypnobirthing too. When are you due xxx

I actually signed up with Jessica James in the end as so many people recommended her classes and I liked the schedule she has planned. I’ll be starting classes in January and I’m due end of April :) when are you due?
For hypnobirthing a friend recommended a book and dvd so I’m just waiting on those to arrive actually!
Also homerton hospital offer some free antenatal classes which you can book direct with them too xxx

Ooo I’ll look up jessica James thanks for the recommendation!! I’ve signed up for the free antenatal classes with Homerton, they’ve booked me in for April as immdue in june. I’ve got my scan a week on Tuesday feels like forever away, so due date could change but I don’t think it will drastically, I had an early scan at 8wks. Can I ask what the book is your friend recommended? I’d love to get it, my friend is currently doing hypnobirthing classes in Hertfordshire and it’s almost half the price of London!!

Is this your first? Xx

Hi ladies,

I’m also curiously about the hypnobirthing DVD and book mentioned by lululondon82 :) Especially after Finding out that hypnobirtung courses are all around 300£ per couple in Hackney...

My little one is due in May and I’m also planning to deliver at the Homerton hospital. I’ve heard the free antenatal classes there are good, but will also sign up to the ones offered by NCT, as those seem to be better for meeting other parents-to-be!

I hope the scan went well Betsy! Odd only just notified of your post now. Did you end up signing up with Jessica too?

Lula , I ended up getting ‘The Hypnobirthing Book + Hypnobirthing Relaxation CD’ from amazon. Haven’t started it yet though! I better hurry up and start reading :)

I’m always looking to meet other mums to be in the area :) maybe we can organise a local meet up as we’re all due within a month of each other.

Lara

Hi Lululondon, Betsy and Lula! I also live near you all (Shoreditch) and am due with my second in April...
Would love to meet up with the babies once they’re here!

Anna

Hey girls,

I'm happy to meet up as well! Are any of you going to prenatal yoga or pilates classes in Hackney?

I was thinking of getting the intro offer at yogahome in Stoke Newington for 40 pounds per month to try out all their yoga and pilates classes: yogahome.com/pages/pregnancy-birth-beyond

I'll probably to this Sunday. Let me know, if any of you would like to join, we could grab some coffee afterwards :-)

Lucia

Hi Lucia,

Great idea about Sunday! Is that the 10am yoga class? And are you registering online or on the day?

Lara

@Lulahackney I booked my sunday class, 10am , so hopefully meet you there!

Lara

Hi Lara!

I'll sign up on Saturday to the class 10am class on Sunday to make the most out of the 30 days offer :-)

Will keep you posted,
Lucia

Thought I'd say hello as I'm having my baby at Homerton towards the end of April - doing the Homerton antenatal classes and hypnobirthing with Michelle Pearson (East London hypnobirthing).

Defo up for meeting local mums!

Hey Lucia, Yes unfortunately I thought 30 days would start from the first booking but that’s not the case! So I’m losing out on a few days.

Olicat - sounds good! I’ll be doing the homerton classes too I think starting in Feb on Sunday’s :)

Hi Lara,
I just booked the 10am class for tomorrow! See you then X

Great! See you tomorrow! :)

Hi all,
@olicat what do you think of the hypnobirthing with Michelle Pearson? I'm thinking about it as well. I'm a bit late I know.

I'm also due end of April at Homerton. Will do Homerton classes on Thursdays in February.

hope to meet some of you:)

Mrene I'm starting next week so will let you know! I'm doing the Homerton antenatal classes on Wednesdays sadly so won't get to meet you there. Will make an effort to get to the yoga at some point!

Hi girls, I am due in late July so am in my last trimester. Anybody knows of good Pilates around shoreditch/Islington? I did few at light centre near moorgate but would be nice to find something local. Hope all your pregnancies are going well!

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