Directory
Here is an online version of the 'Useful Information' list that I have put together and distributed for many years. I hope that it continues to be of benefit.
I would really appreciate if any errors could be pointed out via the contacts page
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Yogabirth : the nationwide organisation of Childbirth Educators to which I belong |
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Counselling :
Jane Cheshire - lots of experience with all aspects of parenting.. |
482 283 |
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Homeopathy
Maggie Dixon, wonderful local registered family homeopath, runs
excellent first aid courses, labour remedy courses as well as individual
consultations |
429427 |
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Helios
Homeopathic Pharmacy - mail order deliveries labour kit, first aid kit,
general remedies and books. All people answering phones are qualified
homeopaths |
01892 537 254 |
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Vital Homeopathics Ltd. - same as Helios |
01484 540 925 |
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Shiatsu : Catriona Feirtear MRSS - lots of experience with
women’s health |
428 964 |
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Rebecca Davis MRSS - lots of experience with
women’s health |
444 145 |
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Acupuncture
Sue Davidson at Neal’s
Yard, enjoys working with
pregnancy, birth and conception. Also does home visits |
466 944 |
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Julian Scott : Acupuncture for children and adults |
427 835 |
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Henry Nield,
- also does Chinese herbs and Qui Gong - lots of positive feedback
from happy women |
427 999 |
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Homebirth Support Groups - Informal group meetings to discuss aspects of and issues around homebirth for women and their families wanting to know more about or considering homebirth. Rachel Stacey |
868961 |
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Breastfeeding : Local La Leche leader: Kate Westcott for support,
advice and information by phone or at baby cafe; Kate runs an excellent monthly meeting for breastfeeding
mothers |
464250 |
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Support, advice & information La Leche League |
0207 242 1278 |
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Herbalist : Sue Hawkey. The
most lovely
woman herbalist, experienced with women’s health, dietary advice and
supplements |
427 999 |
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Herbs For Health : Sue Hawkey’s brilliant shop in Otago Terrace, Larkhall - selling all sorts of useful things for example essential oils, Neal’s Yard products, herb teas and tonics Neals Yard Remedies: a great shop well worth a visit selling lovely products and books with very helpful and knowledgeable staff, also has complimentary therapists working in the airy treatment rooms upstairs
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427 999 466944 |
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Active Birth in Bristol : Dominique Kerr. Runs antenatal yoga classes and birth preparation workshop. Dom is now also running a teachers training for childbirth educators |
0117 968 6030 |
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Independent Midwives - The Bristol Birth Practise - for pregnancy, birth and after. Do you want - Care in your own home? Time to talk? Support and information? 24 hour midwife contact? Flexible care tailored to your needs? Your own midwife? Unveiling Birth - Fiona Shaw and Sheila Wilson
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Jo Taylor and Sally Randle 0117 924 5375 / 0117 909 0475 www.bristolbirth.co.uk
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Ros
Pears – Natural nutrition -
Helps to promote heath and healing in you and your baby through simple natural
means |
840 475 |
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Born
‘Visit
Born and discover a different approach to parenting’ - great shop
in Bristol bringing together a wide range of alternative products under one
roof. Well worth a visit. |
840 475 |
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MamaTENS Obstetric TENS hire, good mail out service, reasonable rates, quote Ref. JC359 Birth Pools - Born in water Rachel Stacey Birth Pool in a Box |
0208 5471999 868961 0800 0350514
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Aromatherapy massage : Lindsay Renwick , Fairfield Park |
338 142 |
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Cally Herbert, Fairfield Park..
Both these women have lovely hands and lots of
experience working with pregnancy |
425 029 |
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Reflexology : Helen Miller M.A.R. Very good with pregnancy; has been
working as a midwife for over 17 years! |
422 930 |
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Sheila
Stuart - MISPA MAR Diploma in counselling. Sheila is Helen’s teacher
and is highly recommended |
313 153 |
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Perineal Massage Oil From Earth Mother Aromatherapy who have over ten years experience of specialising in aromatherapy throughout the childbearing year and beyond. Phone for a mail-order catalogue full of really lovely organic oil blends Pubic Pain/ Pubic Symphisis Disfunction (PSD): Association of Chartered Phsiotherapists in Women's Health (ACPWH), this association have produced a leaflet explaining and advising about this painful and common condition, available from: www.acpwh.org.uk/docs/ACPWH-PGP_Pat.pdf |
020 8442 1704
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Nappies : The Real Nappy Information Service (based in Bristol) |
0117 909 3919 |
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The
Real `Nappy Association (based
in London) |
0208 299 4519 |
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Emma Harvey is a lollipop agent and will visit you in your own home to show you a range of nappies |
422 095 |
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Schmidt
Natural Clothing - offer very
attractive ‘h.p.’ arrangement |
01342 822 169 |
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Born - sell nappies from their shops in Bristol, make an appointment for a demonstration |
0117 924 5080
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Dinky Diapers : local nappy delivery and collection service |
0117 986 6167 |
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See
Women’s Environmental Network for campaigning information about real
nappies. |
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Women’s
Environmental Network : 87 Worship
Street, London EC2A 2BE
and
: www.gn.apc.org/wen - this is quite interesting, well worth a look! |
0207 247 3327 |
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AIMS : An Association to improve maternity services,
helpline 2 - 7pm |
0870 765 1433 |
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WITH WOMAN : A lovely informative site celebrating pregnancy, birth and motherhood |
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My Small World : a fabulous toy shop in Bath. Introduce your child to inspiring designs in natural materials ethically produced |
338 668 |
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Doulas : Positive Birth : A Bath-based doula service for new mothers and mothers to be Heather Reed : Heather is a lovely woman who I recommend highly |
482 216
858 719 |
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BirthChoice : helping women choose where to have their baby |
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One Mother One Midwife : campaigning group for one to one midwifery care |
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Cinema for Babies : 'The Big Scream' at the Little Theatre cinema on Thursday mornings - buggies welcome. £4.50 - includes free coffee |
330 817 |
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The Informed Parent : Support and information on your vaccination
decisions
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Box 870, Harrow, Middlesex HA3
7UW |
02088611022 |
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Other
sources of information surrounding vaccination (some pro - some anti) |
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What Doctors Don’t Tell You : the thinking person’s
guide to modern medicine.
If
you join, they offer updated information on relevant medical issues |
0800 146 054 |
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Beauty
Treatments Sam Attenborough -
wonderful beautician, facials, massage, very quick & not too painful hair
removal. Manicures, pedicures etcetera |
311 252 mobile 07740 708 080 |
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Bra’s Perfect Fit - a brilliant bra shop in Keynsham -
sell maternity and breast-feeding bra’s and have very helpful staff who
will fit you |
0117 986 0950 |
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Natural
Sources of Iron :
“Spirulina” (powdered seaweed). ‘Floradix’ (liquid or tablet form of easily
absorbed natural herbs, berries, fruit). Available from health food shops. Other sources are : red meat, parsley, watercress, all green
vegetables and salads, brown lentils, black molasses, whole grains, seaweed,
pulses, brewers’ yeast powder, sunflower seeds, egg yolk, nuts, dried
fruit, watermelon, mushrooms, cherry juice, raspberry leaf tea and all forms
of Vitamin C help absorption of natural forms of iron. |
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Organic
Foods J.P. Organics run a brilliant box scheme offering largely
locally produced organic meat and vegetables - Littledown Farm, Lansdown,
Bath, BA1 5TH |
460 674 |
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Baby
Massage 4 weekly classes run at Manver's St, following on from Rachel's
ante-natal with Lindsay Renwick |
338 142 |
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Water Babies Swimming classes for young babies |
0117 373 7959 |
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Post-Natal Exercises Friday a.m. 10.30-11.30, Manvers St. Baptist Church. Run by obstetric physiotherapist - free
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Charlotte
Voller runs corrective post natal exercises from her gym in the centre of
Bath. Particularly good for any post-surgery or other difficult births. |
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Post
Natal Pilates run by Mara Kirk
Reynolds |
464383 |
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Hunnybuns Specialist catering for young families, including
‘freezer filling’ |
447 844 |
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Baby Cafe - come and meet friends from ante-natal classes, eat cake and drink tea in this informal get together. Weds 2.15-4pm at Manvers St Baptist Church, Central Bath. £2.50 per mum.
Brilliant hair cuts for women - but you can bring your beautiful, noisy babies along to Hayley's baby friendly salon/house 07867571350 or 469170 |
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