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. 

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    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. 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