The BUMP&CO. bi-weekly newsletter for pregnant and new parents in Hong Kong
We hope you've all had a wonderful Mid-Autumn Festival, ate way too many mooncakes and took some time to meet up with family and friends! As well as hearing all about the family get-togethers, it's been amazing to see the SOCIAL BABIES and SOCIAL BUMPS whatsapp groups starting to take off with so many meet ups happening in the last couple of weeks! Finding others in the same boat of you is so vital as part of your journey through pregnancy and into parenthood so we couldn't be happier to see connections forming.
It's also been great to hear your feedback about the newsletter being somewhere with all the pregnancy and baby happenings in one place and there is SO much going on in HK for both BUMPS + BABIES in the next few weeks, so we'll jump straight into it...
WHAT'S ON FOR BUMPS
BUMP & CO. Social Antenatal Programme
Expecting a little one in December or January, we only have ONE spot left on our Social Antenatal Course starting on the 2nd October....
Due in January or Febraury, see below...
Find all other due date programmes here
MIDWIFE LIVE TALK ON ALL THINGS PELVIC FLOOR
"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!
Join the “Midwife Live Talk” WhatsApp group here to learn about the next Zoom call.
FREE! PREGNANCY WORKSHOP
This workshop from Joint Dynamics will give an overview of:
• what you need to know about your pelvic floor and core
• Exercising safely during pregnancy
• Preparing your body for birth
English: 📍 September 23rd - 12:30-13:15
🗓️ Book here!
Cantonese: 📍 September 30th - 12:30-13:15
🗓️ Book here!
WHAT'S ON FOR BABIES
BABY CAFÉ - goes to the seaside!
We never want where you live to be a limiting factor on how big you can build your support village, and so....BABY CAFÉ is going on the road! First stop, Repulse Bay for coffee, conversation, babies (of course, plus a Q&A Session from Little - Gross Motor Development Classes founder, Jen. If you'd like us to bring BABY CAFÉ to your town, drop us a message here
Then we have Margot from Bubzzz sleep consultants joining us for our Central BABY CAFÉ to talk about all things newborn sleep and answer all those questions. Did someone say "regression"?!
LITTLE - FOR GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
Join Jen and the Little team for their Massage, Movement + Play sessions from 0-4 years. With group classes across, DB, Sai Ying Pun, TKO and Wan Chai plus options to book private 1:1's - there is something for every Little ✨ @little.massage.yoga
COFFEE MORNING IN DISCOVERY BAY
Come and join Marcella for a relaxed morning in a perfect baby and child friendly venue in DB! 📍 October 3rd ⌚ 08:45 - 10:15
BABY WEARING WORKSHOP
Join Leelaloom for a wovenwrap baby wearing workshop at Baumhaus! Together, they will help you build your confidence to wrap and carry your precious cargo! 📍 September 28th ⌚ 12:30-14:00 @babywearinghk
PRE + POST-NATAL FRIENDLY WORKOUTS
Ziggy runs weekly group classes for both pre and postnatal women at The Vault Fitness in Sheung Wan. Join her and quote "Bump & Co" for a free trial class when you come for the first time!
Whatsapp +852 2885 9300 @zig.fitmama @thevaultfitnesshk
MAMA'S CIRCLE
Mama's Circle is a weekly meet up for Mama's and babies to share in all things motherhood.
We have an abundance of knowledge and support for teens going through adolescence, but where's the soft landing for matresence? The overnight shift of becoming a mother.
Sessions take place in a well-padded gym, perfect for little ones to be there as Mama's take time to learn more about motherhood and share.
Dr. Kim Carder is a clinical psychologist specialising in child and family therapy. She is also a new mum diving deeper into the research of maternal mental health and is available for private support too. Kim fully understands that it takes a village! @inpsychwithdrkim
MATERNITY & NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY
Olena Mandryk Photography suggests booking your maternity shoot between 33-37 weeks pregnant and newborn shoots in the first 6-14 days after birth whilst they are still squishy! So get that in the diary as you don't want to miss out! Check out her work here!
Lastly, but by no means least...
COOKIES!
Custom sugar cookies and their famous fairy fuel cookies for breastfeeding mothers! @thecookiefairyhk
WHAT'S BEEN BUMPIN'?
BABY MEET-UPS!
There have been so many successful BUMP&CO. baby meet-ups happening, all across HK Island East, Cental/Sheung Wan and K Town/Sai Ying Pun all met up this week; it's incredible to see communities starting to form and some of the parents who have been through our Social Antenatal Programme venturing out with their babies! If you would like to join the next meet ups then be sure to join the SOCIAL BABIES whatsapp group. Was super sad to see the MId-Autumn baby picnic organised by one of our bump families rained off twice :(
MOCKTAILS &
BUMPS THAT BRUNCH
We held our 2nd Mocktail Night on Friday for expectant parents. It's so great to meet people going through the same thing so you can ease your pregnancy woes (and celebrate the highs!) together.
Wishing all the best to those who haven't got long to go!
Our October due date class also met for brunch this weekend - they've found their village just in time for baby's arrival!
Keep an eye out for more BUMP events coming up in October, we can't wait to meet more of you!
THE CUTEST BUMP&CO.
'MADE IN HONG KONG'
BESTIE 💞
Huge congratulations to Yen and Alex from the September BUMP group on the birth of their wonderful baby girl; Lucy!
We think she is absolutely rocking the BUMP "Made in Hong Kong" onesie!
BUMP + BABY SOCIALS
Join the BUMP & CO. social channels to find expectant and new parents in your local area. We 💛 bringing people together, and these groups will always be the first place to find out about meet-ups, events and all things bump and baby across Hong Kong!
Are you a vendor interested in being featured in the next Bump in the City? Complete the form here, and we'll be in touch!
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