Useful Links
Below are some links to other websites that new parents might find useful. BEN provides this information to help new parents but neither the Birth Education Network or NCT endorse these sites or the products offered - it is just a list in order to provide information:
Antenatal Teaching Information
www.antenatalclasses.com has information about NCT teachers listed on Birth Education Network.com
www.antenatalteachers.com has information about NCT teachers listed on Birth Education Network.com
www.antenatalteachers.co.uk has information about NCT teachers listed on Birth Education Network.com
www.ruthiepearlman.com/antenatal.html -Ruthie Pearlman - NCT antenatal teacher in North West London
Baby kit
www.babyconcierge.co.uk A shopping service which some parents have found useful
www.johnlewis.com Most nursery kit, delivered.offers baby shopping consultation in store
www.kiddicare.co.uk Main brands of buggy and other kit
www.twoleftfeet.co.uk Main brands of buggy and other kit
www.mothercare.com Basic baby kit
www.practicalpushchairs.co.uk Good service, reasonable prices
www.nappyvalley.co.uk Local second hand baby kit
www.nctms.co.uk NCT maternity sales. Great service.
Birth Place
www.birthchoiceuk.com Local hospital info
www.wellbeing.com Hospital info and good birth guides
Caesarean
0870 444 8707 NCT will put you in touch with a Caesarean Support Group near you
www.caesarean.org.uk Caesarean and vaginal birth after Caesarean
Childcare
www.hcma.org National Childminding Association
www.dfes.gov.uk Advice on choosing a nanny
www.gumtree.com Find a nanny or au pair
www.thenannysharers.co.uk Share a nanny
Cranio osteopathy
www.cranial.org.uk UK organisation for cranial osteopaths
www.headlines.org.uk Advice on where to get help, and free leaflet
www.plagiocephaly.org Info, research articles, discussion groups, links
Doulas
www.doula.org.uk Information and directory of doulas, including:
Stacia Smales Hill, Fulham Local doula NCT teacher 07786 000 730
Natalie Meddings, Putney 07976 261 542
First aid
www.safe-and-sound.org.uk Local first aid classes focusing on babies/children
www.theparentcompany.co.uk First aid for babies and children
www.bbc.co.uk/health/firstaidaction Find local courses
Holidays
www.babygoes2.com Good place to start looking
www.simplytravel.co.uk Kids clubs
www.mumsnet.com For discounts on the above!
Immunisations
www.doh.gov.uk Department of Health
Maternity services/Health Care Professionals
www.aims.org.uk Association for the improvement of maternity services
www.birthcentre.com Caroline Flint birth centre in Tooting
www.childrenandparentreflexologycentre.com offering reflexology for children and parents
www.independentmidwives.org.uk Find a midwife
www.infochoice.org Leaflets on many aspects of labour and birth
www.nice.org.uk Latest guidelines e.g. Caesareans, monitoring, induction
www.theprenatalcompany.co.uk Independent midwife offering private antenatal care
www.radmid.demon.co.uk Association of radical midwives
www.sheilakitzinger.com Info on water birth, traumatic birth and more
www.wellmums.co.uk Reflexology and antenatal support
www.womenswellnesscentre.com private medical clinic in Chelsea for women
Maternity/baby wear
www.bloomingmarvellous.co.uk Standard kit, shop in Parson’s Green
www.businessbump.co.uk Clothes for the office, and evening wear
www.formes.com French fashion, shops on Fulham Road and Covent Garden
www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk Now has a shop in Putney Exchange
www.nctms.co.uk Pregnancy/feeding bras and tops
Multiple Births
Nappies/environmentally friendly products
NCT
www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
www.nctms.co.uk NCT maternity sales. Great service.
Pain relief in labour Also see waterbirth section
www.babycentre.co.uk General information
www.babycaretens.com Hire TENS machines (& support NCT)
www.boots.com Hire TENS machines
www.hypnobirthing.co.uk Official website and practitioners
Premature birth
www.bliss.org.uk UK charity for sick/premature babies Helpline 0500 618140
www.tommys.org Info on pregnancy problems and premature birth - 0870 770 70 70
www.modimes.org US organisation March of Dimes, resources and support on premature birth
Support/chat
www.babycentre.co.uk Advice, info and chat
www.baby-greenhouse.co.uk Mostly chat and birth stories
www.mumsnet.com Advice, chat, product reviews
www.ivillage.com Pregnancy and birth related articles
Waterbirth
www.activebirthcentre.com Info and pool hire
www.sheilakitzinger.com Info on waterbirth & related guidlelines
www.thegoodbirth.co.uk Pool hire
www.waterbirth.co.uk “Splashdown” pool hire and information
Web Design and Hosting
www.undeux.com for web design and hosting
Yoga for Pregnancy
www.activebirthcentre.com a centre for pregnancy yoga
www.jessicabirthclasses.co.uk NCT qualified pregnancy yoga teacher
www.yogabirth.org A professional association of pregnancy yoga teachers
www.vitality-centre.com Yoga and lots more for mums to be
