BCT - Brussels Childbirth Trust

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Pregnancy information? Prenatal classes? Postnatal support? Playgroups... and more? Then you've come to the right place! Join us, too!

With a truly international membership, the BCT is a great place to make friends for you and your children. BCT is Belgium’s leading source of pregnancy and parenting information in English. We have provided prenatal and postnatal support to (expectant) parents since 1978. We are member based. We are the largest International family community in Belgium with members from over 70 countries. This is the official BCT page. BCT is an entirely volunteer-run non-profit organization that provides help, support, and friendship to expectant parents and families in Belgium. Our services cover pregnancy information and prenatal courses facilitated by certified antenatal teachers and peer-to-peer postnatal support. We also organize year round events and activities where our members can socialize, share ideas and concerns, and make friends. Our courses, services, and events are an invaluable resource for English speaking families and parents-to-be, in the greater Brussels area. We also provide continued support throughout their wonderful journey of parenthood. We have a dedicated team of volunteers who are all members and parents themselves. They are hosting playgroups most days of the week at our beautiful Clubhouse in Ixelles. They are also organising regular meet-ups and play dates in various local neighbourhoods in Brussels and beyond. They are providing information, peer-to-peer support such as our babywearing service, cloth nappy information or sling library, and encouragement by phone and email, as well as they organise our free Members’ library with about hundred selected books on pregnancy, child development and parenting plus a range of children books.

„She emphasises that being able to move during labour not only improves maternal comfort but also supports the physiolog...
23/02/2026

„She emphasises that being able to move during labour not only improves maternal comfort but also supports the physiological process of birth, making labour smoother and more efficient for both mother and child.“

Traditionally, epidurals required women to remain in bed, limiting mobility and the natural movements that can support the progress of labour. Read more 👉 https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1983022/walking-epidurals-set-to-transform-childbirth-for-women-in-brussels/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1771822293

It's time again that WE ASK YOU FOR A SMALL FAVOUR:Please take a second to like or comment on or even share our posts if...
21/02/2026

It's time again that WE ASK YOU FOR A SMALL FAVOUR:

Please take a second to like or comment on or even share our posts if they appear in your feed... it would be really appreciated & help us to make sure that that we stay visible in the Meta universe and English-speaking parents-to-be and families do find us. THANK YOU!

You won't see anything cuter than this today: Babies at one of our playgroups!Join us, too, for lots of socialising oppo...
20/02/2026

You won't see anything cuter than this today: Babies at one of our playgroups!

Join us, too, for lots of socialising opportunities for families with babies and young children, for new parent support, for family events, for information talks and MUCH MORE! Details & website link in first comment below!

Preparing fully for the arrival of a baby takes time. Embrace this time for a rewarding experience. Our Birth & Parentin...
19/02/2026

Preparing fully for the arrival of a baby takes time. Embrace this time for a rewarding experience. Our Birth & Parenting courses consist of 16-17 hours course time plus a reunion once all babies are born.

Hybrid or fully in-person? You Choose!
Busy professional life? Travel plans? Prefer face-to-face learning?

Our 5 session HYBRID prenatal course takes place on weekday evenings in live online sessions and on weekend daytime sessions at our Clubhouse in Ixelles.

Our 7 sessions fully IN-PERSON course takes place on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings in the Tervuren are. Can’t attend a session on this course?
Flexible online options ensure you don’t miss content - and connection!

For course content, upcoming courses and all details, head over to the pregnancy-section on our website (link in the first comment below!)

Planning a little one’s party?Our Clubhouse in Ixelles is a cozy, child-friendly, beautiful venue where your celebration...
18/02/2026

Planning a little one’s party?
Our Clubhouse in Ixelles is a cozy, child-friendly, beautiful venue where your celebration gets the whole space - exclusively.

New: You can now host your child’s party at the Clubhouse on Wednesday and Friday afternoons - with a special midweek rate!

The Clubhouse rental is available to BCT members as one of the lovely perks of being part of the BCT community.

For details head over to our website (link in the first comment below)

Coming up this weekend in our community:Carnival-themed Weekend Playgroup hosted by Kate!Members, details and RVSP in ou...
17/02/2026

Coming up this weekend in our community:
Carnival-themed Weekend Playgroup hosted by Kate!

Members, details and RVSP in our app on Twizzit!

All our social activities are free and organised by members for members of the community. Join us too and meet & connect with English-speaking families! (website link in first comment below!)

Who else has got such a chair?
15/02/2026

Who else has got such a chair?

This…. 😅

Oh, look at this!Princesses and other "personalities" graced us at the Valentine-themed Story Time & Crafts.We're ever s...
14/02/2026

Oh, look at this!
Princesses and other "personalities" graced us at the Valentine-themed Story Time & Crafts.

We're ever so grateful to our members who allow us to share these lovely moments with you!

Wanna meet and connect with international families in Belgium? Join us too!
(link in the first comment below!)

We are so happy to have two experienced Early Years teachers for a one-off, practical phonics workshop designed especial...
13/02/2026

We are so happy to have two experienced Early Years teachers for a one-off, practical phonics workshop designed especially for parents.

This session will cover the basics of phonics, simple strategies you can use at home, and lots of easy ideas to support early reading. There will also be plenty of time for questions.

When: Sunday, 22 February PM @ BCT Clubhouse Ixelles

Free for BCT members who register via Twizzit/Offer/Talks forms.
Non-members are welcome to attend for 10€ and register via the link on our website (link below in first comment!)

BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ!A place to chat, share experiences with fellow BCT members, enjoy a cup of coffee, and of course… bre...
11/02/2026

BREASTFEEDING CAFÉ!

A place to chat, share experiences with fellow BCT members, enjoy a cup of coffee, and of course… breastfeed!

Hosted by certified breastfeeding supporter Jane who also facilitates our new Breastfeeding Preparation course.

Monthly meetings; next: Sunday, 22 February, AM @ BCT Clubhouse Ixelles

Members, details and RVSP in the agenda in our app on Twizzit.

For more postnatal peer-to-peer support in our community and to join us head over to our website (link in first comment below).

[Recall]"Health authorities in Belgium have further advised parents not to switch their baby's diet to alternative milk ...
11/02/2026

[Recall]"Health authorities in Belgium have further advised parents not to switch their baby's diet to alternative milk products not designed for infants. They call for continued trust in infant formula products and advise parents to consult the AFSCA website for the latest information on recalls."

Since the start of the year, numerous recalls have been issued for baby food products, including formula, across Belgium. What exactly is going on?

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BCT Clubhouse, Chaussee De Waterloo 620
Ixelles
1050

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