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Dear all, I am a practising midwife and I run group antenatal courses. There are 2 spaces available on the refresher course I am running on September 15th and 22nd. If you are expecting your second (or third) child and would like a bit of brush up on labour, what to expect as a mother of 2 and tips to prepare you and your toddler for the new arrival, do not hesitate to get in touch! The course is informative, fun and full of useful information. Follow the link to read comments from previous attendees: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1491580,1491580#msg-1491580 or http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1482443,1502342#msg-1502342 If you were interested, contact me at: [email protected] and/or check my website for further information: http://www.ariadnasole.com I look forward to hearing from you, Ariadna 07598293625

Hi everyone, I have 2 spaces left on my refresher course due to start in a couple of weeks. This will run over to evenings, to brush up labour and birth and to get tips on life with a toddler and a baby! These are really good fun and a great place to meet other local mothers expecting their 2nd or 3rd child, with plenty of social events to get to know each other. If you were interested, email me at: [email protected] or check my website http://www.ariadnasole.com This course is ideal for those of you expecting June/ July! Really good course full of great tips! I also run group antenatal classes for first time parents, check out my website for dates and availability. You can also check on previous attendees comments: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1482443,1502342#msg-1502342 and http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1491580,1491580#msg-1491580 I look forward to hearing from you! Ariadna Sole

Hi ladies, I just wanted to drop a quick line to say that a space has become available for the 'midwife-led group antenatal course' due to start next week for 6 consecutive weeks. Ideal for Spring babies! If you were interest in knowing more about labour, birth and those early weeks with baby, and getting to know a group of other local expectant mothers due around the same date as you, drop me a line at [email protected], PM or visit my website: www.ariadnasole.com I would be happy to offer a discount considering the short notice. Here is a link to the course: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1320501,1320501#msg-1320501 Have a lovely pregnancy and enjoy your bumps! Ariadna Sole

Dear all, I hope you do not mind me chipping in quickly. I am a midwife and run group antenatal classes for 1st and 2nd time parents. I usually run 4 refresher classes a year and the next one will be on November 13th and 20th from 8pm to 10pm, ideal for those of you expecting December, January, even early February 2015. First session is labour (what to expect 2nd time, coping strategies and talking about your options) and second session preparing you (and your toddler) for the new arrival and what to expect being a mother of two. It is also a great time to meet other expectant 2nd time couples who live local. There are 2 spaces left, if you were interested, email me for more detailed information at [email protected] or call me at: 07598 293 625. My website is: www.ariadnasole.com and you can read comments from previous attendees: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1238496,1374171#msg-1374171 I look forward to hearing from you, Enjoy your pregnancies, Ariadna

Dear 2nd time parents, Are you pregnant with your 2nd baby? Are you looking for an antenatal course to brush up labour and prepare you for live with a toddler and a baby? I am a practising midwife and I regularly run antenatal courses for first and second time parents. On November I will be running another course for 2nd time parents for those of you expecting on December/January. The course will run over 2 weeks on November 13th and 20th from 8pm until 10pm. The First week will be about labour, what to expect 2nd time round, coping strategies and recovery time after giving birth. The Second week will be about feeding your newborn and preparing you for life with 2, as well as preparing your toddler for when the little brother or sister arrives. The course content is very flexible and I always try to accommodate any other topics that you may want to know about. The cost for 2 weeks is 100? and there are maximum 4 couples per group. If you were interested, do not hesitate to get in touch with me for an informal chat. You can email me: [email protected], phone: 07598 293 625 or PM me. You can also check my website for further information: www.ariadnasole.com or click on this link to see comments from previous attendees: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1238496,1374171#msg-1374171 I look forward to hearing from you, Best wishes, Ariadna Sole

Dear all, A space has become available for the group antenatal course for first time parents due to start on June 5th (a couple is moving out of London before baby's arrival), so if you are expecting end of July/ August and thinking to sign up for a course to know more about labour, birth, early weeks with your baby and to get to know other local couples expecting around your dates, then feel free to get in touch with me for an informal chat at 07598 293 625 or email me on [email protected] If you want to check my website for further details: www.ariadnasole.com You can find comments from other couples who have attended the course: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1238496,1238496#msg-1238496 or http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1032714,1082078#msg-1082078 I look forward to hearing from you and enjoy your lovely bumps, Ariadna

Dear all, There are only 2 spaces left for the antenatal course due to start on April 24th, ideal for those of you due on June / July. If you want to know more about labour, birth and those early weeks with your baby, and be part of a like-minded group of parents expecting around your dates and living in the same area, then do not hesitate to contact me. I am a practising midwife and I have been running group antenatal classes for many years. Once the course is over, groups carry on meeting on a weekly basis with their babies, which is a great support for us living in London. You can find lots of comments from previous couples who attended the course here: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1238496,1238496#msg-1238496 or here: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1032714,1032714#msg-1032714 You can also check my website for further details: www.ariadnasole.com If interested, you can either PM me or email me at: [email protected] I hope you are all enjoying your pregnancies! Ariadna

Thank you Anita!! Lovely to hear you are expecting your second!! As Anita said, I am a midwife and I offer group antenatal courses for 1st time parents. If you are looking for a course to gain knowledge on labour, birth and early weeks with your newborn baby and to meet a lovely group of expectant parents due around your dates who live in the area, then do not hesitate to give me a call at 07598 293 625 or email me at [email protected] for an informal chat. You can also check my website for further details: www.ariadnasole.com Here you find comments from previous couples who attended the course: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1238496,1238496#msg-1238496 I look forward to hearing from you, I wish you all a lovely pregnancy! Ariadna

Dear all, I hope you are all well and enjoying your little ones. I just wanted to drop a line about a workshop weaning/introducing solids I will be running on November 7th in East Dulwich (Clockhouse Pub). The course is run by a nutritionist with many years of experience, so it will be a great chance to ask her as many questions as you feel during the workshop. The workshop will cover: *when to start *what to feed your baby and what to avoid *progression of feeding and dropping milk feeds *purees (making, combining, textures, etc) *baby led weaning *allergies and intolerances *choosing commercial baby foods *suggested books ..........with tips and tricks throughout on how to make weaning healthy and fun! Really worth doing it to feel ready for the transition. Also, I am organising a 'First Aid course for babies and children', it will run over 2 Saturdays, these will be 16th and 23rd of Novmeber from 10am until 12noon in East Dulwich. Places are limited, if you were interested, email me at: [email protected] or call me for an informal chat at: 07798293625 I look forward to hearing from you, and keep on enjoying your little ones! Ariadna

Dear first and second time mothers, I hope you do not mind me posting this message here. I am a midwife, and I was reading some of your entries I wanted to let you know that I run first time parents and refresher courses for second time parents in East Dulwich. Courses are fun, dynamic, midwife and research based and overall non-judgmental. An ideal place to get the right information and meet other local mothers expecting around the same dates as you. I run first time parents course on a monthly basis, either weekend courses or 6 consecutive weeks on Thursdays. Check my website for further details at: www.ariadnasole.com or other comments by previous attendees: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1107393,1107393#msg-1107393 My next refresher course starts on Thursday November 7th and it will run over 3 weeks, so November 7th, 14th an 21st 2013, ideal for those of you due December 2013, January or early February 2014. During the course I cover labour second time round and pain relief as well as life with a toddler and baby, preparing the whole family for the new addition. All the groups I run keep on meeting on a weekly basis, which has proven to be a great support after you have had a baby. Send me an email or PM me if you were interested, I look forward to hearing from you, Enjoy your bumps! Ariadna Sole www.ariadnasole.com [email protected]

Dear all, I hope you do not mind me posting a message here. I am a midwife and I run group antenatal classes in East Dulwich. The course is very informative, dynamic, fun and a great place to meet other local couples expecting around the same dates as you. During the course I cover from labour to postnatal time, always from a non-judgemental point of view. You can check comments from other couples who already have done my courses at: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1032714,1072902#msg-1072902 Or visit my website for further detailed information at: http://www.ariadnasole.com Looking forward to hearing from you, Thank you for reading and enjoy your pregnancies! Ariadna

Dear all, I hope you are all well and enjoying your little bumps. I am dropping a line here to say that I am a midwife and run midwife-led group antenatal classes. These are informative, fun and dynamic, where we talk about labour and birth but also about you, your baby and your new life as parent. It is also a great place to meet other local mothers-to-be expecting around the same time as you. Groups keep on meeting on regular basis! The July/August course is now full, but I am running a September course and another one on October, please check my website for further information on dates and content: www.ariadnasole.com or just PM me with any query. You can also check previous couples comments here: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1032714,1082078#msg-1082078 Enjoy your bumps and speak to you soon!

Dear all!! I hope you are enjoying your bumps and all those 'get togethers'! Just droping a line to say that I am starting a second time parents/refresher group in 10 days, this runs over 3 weeks and I organise a social event while it happens and a final one once the course is over. There are still a couple of spaces available, so if you were interested, just PMd me or email me at [email protected] Equally, I am running groups for first time parents, these groups run over 6 weeks and we cover labour, birth and early days with your baby. During the course i organise 2 social events and a final one once the course is over. Check my website for details on starting dates to find out what group would suit you and your partner at www.ariadnasole.com You can also read some comments that other couples who have already done the course with me have left: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1032714,1032714#msg-1032714 Looking forward to hearing from you, keep on enjoying your bumps and have a lovely weekend, Ariadna

Hi Everyone, just a quick message to answer about the NCT classes. I am a midwife and run group antenatal classes at the Mag, in East Dulwich. The course lasts 6 weeks, it is dynamic and interactive, but also informative, research and experienced based and certainly non-judgemental. It is a great chance to meet other local mothers and prepare you for labour, birth and early days with your baby from first hand experience as a midwife. The course is a great alternative to NCT. During the course I invite 2 couples to tell their birth story, and you get the chance to practice different breathing and relaxation techniques throughout the weeks. Also, I organise 2 social gatherings while the course lasts and one final social when the course is over to make sure that the group carries on. Check my website for further information and to find out the course that would suit your dates: www.ariadnasole.com or just PM me if you want to ask me more. You can always check other entries from birthmatters and you can see all the comments left form other couples who have already been at my classes by clicking here: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?25,1032714,1032714#msg-1032714 Keep it local, keep it friendly! The total cost of the course is 230?, this includes 6 weeks 2 hourly course, weekly hand outs and other sources of information and access to my email (or phone) for endless information. Payment in installments is also available, just email for further information. I also offer postnatal and breastfeeding support once your little one has arrived and I run a mother and baby group for those of you who join the course! Looking forward to hearing from you and keep on enjoying your bumps!! Ariadna

Hi Katie and everyone the refreshers course for second time parents is going ahead, so if any of you may be interested do contact me via PM or email at [email protected]. The course last 3 weeks and the dates are March 5th,12th and 19th from 8 till 10pm so you can put your little ones in bed before the session starts. Needless to say partners welcome, though sometimes they are the ones baby sitting. The total cost of the course is 105?, and paying in installment is possible if this is more convenient. During the course i will organise a get together and a final one once the course is over. I hope some of you find this information helpful, enjoy your pregnancies and speak to you soon!! You can always check my website for further information and details: www.ariadnasole.com

Hi Katie, thank you for your message. I do organise second time mothers refresher groups when I get enquires. I am totally happy to organise a refresher course for March for those of you due April/May. I usually run them over 3 weeks, 2 hour per week with a social gathering during the course and a final one when the course is over. I tend to run them either Tuesday or Wednesday evening from 8 til 10pm, but timing is very flexible to accommodate the group's needs. The cost is 105? and it includes hand outs and email/phone contact for further enquires.I only run them if there are at least 4 couples interested, so if any of you would like to be part of it, please leave a message or PM me For further info or just for an informal chat! It would be really lovely to create a refresher group from this thread! looking forward to hearing from you, Ariadna

Hi Everyone, just a quick message to answer about the NCT classes. I am a midwife and run group antenatal classes at the Mag, in East Dulwich. The course lasts 6 weeks, it is dynamic and interactive, but also informative and research based. It is a great chance to meet other local mothers and prepare you for labour, birth and early days with your baby from first hand experience as a midwife. The course is a great alternative to NCT, as well as cheaper as it is a smaller business than NCT. During the course I invite 2 couple to tell their birth story. I organise 2 social gatherings while the course last and one final social when the course is over. Check my website for further information: www.ariadnasole.com or just PM me if you want to know more. You can always check other entries from birthmatters and you can see all the comments left form other couples who have already been at my classes! Keep it local and pocket friendly!! I am offering 10% discount to EDF followers as a X-mas special, so the total cost is 207? for 6 weeks, 2 hours weekly and unlimited access to my email for endless information!! I also offer postnatal support and breastfeeding advise once your little one has arrived. Looking forward to hearing from you and keep on enjoying your bumps!!