Postnatal support

Every Mother and birthing person should begin life with a new baby feeling nurtured and powerful. Culturally we have lost much of the traditional wisdom that guided and nourished us through birth and motherhood. We care deeply about ensuring more mothers & families have the postnatal support that they need & deserve.

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Birth Collective Offerings…

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    Infant Massage

    Massage is a lovely way to communicate with your baby through nurturing touch and can help with relieving tummy pain or colic symptoms, improving sleep, soothing the nervous system and supporting development. The International Association of Infant Massage course is taught over five weeks and in the relaxed classes you will get to meet other parents, receive complimentary massage oil, refreshments and a booklet to take home. You will build on your knowledge week by week, to learn a full body massage. 

    Courses run regularly in Lewes and Ringmer. For more information visit our directory which has details of the local IAIM instructors.

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    Mothers Group

    Winter pop-up at The Lewes House of Friendship! Join us for tea, treats and chat in a warm, welcoming space where babies can play.

    Infant feeding support available from NHS trained volunteers. You are welcome to bring a lunch (nut free please) or pre-order a hot meal from the charity. £3 cash drop in.

    Fridays 11am to 12.30pm

    THIS GROUP IS PAUSED WHILE WE AWAIT FUNDING! HOPEFULLY BACK SOON!

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    Doula Support

    Postnatal doulas help support your recovery after birth, ease the transition to early motherhood and recognise the needs of your whole family.

    Doulas can help you plan for your postnatal time and visit you at home after the birth giving you regular support, rest, nourishment and care during this transformational time. Many postnatal doulas will include cooking, infant feeding support or massage as part of their offerings.

    Visit our directory for details of postnatal doulas working locally.

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    Nurture Hub

    Fee family drop-in with low cost refreshments, play resources for babies and children and regular talks & taster sessions from local practitioners

    Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm during term-time. At the Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes