NCT trained . Active Birth courses in Hackney and Islington

NCT and Active Birth trained teacher for Hackney and Islington

Pregnancy yoga and Childbirth couples classes

Jessica James is NCT trained and has taught in Stoke Newington, Hackney, for many years, helping numerous local parents-to-be.

Her courses combine yoga for pregnant women, starting around 24 weeks, as well as partners’ classes and postnatal mother and baby groups.

“We bonded really well, having shared
the ups and downs of pregnancy before our
partners joined in. Then the postnatal group
was life saving afterwards” Jenny

Pregnancy ‘Active Birth’ Yoga
Mondays 6.15-8pm. Weekly.

Suitable however fit or supple and for whatever birth you hope to have.
Will help you to feel good about your body, to ease pregnancy symptoms and gain confidence with breathing.
Will help you anticipate birth and motherhood with pregnant women in your neighbourhood.

Couples’ Course for Birth and Parenting
Wednesdays 8-10.15pm. Eight weekly sessions in last trimester. Comprehensive preparation covering:

all methods of pain relief;
getting the birth you want;
emotional and physical support;
breastfeeding;
becoming a parent.
reunion afterwards.

2009/2010 Course availability for due dates:
end of October; end of November and
end of December 2009
end of January 2010

Cost:
£55 for blocks of six classes (yoga and postnatal)
£205 for couples' course
No-one is excluded who is unable to pay and concessionary rates are always available.

Postnatal Group for Mothers and Babies
Mondays 3-5pm. Six weekly courses from 2-4 weeks after birth.

For the early days as a mother and getting to know your baby.
De-briefing birth, gaining confidence, sharing strategies.
Baby yoga.
Forming a group continuing afterwards.