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Bayside Community Centre (next to Bayside Church) - Humpty Dumpty Group - Every Thursday during term time - 9:30 to 11:00am - Contact Ceadaoin Collins - 086 862 8896

 

Carleton Hall (Marino Community Centre), Shelmartin Ave, Marino, D03 AE09 - Humpty Dumpty Group - Every Friday during term time - 9.30 to 11.30am

 

Parent and baby meet ups (Babylink) Please message the Cuidiu DNE Facebook Page to get the link for the Babylink Whatsapp group.

 

One of the social events in the Cuidiú network is Parentlink. It is a parent-to-parent social/support group aimed at mothers with babies and toddlers. We meet once a week for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. Our Babylink group meets every wednesday in the Raheny/ Clontarf area (but all are welcome) between 10.30am and 12.30pm. There are also Toddler groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Baldoyle area at 10.30am for mixed ages. Our groups are small (6 to 8 parents) and we gather every week in one of the member's house. It is a great way to get to know other mums in the area. The little ones have a chance to make new friends and to develop their social skills and for mums it is good place to talk and to share thoughts and experiences of parenting. All are welcome, also non-members and mothers-to-be.

 

Cuidiu DNE hosts a variety of fun events for the whole family throughout the year. Some of our annual activities include Easter Arts and Crafts, Easter Egg and Treasure Hunt, Start of Summer Ice Cream Party, Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Sports Day, Halloween Arts and Crafts, and a festive Christmas party.  Our branch also hosts events for parents to have a well-deserved night out and also occasionally hosts helpful talks by professionals on parenting topics.

Our branch has qualified antenatal teachers offering antenatal classes and Pregnancy Relax Stretch Breathe classes (combination of antenatal and pregnancy yoga classes).

 

Antenatal Classes - 1-day workshop format covering labour & birth, coping with labour, breathing and relaxation techniques and pain relief options etc. with the emphasis on helping yourself have the most straightforward birth possible and also preparing parents to be able to make informed decisions.

 

We look at the process of birth, how to know you’re in labour, what your body has to do on the day, and what simple things you can do to help yourself. We cover interventions like induction, speeding up labour, instrumental birth and Caesarean births and what you can do to avoid them. We also explore what practices / policies / services you can expect from your chosen maternity unit.

 

We will also cover life with your new baby (breastfeeding, practical babycare, postnatal depression, changes in relationships, meeting your baby’s needs etc.). The group size is kept small so that everyone gets the most out of the course.

 

Couples also get membership of Cuidiú for the rest of the year and where possible we arrange a labour ward tour. We also have a postnatal reunion when all the babies are born.

 

See www.antenataldublin.ie or www.mybumpmybirthmybaby.ie for upcoming course dates in the Hilton Hotel or Bewleys Hotel at Northern Cross.

 

Also available on enquiry:

 

Private 1:1 classes

Refresher classes

VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) classes

Caesarean birth classes

If you have any questions about the classes or would just like a chat about your pregnancy, maternity care, options for birth etc. please contact Niamh on 086 857 7140 or dublinantenatal@gmail.com or Sarah on 087 962 5544 or sarahmccannmw@gmail.com

 

“Just to let you know baby Jason arrived safely and I got the natural birth I hoped for! The relaxation methods you taught us and visualisation and breathing really helped keep me focused through the first stage and I wanted to thank you!!! Thanks again.” Laura

 

 

Pregnancy Relax Stretch Breathe classes are on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in Raheny. This is a gentle weekly yoga-based pregnancy exercise and stretching class but also has antenatal education & discussion built-in and also has time to chat over refreshments which most pregnancy yoga classes don't have. I'm getting great feedback from these classes as they help you prepare yourself for labour & birth and the techniques you learn (relaxation, breathing, visualisation, positions) can really help you cope in labour. You can join the classes any time you like from 14 weeks. For those of you who are pregnant and have children already, it’s a lovely to take some precious time for just you and this baby.

“I loved every minute of my RSB classes as it carved out time each week that was just for me! The classes are so relaxing and also informative, with various pregnancy related topics discussed each week with the teacher and other Mums-to-be. I left each week feeling completely relaxed and de-stressed.” Aoife

 

Contact Niamh, 086 857 7140 / dublinantenatal@gmail.com / www.mybumpmybirthmybaby.ie

 

Click here for a full list of Cuidiú Antenatal Educators operating throughout Ireland.

 

Carri Dalton - 087 646 5584

Katie Morrisroe - 085 735 0950

Maile Miller - 089 615 9477

Monica McHugh - 01 808 3905

 

Baldoyle - Baldoyle Family Resource Centre, Grange Rd (behind the Credit Union) - Every Monday during term time - 09:45 to 11:15 am - Contact Sonja 083 818 6425

 

Donnycarney - LeCheile Donnycarney Community & Youth Centre (D05 X535) - Every Tuesday during term time 9:30 to 11:00am - Contact Elaine 087 770 8442