Complimentary Parent Education Classes & Events

Birth and Beyond Complimentary is recommended for all women/ birthing people and their partners registered with Royal Surrey Maternity. This free service covers the essential elements of pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period.

When you book a course it will appear in the Upcoming Courses Section of your Profile page. From there you will be able to review course information and access any links. If your course doesn't appear in your profile or if you have any questions about our free classes and events please email the education team at rsch.birthandbeyond@nhs.net

  1. Breastfeeding Drop in Clinic (after birth)

    Recurring event

    Course types

    •    Maternity Course
    •    Free Course

    Course summary

    Have you birthed your baby with the Royal Surrey with in the last 28 days and are struggling with feeding?

    Come along to our breastfeeding drop in clinic (no need to book)

    This face to face clinic is for clients who birthed with the Royal Surrey (including the home-birth team) in the last month and require support with breastfeeding.

    Please do not attend if you or a member of your house hold has symptoms of Covid-19 or any other contagious illness. 

    Organiser

    Maternity Events

  2. Colostrum Collection Clinic (Pregnancy)

    Recurring event

    Course types

    •    Maternity Course
    •    Free Course

    Course summary

    Learn how to express your colostrum in pregnancy and how to store it safely.

    We recommend attending this free 30min discussion and demonstration from 34 weeks of pregnancy.

    Colostrum

    Did you know that colostrum is made by the body from 14-16 weeks of pregnancy and is constantly reabsorbed and replaced until the breast milk "comes in" at approx. 72 hours after birth?

    This means colostrum can be hand expressed in pregnancy, without effecting supply at birth. Any expressed colostrum can be stored in small syringes and frozen for later use.
    Studies suggest parents who become familiar with their anatomy, and express prior to their baby’s birth, have more satisfactory breastfeeding experiences.


    However you are planning to feed your baby, colostrum can offer many benefits to babies. Parents who are choosing not to breastfeed can still give their baby colostrum by collecting prior to their baby’s birth and then giving it to their baby via a syringe for their first few feeds.

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    Maternity Events

  3. Early Pregnancy and Pre-Conception

    Recurring event

    Course types

    •    Maternity Course
    •    Free Course

    Course summary

    This free online Early Pregnancy & Pre-conception workshop is taught by one of our Specialist Education Midwives.

    We recommend you attend this class in pregnancy as early as possible (ideally before 12 weeks of pregnancy). For those planning a pregnancy this workshop will provide information regarding general health but not cover fertility advice. 

    During this 45-60 minute workshop our Midiwfe facilitator will discuss:

    • Diet and exercise for pre-conception and pregnancy

    • Foods to avoid

    • Vaccinations and screening tests available

    • What to expect from your maternity appointments

    • Information regarding our free, pregnancy classes

    • When to contact for help

    There will also be time to answer your general questions.

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    Maternity Events

    Start Dates

    1. 17 Feb 2025 Online webinar
    2. 17 Mar 2025 Online webinar

    Price

    1. From £0.00

  4. Meet The Midwives

    Recurring event

    Course types

    •    Maternity Course
    •    Free Course

    Course summary

    Would you like to meet more midwives from your continuity team and increase the chance of getting to know the midwife who may care for you in labour?

    Would you like the opportunity to meet and network with other local expectant families?

    Come along to your teams Meet the Midwives Events.

    For more information talk to your continuity team midwife.

    Do not attend if you or anyone in your household has symptoms of COVID 19.

    Organiser

    Maternity Events

    Start Dates

    1. 12 Mar 2025 Daisy Team/ Westborough Church
    2. 14 May 2025 Daisy Team/ Westborough Church
    3. 16 Jul 2025 Daisy Team/ Westborough Church

    Price

    1. From £0.00

  5. Rainbow Support Group

    Recurring event

    Course types

    •    Maternity Course
    •    Free Course

    Course summary

    Are you pregnant following a pregnancy or baby loss? 

    Would you like some additional support during your pregnancy?

    Would you like to meet other women/pregnant people who have also experienced pregnancy or baby loss and are now pregnant again? 

    A rainbow baby is a term used by some people to decribe a baby that's born after a pregnancy or baby loss. The name draws on the symbol of the rainbow, representing beauty after a dark time. Our Rainbow Support Group sessions are facilitated by our trained Specialist Bereavement Midwife Counsellor, Sheryl Roy

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    Maternity Events

  6. Sleep, Baby and You

    Recurring event

    Course types

    •    Maternity Course
    •    Free Course

    Course summary

    This free online pregnancy workshop is taught by one of our Specialist Education Midwives.

    We recommend you attend this class with your birth partner from 32 weeks of pregnancy. 

    During this hour workshop our Midwife facilitator will discuss:

    • Safe Sleep recommendations including airway management, and  TICKS guidelines for baby carriers
    • What to expect regarding infant sleep and why night waking is normal 
    • How normal sleep develops
    • How to adjust to the demands of normal infant sleep
    • Sleep Myths and what you can actually do to support your baby's sleep
    • When to seek support with sleep 

    This workshop includes time to ask your questions about newborn sleep and access to an exclusive baby sleep information leaflet.

     

    Details

    Most of the sleep information available online, on social media and presented by “Sleep Experts” is not regulated or evidence based. In fact, much of the available information is actually contrary to the physiological norms of a newborn baby. These often, unrealistic expectations lead to more stress and heartache for parents. 

    At the Royal Surrey Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing evidence-based, reliable, and realistic information facilitated by fully qualified, specialist, health care professionals so we have teamed up with Durham University to support you. 

    The Durham Infancy & Sleep Centre is one of the leading research centres for parent-infant sleep in the world. Led by Professor Helen Ball and home to a group of researchers examining infant sleep and parenting behaviour. In collaboration with Possums & Co, they have created Sleep, Baby & You; an evidence based programme, which trains health practitioners to address parental requests for support around infant sleep issues within NHS settings. 

    Sleep, Baby & You seeks to empower parents by providing information on what to expect regarding infant sleep, how normal sleep develops, and how to adjust to the demands of normal infant sleep

    Having completed the training our Specialist Parent Education Midwives are qualified to share their knowledge regarding baby sleep and dispel the many myths surrounding “sleep training”. 

    We invite you to attend our free Sleep, Baby and You Workshop in pregnancy to help prepare you a head of life with a newborn. We warmly welcome partners to attend this course with you. There will also be time to answer your questions. 

    The Sleep, Baby & You Workshop includes a digital antenatal parent leaflet created by the Durham Infancy Sleep Centre, which you will be able to access via the Sleep, Baby and You info pack. The leaflet is only available to class attendees.

    Your ticket enables you and your birth parter to attend the session together on the same device.

    Organiser

    Maternity Events

    Start Dates

    1. 03 Feb 2025 Online webinar
    2. 03 Mar 2025 Online webinar

    Price

    1. From £0.00