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Antenatal Loan Scheme
Blacon, Chester
Expectant mums in Blacon may
borrow TENS machines, breast pumps, birthing balls, baby car seats etc.
midwifes@surestartblacon.info
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
UK
Supports and provides information on breasfeeding.
0870 401 7711
info@abm.me.uk
www.abm.me.uk
Bebington
Rhyme , action
songs and knee bouncing for babies aged 4-18 months. Every Thursday 10.30 -
11.00 at Bebington Children's Library
0151 643 7223
bebington.yp@wirral-library.net
Baby Café
For pregnant
and breastfeeding mums and their supporters. A
Baby Café drop-in centre is generally open once a week and set out with
coffee tables, comfy sofas and play areas for accompanying toddlers. No
appointment is necessary and partners, supporters and health professionals
are also welcome.
admin@thebabycafe.co.uk
www.thebabycafe.co.uk
Bromborough Children's Centre
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the
month.
1.30 - 3.00
0151 334 1381
Chester: Blacon Children's Centre
Tuesday 11.00am - 1.00pm
01244 382235
claire.foden@nhs.net
Chester: Caldy Valley Neighbourhood Church and Centre
Drop in centre for pregnant
and breastfeeding mums. Play area for accompanying toddlers. One-to-one help from specially trained
health professionals. Chat to other mums. Every Thursday 12.30 to 2.30.
01244 365401
janet.beech@coch.nhs.uk
www.thebabycafe.co.uk
Crewe: Monks Coppenhall
Children's Centre
Wednesdays 10.00 - 12.00
Leasowe: Leasowe Early
Years and Adult Learning Centre
Tuesdays 10.00 - 12.00
0151 639 8923
Manchester: Moss Side
Sure Start Centre
Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30
Nantwich: The Health
Centre, Beam Street
Fridays 12.30 - 2.00
Neston: Neston Children's
Centre
Wednesdays 9.30 -11.30
Northwich: St.Wilfreds
R.C.Church Parish Rooms, Witton Street
Thursdays 10.00 - 12.00
Birkenhead: Rock Ferry
Children's Centre
Mondays 9.00 - 11.00
Sandbach: Ashfields
Primary Care Centre, Middlewich Road
Mondays 11.00 - 12.30
Wallasey: Seacombe
Childrens Centre
Thursdays 11.30 - 1.00
Winsford: Wharton
Childrens Centre
Wednesdays 2.00 - 3.30
Baby Massage by Zenchi
Chester
Baby massage classes.
01244 660685
nickyabell2@hotmail.com
Chester, Wrexham
Infant Massage
classes From 1 month to pre-crawling. Benefits baby and parents; helps with
colic, sleep, constipation and improves bonding.
01244 347074
moferrie@talktalk.net
www.moferrie.co.uk
Baby Massage in Blacon
Blacon
Baby massage classes. Sure
Start.
Dee Point Infants Mobile. Thursdays 1.00 -
2.30
01244 398644
Baby Massage in Cheshire - IAIM
Congleton, Macclesfield, Sandbach,
Holmes Chapel, North Staffs
Baby massage classes run by a qualified IAIM massage instructor. Call or
email for an information pack.
01260 299337
mail@cheshirebabymassage.co.uk
www.cheshirebabymassage.co.uk
Baby Massage in Halton
Ditton Community Centre
0151 420 5482
Baby Massage at Stoneycroft Children's Centre
Stoneycroft
Children's Centre, Liverpool
StoneycroftChildrensCentre@liverpool.gov.uk
www.liverpool.gov.uk/childrenscentres
Wilmslow Methodist Church
Water Lane, Wilmslow
Baby Massage Group. Come and learn the strokes in a relaxed, friendly
environment & meet others. Phone first please!
01625 528 892
judith@wilmslowmethodists.org.uk
www.wilmslowmethodists.org.uk
Baby Odeon
Odeon Cinema, Bromborough
Special showings with auditoria lights brighter and sound lower for parents
with babies & very young children. Wednesdays at 11.30 a.m.
0151 334 2861
Odeon.Bromborough@odeonuk.com
www.odeon.co.uk
Blacon
Blacon Library Tuesdays
10.00-11.00
01244 390628
Wirral
Brain games, light shows, sign language, music & dance, songs & rhymes, baby
whispering, exploratory play, bonding & massage.
07814 941048
wirral@babysensory.co.uk
www.babysensory.co.uk
The 'Baby Zone'
Tilston War Memorial Hall,
Tilston nr Malpas
Breastfeeding support drop in with breastfeeding counsellor and local health
visitor. Wednesdays 12.30 - 2.30
0845 120 2918 ( La leche league helpline)
Julie@delfrowlandson.fsnet.co.uk
www.laleche.org.uk
Big Bill's Bikes
(Buggy repairs)
Chester
Bill repairs the tyres of baby jogger buggy
pushchairs (also known as all-terrain buggies or travel systems).
079 666 31903
bill@bigbillsbikes.co.uk
www.bigbillsbikes.co.uk
Birkenhead
Chiropractice gives non-invasive pain relief during pregnancy, which is safe
for babe. Treatment of your child's "growing-pain" and colic a speciality.
0151 647 7989
idamoos@yahoo.com
Weaverham/Barnton
Baby Yoga and Massage - gentle exercise and relaxation for babies and
parents/carers. Bonding, calming and stimulating. Special babies especially
welcome.
01606 852757
babyoga@jo-kirwin.co.uk
Northwich area
Wonderfully relaxing and strengthening pregnancy yoga classes
– meet other pregnant
women in a relaxed and nurturing environment.
0160642668
alison@blissfulliving.org
Grappenhall, Lymm, Stockton Heath
Baby massage classes 6 week courses.
01925211009
pritchard123@ntlworld.com
North
Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester
Maternity and nursing lingerie specialist. Full size range in attractive
and comfortable designs. Advice on-line, by phone. Home/hospital fitting
service.
0845 373 3875
enquiries@bras4mums.co.uk
www.bras4mums.co.uk
Breast Feeding Friendly Premises Scheme
North Wales
Look on cafes and shops for
Breast Feeding Friendly
Premises Scheme logo.
Aston
SureStart Centre, Larch Ave
Mondays 1.00 - 3.00
Blacon, Chester
Dee Point Primary Mobile
Wednesdays 12.00 -1.00.
01244 390628
Broughton
Broughton Clinic
Mondays 12.30 - 1.30
Buckley
Buckley Westwood centre, Tabernacle St
Fridays 1.00 - 3.00
Flint
Flint Clinic, Borough Grove
Mondays 1.00 - 3.00
Lache, Chester
Every Wednesday 12.30 - 14.15 at Lache Family Centre. Open to any mum who is
breastfeeding, don't need to have problems to come along!
01244 682991
Northwich, Altrincham, Appleton, Birchwood
Post natal exercise classes for new mums with baby in tow! Power walking
class combined with strengthening and toning exercises.
07971 596529
emma@buggyfitcheshire.co.uk
www.buggyfit.co.uk
Bumps & Babes in Blacon
Blacon - Dee Point Primary
Mobile
Bumps & Babes. Support and advice on pregnancy or bringing up a child.
Baby massage. Older pre-schoolers welcome too. Tuesdays 1.00 - 2.30
01244 398644
Chester
"Bumps & Babes"; 1-2 years old parent and toddler group; toddler play sessions with toys, trikes,
ball pool and bouncy castle.
01244 380444
www.northgate-arena.com
Cheshire
Birth and postnatal doula, providing one to one continuous support for
pregnant and labouring women.
0161 439 6605 or 07970 882250
jo.hawkesford@hotmail.co.uk
www.cheshiredoulas.co.uk
Cot Death Association
UK
Makes available apnoea/respiration
monitors free of charge to families with a baby "at risk" from cot death.
01635 861771
Mid Cheshire
Infant massage for babies aged 6 weeks to crawling, both group classes and
one to one instruction available.
01606 783294
caroline@creativecalm.co.uk
Crewe and Nantwich Multiples Group
Crewe and Nantwich
Offer support, information and friendship to families with multiples.
info@crewemultiples.comsyte.com
www.crewemultiples.comsyte.com
Cry-sis
UK
Helpline for parents with crying or sleepless children.
020 7404 5011
Deeside Breastfeeding Support Group
Aston Centre, Higher Shotton
Breastfeeding support group for mums and mums to be. Breastfeeding questions
answered. Informal
chat. Monday 1.00 - 3.00.
01244 823234
deesidebreastfeedingsupport@fsmail.net
deesidebreastfeeding.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/
Bolton and Walkden
Holistic therapies, relaxation workshops, on-site massage (e.g. at home or
at scans). Also aromatherapy. Gift vouchers available.
07913708419
emma@empathyholistics.co.uk
Manchester and Cheshire
First Steps offer private antenatal classes of varying formats in various
locations, we are fully insured and are NCT trained teachers.
07810 237384
firststepsantenatal@hotmail.co.uk
Wallasey
Qualified therapist with FHT and practice holistic therapies as well as
infant massage (one and one or in a group setting).
07906 816549
holisticmassage@homecall.co.uk
Chester
Homeopathy is ideal in pregnancy and for
babies and children as it is a gentle yet effective. Can help if child is ill, angry, unhappy or frightened.
Hoole URC Parent & Baby Group
Hoole
Parent & Baby Group. Hoole
United Reformed Church, Hoole Road. Tuesdays 9.30 -11.30.
01244 680445
North West
Sick and premature babies benefit greatly from donated human milk.
Breastfeeding mothers can donate expressed milk which is collected from your
home.
01244 366416
lynda.coulter@coch.nhs.uk
Parent and baby yoga sessions. Wholesome fun for everyone! Suitable for babies aged 8 weeks and upwards.
0161 374 2414
info@infacalm.co.uk
www.infacalm.co.uk
Hoole, Chester
Learn the art of baby massage in relaxed surroundings and enjoy the rewards.
Five one hour lessons over five weeks.
07982 027987
hello@iristherapies.co.uk
La Leche League
UK
Breastfeeding information and support
0845 456 1855
www.laleche.org.uk
Love Maternity
Wilmslow
Stylish & Affordable Maternity Wear from Europe's Leading Designers
Including Seraphine, Crave, Picchu, Homemummy, Noppies and Much More....
01625 522288
info@lovematernity.co.uk
www.lovematernity.co.uk
Drop-in centres offering breastfeeding support and information. Mums can bring lunch. Refreshments provided.
Llay Resource Centre,
Market Square. Llay
Mondays 12.30 - 1.30
01978 859020
Chirk Clinic, Castle
Road, Chirk
01691 773581
Tuesdays 1.30 - 3.00
Massage and Acupressure for Pain Relief by Zenchi
Chester
Workshop for pregnant mums and birthing partners
on pain relief techniques: acupressure,
massage, essential oils, relaxation, breathing.
01244 660685
nickyabell2@hotmail.com
Congleton, Sandbach
Two hours including baby massage, baby yoga, music, percussion, Rhythm Kids
, baby signing, scrapbooking, crafts, sensory time and heuristic play.
01260 299337
mail@mybabytime.co.uk
www.mybabytime.co.uk
Nationwide
0870 444 8707
www.nct.org.uk
Local contacts:
The details below are of local volunteers usually with babies and young
children themselves.
Central & South
Manchester
0870 220 5845
a-guttridge@nct.org.uk
Chester
Support and information for parents-to-be
and parents of babies and very young children.
07005 802 614
nctchester@yahoo.co.uk
East Cheshire
0870 421 4703
chorley@national-childbirth-trust.co.uk
Liverpool
0870 421 4772
Mid Cheshire
0870 421 4578
Malpas & District NCT (postcodes SY13
& SY14)
Meet (during term time) every Friday 9.30-11.30 at
High Street Church, Malpas cost is only £1.50 per family which includes play
and interactive music time & refreshments. Come along if you are an
expectant parent or have a child or children we will make you feel very
welcome. no need to be a member of the NCT just come along.
01829 250448
s_devaney@tiscali.co.uk
www.nct.org.uk
North Cheshire, Warrington and surrounding area
Contact us for details of our coffee groups, bumps and babes group, babes in
arms cinema events, toddler groups etc. as well as our services such as
antenatal classes, breastfeeding counsellors etc.
0870 421 4709
South Cheshire
General enquires - 0870 220 5864
Antenatal enquiries & bookings - 0870 220 5863
enquiries@nctsouthcheshire.org.uk
Stockport
0870 2205845
a-guttridge@nct.org.uk
Trafford
0870 2205845
a-guttridge@nct.org.uk
Wirral
0870 421 4875
sally_beddoes@hotmail.com
St Giles Church, Wrexham
Weekly coffee and chat for parents of young children or babies wanting to
get to know other people with young children, or just wanting some help,
support or advice. Thursdays 9:30-10:30. Cost: 50p
Wesley Coffee Bar, St John Street,
Chester
(down from Eastgate clock towards amphitheatre)
Drop in social time for mums, dads and babies - opportunity to meet others
looking after little ones. Health visitor present 1st Monday in month for
informal chat. Every Monday morning except bank holidays.
07739 901732
rosie.johnston@btopenworld.com
Chester
Develop skills for labour and early motherhood, adapt and improve your
posture and re-discover your figure after the birth.
07866 889 136
Info@PilatesInChester.co.uk
www.PilatesInChester.co.uk
(Parents of multiples - Twins or more Club)
Christ Church Hall, Higher Bebington, Wirral
Twin Club every Friday during term time. Snack for kids and cup of tea for
mums... Friendly and relaxed..as can be!! For expectant mums, babies,
toddlers and preschoolers. Fridays during term time 1.00 - 2.30
0151 608 1795
Derbyshire@family5651.fsnet.co.uk
Cafe Academy, Queens Park, Crewe
Coffee morning for bumps, babies and toddlers. Fridays 10.00 - 12.00.
01270 611523
melissa_asbury@hotmail.co.uk
Pre-Birth Experience
Blacon - Dee Point Primary
Mobile
A friendly and informal group for pregnant mums
(and dads). Pregnancy advice and information through games,
videos, relaxation
Wednesdays 1.00 - 3.00
Reflexology for Conception, Pregnancy and Birth
Wirral
Reflexology is a gentle, holistic treatment,
helpful during pregnancy and labour. Current studies show that reflexology can assist with sub-fertility.
07981 473458
caroline123@toucansurf.com
Irby
Pregnancy massage to Mums 2 B using a specialist pregnancy bed so you can
lay on your front. Reiki for babies and kids. Gift vouchers.
0151 648 9090 or 07745 690 320
reisharki@AOL.com
www.reikidiva.co.uk
Chester and Wirral
Quality age-related music classes for babies.
Coffee mornings for babies under 6 months are free for more than 10 babies
07789867589
julia@rhythmtime
chester.fsbusiness.co.uk
www.rhythmtime.net
UK
Offers advice on how on
choosing car seats, use of seat belts during pregnancy etc.
info@childcarseats.org.uk
www.childcarseats.org.uk
Sing and Sign Baby Signing Classes
Learn how to communicate with your baby before speech it's fun and easy.
Voted UK's favourite Activity 2007.
www.singandsign.co.uk
Bolton & Blackburn
0161 408 2432
carolinewood@singandsign.co.uk
Cheshire East:
01928 726346
rebeccamccreadie@tiscali.co.uk
Chester. Hoole community centre
01244 372304
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
01244 372970
singandsignwirral@yahoo.co.uk
Liverpool
0151 678 9933
wendy.scothern@ntlworld.com
Little Sutton, Wirral
01244 372970
rachelnightingale@singandsign.co.uk
Hoylake, Wirral
Sign language for babies 0 - 2 yrs, learn to communicate with your baby
before they can speak through signs and songs.
07970735874
kelly@thompsons-services.co.uk
Tarporley Baptist & Methodist Church (school room at the back of the
church).
If you are a breastfeeding mum please come
along anytime between 12.30 and
1.30pm on Tuesdays. Every week, midwives and health
visitors will be there to offer support and a cup of tea whilst
providing a comfortable place for mums to feed their babies.
Tarporley & District NCT Group
Tarporley
Toddler & Baby groups, coffee mornings, antenatal classes, trips and much
more.
0870 4208938
tarporleynct@hotmail.com
Chester
Mums Baby & Buggy Outdoor Exercise classes. Tuesday mornings and
Wednesday afternoons.
Please call Claire to book your place.
07834 494818
Claire@time2train.me.uk
www.time2train.me.uk
TinyTalk is a baby/toddler signing class which helps children to communicate
with their parents long before they can talk. Birth to 2 years
www.tinytalk.co.uk
Chester & North Wales
01244 534348
samanthad@tinytalk.co.uk
01925 445143
theresem@tinytalk.co.uk
Northwich and Knutsford
01606 891338
07968 110670
jennyf@tinytalk.co.uk
Tots Time
Chester - Ebenezer Baptist Church
Babies and toddlers can play while their carers meet for tea and a chat.
Thursdays 9.30 to 11.30 (term time only). Francis Street.
01244 316346
thecrerands@ntlworld.com
Blacon Children's Centre,
Carlisle Road, Chester
Small, friendly group for parents with, or expecting, twins or more.
Children can play and mums can chat. Midwifes to answer questions.
Every other Wednesday morning 10.00 - 12.00.
01244382235
surestart.midwives@coch.nhs.uk
Zenchi Holistic Health, Pregnancy to Maturity
Cheshire area
Range of bodywork therapies from active birth & baby massage workshops to exercise
classes with your baby. Also sports injuries, Shiatsu,
on-site massage & LaStone therapy.
01244 660685 or 07984 620825
nickyabell2@hotmail.com
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