BCT - Brussels Childbirth Trust

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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.

14/01/2026

The key feature in our app is the calendar with all our courses and classes, events, talks, playgroups and local group activities in one place. At anytime, members can see what's happening in our community. The app also processes registrations and sign ups and it supports event related communication amongst members.
Members can manage their membership via the app and they receive our weekly event newsletter. Our app also holds the access to our digital membership magazine Small Talk - all in one place!

Each member gets its personal profile and access free as part of their membership.

Join us too and benefit from all we do to support English-speaking families and parents-to-be in Belgium: link in the first comment below

12/01/2026

There is a lot happening within the BCT, but most importantly we are also a support network. Members find valuable daily life parenting support

*** in our many, in parts specialised, groups: https://bctbelgium.org/family-life/
*** in our resourceful (and pretty amazing;-) WhatsApp community
*** in our ever growing private group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrusselsChildbirthTrust/
*** our Info Team (info@bctbelgium.org) is happily taking care of specific requests for support
*** we of course connect parents with other local support organisations
*** the volunteers of our postnatal support team provide early day peer support, feeding support, cloth nappy information, babywearing workshops, Valley Cushion rental: https://bctbelgium.org/support/

Whatever you're going through, chances are at least one of us had experienced something similar and is happy to listen, to share their experiences and/or to connect you with other resources.

Join our community and benefit from all we do: https://bctbelgium.org/join-us/

09/01/2026

Pregnancy is full of questions, emotions and big changes - and preparing for birth is about so much more than information. It’s about feeling supported, confident and connected. We make sure that you don’t have to do this alone!

Our next in-person Birth & Parenting course, starting 14 January, brings together:
*** High-quality, interactive, evidence-based teaching
*** Hands-on practice that helps you feel ready
*** A focus on late pregancy, labour, birth & the early days with the new baby
*** A warm, supportive group of parents walking the same journey as you

Many parents tell us the course becomes more than preparation - it becomes a community they lean on through birth and into early parenthood.

The course starts 14 January, consists of 7 sessions, in-person, in the Tervuren area and only has a few spaces (for couples/single) left.

If you’re longing for calm, clarity and connection as you approach birth, this is for you.

Book now and join a circle of support that lasts beyond the course:

Our Birth and Parenting courses (online and in-person) are carefully designed to give parents-to-be time to explore the many issues and questions about pregnancy, birth and early parenthood as part of a friendly and supportive peer group, usually with due dates around the same time. Sessions involve...

08/01/2026

Hello January!
We are starting 2026 as we've ended 2025: with A LOT of interesting & fun events and activities. Here are a few of this month's highlights in our community:

Postpartum Exercises, Clubhouse Ixelles
Prenatal Fitness, Clubhouse Ixelles
First Aid for Parents, online and Central Brussels
Pilates & more, online and Wezembeek-Oppem
Birth & Parenting course, hybrid at Clubhouse Ixelles
Birth & Parenting course, in-person in Tervuren area
Confident Breastfeeding course, Clubhouse Ixelles
BCT Dads' Night Out, Woluwe
Coffee meet-up, local Waterloo group
Talk: New Year's resolutions don't work, online
Parent-Toddler Playgroup, local Woluwe group
Workshop: Personal Branding, online
Baby Rave, Clubhouse Ixelles
Positive Parenting course, online and Clubhouse Ixelles
Pregnancy in Belgium evening, online
Prenatal Group Reunion, Clubhouse Ixelles
Mums' Night Out, local Woluwe group
Babywearing Workshop, Clubhouse Ixelles
Breastfeeding Café, Clubhouse Ixelles
2026 inaugural meet-up, local Etterbeek/Central group
Self-Development Book Club, local Woluwe group
Sing with your little one, local Evere group
Dads' group, Clubhouse Ixelles
Greek speaking playgroup, Clubhouse Ixelles
Portuguese language group, Clubhouse Ixelles
Turkish language group, Clubhouse Ixelles

Plus many more playgroups, interest group and local group meet-ups!

Wanna join us, too? We welcome new families throughout the year, please join via our website (link below in first comment!) and have a look at how else your family can benefit from a BCT membership

03/01/2026

!!NEW!! It’s time to glow, dance, and rave - together @ The Clubhouse!

Our Baby Rave brings BCT families onto the dance floor with baby-friendly techno and trance beats to get everyone moving. Expect neon balloons, glow sticks, neon tattoos, fun choreographed dance steps, and magical sensory lights in a colorful, upbeat party atmosphere.

Music is kept at safe levels for all ages, and the dance floor is a space for families to connect through rhythm, laughter, and light.

New date: A Sunday afternoon in March! Members, check our agenda in the app for details and registration.

So many great activities and events for families are happening in our community! Join us too: https://bctbelgium.org/join-us/

30/12/2025

Birth is not just one day - it’s a journey.

Here at BCT, we believe parents deserve time, space, and support to prepare - together.

If your baby is due in March or April, our January course helps you step into birth and parenting empowered and with confidence, not fear.

Our next in-person Birth & Parenting course starts on 14 January, consists of 17 hours spread over 7 sessions and 3 weeks. Prepare for childbirth with ease and join our supportive community on international families with babies and young(er) children!

https://bctbelgium.org/pregnancy/birth-and-parenting-courses/

25/12/2025

Think it’s too early to prepare for birth?
Actually - January is ideal for parents expecting in March & April.

Our Birth & Parenting courses give you time to:
✔️ Understand birth options
✔️ Prepare for early parenting (the famous fourth trimester)
✔️ Ask questions as they come up
✔️ Practice relaxation techniques and babycare
✔️ Build a support network before baby arrives

The next IN-PERSON course for babies due in March and April starts 14 January.
It consists of 17 hours, spread over 7 sessions and 3 weeks and is followed up by a re-union after all babies are born.

For all details, the full course schedule & to register: https://bctbelgium.org/pregnancy/birth-and-parenting-courses/ |2

24/12/2025

Thank you to our members, volunteers, and supporters for being part of our community and for your continued support - past, present, and future.
Wishing you a warm festive season and a joyful year ahead!

19/12/2025

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy - For You and Your Baby!
Join our new PRENATAL FITNESS class and feel empowered throughout every stage of pregnancy. Our gentle, pregnancy-safe, small group workouts help you stay fit, support your overall well-being, and prepare your body for birth.

Each session ends with a calming relaxation segment—designed to help you breathe, release tension, and connect to the inner strength you’ll need during labor.

Move with confidence. Prepare with intention. Welcome your baby with strength and calm.

By Sirka Ginsel, a qualified and experienced sports scientist and therapist, trained to teach prenatal & postnatal exercises.
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Wednesday evenings (time tbd) January 07, 14, 21, 28, February 04, 11, 25, March 04
at BCT Clubhouse in Ixelles
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Members, for details and registration link check out our agenda in the app or our website: https://bctbelgium.org/courses-classes/member-courses/

18/12/2025

Baby due in March or April?
Now is the perfect time to prepare for birth and early parenting.

Our next in-person Birth & Parenting Course starts 14 January and is designed to help you feel informed, confident, and supported - every step of the way.

*** Small groups
*** Evidence-based guidance
*** Interactive
*** Time for group work, discussions, questions, hands-on exercises
*** Real connection, real support
*** A family community to socialise, for parenting resources, family events and fun!

For details and registration: https://bctbelgium.org/pregnancy/birth-and-parenting-courses/ |2

16/12/2025

Small Talk Winter edition has gone live!

We're inviting all our members to have a look and take advantage of a program for a Winter family trip to the beautiful town of Bruges. We have an amazing list of practical tips paired with emotional support for working parents who have a sick child at home or even need to take her to hospital. There's a great selection of family events and, for slightly older children, an introduction to the quite interesting and fun (and free!) Family Trail at the House of European History in Park Leopold.

Furthermore, we're having a look at perimenopause, at how families can re-organise and declutter their homes, at upcoming events in our community and at our WhatsApp community with a Q&A for new members to easily become part of this resourceful space.

As always there's much more, so we wish everyone HAPPY READING!

BCT members access this issue via the dedicated newsletter or via our app on Twizzit.

https://bctbelgium.org/parenting-resources/small-talk-magazine/

Adres

BCT Clubhouse, Chaussee De Waterloo 620
Ixelles
1050

Telefoon

+32480682441

Website

http://www.bctbelgium.org/

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