The BUMP&CO. bi-weekly newsletter for pregnant and new parents in Hong Kong
🌬️ THE POWER OF HYPNOBIRTHING
This week my husband and I were lucky enough to experience a birth preparation session with the amazing CalmBirthHK and I cannot recommend it enough! I know many people think of hypnobirthing techniques as an airy-fairy, hippy approach to birth but this is so far from the truth.
For those of you who don't know, hypnobirthing uses a series of techniques that focus on reducing our stress response which, by nature, inhibits the progression of labour. It's very scientific and focuses on both the physical and psychological response to labour, creating more awareness on how we can influence our own hormones. The session was wonderfully practical and informative and we've been given some great homework to prepare us even further.
More details about CalmBirthHK below!
🏙️ NEIGHBOURHOOD MEET UPS Thank you so much to the mumbassdors that have volunteered so far to take charge of getting more meet ups underway. I would love to see mums continuing to suggest meet ups in the whatsapp groups but this really does rely on people organising and committing!
If you would like to get a meet up happening near you, please do reach out - we are all about connecting parents so we aren't on this crazy ride of parenthood alone and would love your help!
Not in the group yet? Join us below 👇🏼
WHAT'S ON FOR BUMPS?
SOCIAL ANTENATAL PROGRAMME
Book your spot now to:
🟡 learn everything about birth, baby and beyond
🔵 make friends with parents with similar due dates
🟠 meet experts to help you on your journey
🗓️ 6 x sessions
⏰ 7-9pm weekday evenings
📍 HK Island
🏷️ $2800 per couple
These two programs will definitely sell out...so grab a spot if you're having a summer baby!
Find all other due date programmes here
BIRTH BREATHWORK COURSES 🍃
In this 2 hour class, you'll learn three breathing techniques that will help guide you through the stages of labour, and hopefully stay with you for life beyond birth. Although we all breathe unconsciously very successfully, the type of breath you require for labour is much more purposeful and aimed at helping you work with body and baby. Just as you'd train for a marathon, focused breath requires some technique and practice makes perfect! 🗓️ Saturday, 22nd March ⏱️ 09:30-11:30 📍 Omkara Studio, Central 🎟️ Book a spot here.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE WITH UP!HEALTH ✨
How can chiropractic care benefit you both during pregnancy and after childbirth? 1. Birth preparation and optimise baby’s position – better spinal and pelvic alignment is associated with better birth outcome, and optimising your pelvic function and creating more space can help with baby’s position such as breech or posterior postion. 2. Lower back pain, pelvis pain, pubic pain during or after pregnancy 3. Neck and shoulder pain, rounded posture associated with feeding and taking care of a new born. 4. Advice on the ergonomics of sitting, breastfeeding and carrying baby Want to know more? Check out Up!Healths FAQs of Pre- and Post-Natal Chiropractic Care here. Got more questions or want to book in an appointment, click here. @uphealthhk
MIDWIFE LIVE TALK 🗣️
Midwife Live Talk is a regular Zoom call brought to you by Karin Siegler (German and Hong Kong registered midwife) and Anna King (moderator and mother of two)! An international supportive WhatsApp group and interactive (free of charge!) Zoom calls targeted at parents and parents to be, just like you! A place to have real conversations with experts in the field and authentic people. In our next Midwife Live Talk, we chat to hypnobirthing instructor, Lindsay from Calm Hong Kong, all about hypnobirthing. What it is, how it helps with birth, how to practice, tips on setting up your birth space, and how you can use hypnobirthing even during a caesarian. Wednesday, 26 Feb at 8:30 PM HKT, 12:30 PM UTC 📆 Wednesday, 26th February
⏱️ 20:30 HKT
📍 Zoom Meeting here. Meeting-ID: 895 4475 6269 Password: 536407
Join the “Midwife Live Talk” WhatsApp group here.
GIVE THE GIFT OF A FLOAT ☁️
Whether pregnant or post natal, Float Therapy is the ultimate way to relax and recover. The salt water allows you to be weightless and enjoy some much needed peace and quiet.
🎟️ DM to book: +85255706033 @lfoatco.hk
WHAT'S ON FOR BABIES?
FEW MORE DAYS TO SIGN UP FOR STROLL WITH STROLLERS 🛞
A gentle hour along with pier with other new parents, strollers optional!
NEW CLASSES FROM LITTLE 💜
💰DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR BUMP&CO. MEMBERS!
Little asked, and Little provided - new sessions in Wan Chai!
Are you looking for gross motor development sessions for your baby in a gentle + encouraging environment with experienced teachers?
Look no further!
🎟️ Grab a spot on one of their sessions, here.
OR
Subscribe for their best pricing here.
@little.massage.yoga
PIP PRESENTS - A WORKSHOP ON NAVIGATING INFANT SLEEP 💤
Join PIP for a practical workshop about infant sleep...
Led by PIP’s paediatric nurse, Saffron Brown and sleep consultant Margot Carpenter.
Learn effective strategies for:
- establishing routines.
- recognising cues.
- understanding the impact of developmental milestones.
- navigating sleep regressions.
Bring your little one to play at PIP, whilst you connect with other parents and have your questions answered!
This workshop is free for PIP registered families.
Non-registered families $72. 📆 Tuesday, 25th February
⏱️ 10:00 - 11:00
📍 PIP Studio, 14C Casey Building, 38 Lok Ku Road
🎟️ Secure a spot here.
@intparentinfantprogram
LITTLE NATURE WANDERLUST 🌿
Are you looking for 🌿Reggio Emilia Inspired 🍃 playgroups and party entertainment?
Little Nature Wanderlust offer both regular & private sessions, home kits (with taste safe ingredients) and party entertainment!
📆 Monday to Saturday 📍 Causeway Bay, Central, Mui Wo, Kowloon station and the BimboConcept playroom
🎟️ Reach out to enquire: +6992 2967 @littlenaturewanderlust
MUMMAS WHO MOVE 💃🏽
Ready to get moving in Mummas Who Move's relaxed and welcoming classes! Babies ALWAYS welcome and many exercises involve using baby as an extra weight!
Contact Mummas Who Move to book your spot!
WHAT'S BEEN BUMPIN'?
THANK YOU FABULOUS MUM (& DAD) SPEAKERS 🫶🏻
Another big thank you to this month's speakers who shared their birth stories with our April bumps. We love that you are so keen to help other parents as they prepare for their delivery.
Thank you Claire, Naomi, Katie & Scott for taking the time to share your stories.
NEWBORN CARE, BABY WEARING + BIRTH REBOZOS!
Here are the April group trying on carriers and testing out prams in their first session. Our March bumps learnt all about taking care of their much anticipated arrivals and Faye got Rebozo'd by Dee the Doula! Not bad for 2 weeks work!
NEW 'MADE IN HONG KONG' KIDS ON THE BLOCK 👶🏼
There is no end to the cuteness of the BUMP&CO. babies 💗 Please DM Faye directly to share your snap!
Welcome to the magical baby Sienna, and huge congratulation to parents Mayda and Thomas!
BUMP REUNIONS!
Amazing to hear that our September bumps (now babies) had a little reunion this weekend. I've also been bumping into other little meet ups of mums and dads (and babies) that met on their BUMP programme which is just so LOVELY to see!
Also great to hear more neighbourhood meet ups kicking off and people connecting. Socialising is so so important for mum (& dad) and baby!!!
We love hearing about friendships and community that you have found through BUMP&CO. - please keep sharing your photos and friendship stories as it makes our hearts sing!
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