Don't forget to check out the details for the next Bump to What Now?! event!
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When you are done here why not visit Colchester Perinatal Hug to see our network of professionals catering for all your pregnancy, birth and postnatal needs!
Aly Sanders, Peer Supporter
I began volunteering as a peer supporter at the library just before COVID hit!
I gave birth to my daughter Zen in the summer of 2019 and my love for babywearing evolved. We had a hard time with evening crying for the first three months and nothing soothed her. We hired a sling from the library and she loved the movement and closeness. The sling allowed me to know I was meeting my daughter's desire to be close but have my hands free to feed and take care of myself.
Zen was exclusively worn in the sling for her first 5 months of life which I am sure has contributed to our incredible bond and her outgoing personality!
Use of the sling was the most valuable tool I had as a new mum. And the connection we have formed as a result of it is lifelong.
I look forward to supporting other mums, dads, grandparents in this incredible journey...after all it takes a village!
Training
Jan 2020-Peer Supporter training with Maria at Beautiful Bonds
2017-HypnobirthMidwivesUK teacher
2012-Qualified Midwife
HYPNOBIRTH MIDWIVES UK
Beautiful Bonds
Colchester Sling Library Supporting Pregnancy and Beyond
Have a private session with a fully qualified carrying consultant to find your perfect carrier or learn a new skill.
Choose a sling/carrier to hire or bring your own one for a fit check
Join us for our monthly social to mingle with other parents.
Group workshops are available covering some common carrying topics
Get in touch to find out our bespoke one to one sessions
Coming soon....
Lend Engine
A site where you will be able to browse slings to see availability and reserve for a library session
Stretchy wrap deal
Hire a stretchy wrap, 3 months for the price of 2!
Private workshops
Can't make the set dates?
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Have a group of friends who want to learn the same things as you?
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Perhaps you are part of an NCT group, or another antenatal class?
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Then contact us to book a private workshop for you and your friends at a date and time that suits you
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These sessions can either be in the Beautiful Bonds cabin or at your own home,
if the space is big enough for the numbers
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The host will receive a discount!
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