BCT - Brussels Childbirth Trust

13/09/2025

"It doesn't matter!"

10/09/2025

[Around the web] "we learned that most mothers enter postpartum with unrealistic expectations of themselves and their bodies. Some are left feeling purposeless and questioning their worth when the work of caring for a baby doesn’t fit with the narrative of a results-driven society."

When we say ‘rest’, we don’t just mean ‘sleep’, say Sophie Walker and Jodi Wilson. Rest takes many forms and parents should consider building all of them into their lives

07/09/2025

Parenting abroad can feel lonely. We know that! That’s why here at the BCT we say: It takes a village — and we’re yours.

From playgroups, neighbourhood groups, chat groups and family events to lifelong friendships, our community is here to support you at every stage.

Let us be your home away from home! Join us, like ten thousands of parents-to-be and families in the past 47 years: https://bctbelgium.org/join-us/

06/09/2025

Preparing for parenthood? Our Birth & Parenting courses give you confidence, knowledge, and support — all in English, right here in Brussels.

Hear from our members:
“Having now had my baby in Brussels, I couldn't have got through the first few months without my BCT village. From birthing classes, to WhatsApp groups, local area groups and zoom meetings, the BCT has given me a home from home and I am so pleased to have such a large support network. Thank you!”

Courses run regularly, face-to-face and hybrid - don’t miss your spot!
https://bctbelgium.org/pregnancy/birth-and-parenting-courses/

04/09/2025

Hello September!
Hello new members, welcome new families in Brussels and Belgium and congratulations if you're a new parent-to-be!

We're kicking off 'la rentrée" with an exciting line-up of playgroups, workshops, talks, events, courses, as well as social gatherings and playgroups. Here are just a few highlights:

Pregnancy in Belgium information webinar
Babywearing workshop
Pilates & more!
Talk: Raising Bilingual (or Multilingual) Children
Creative Journaling workshop
Back to School Family BBQ
Family Sleep Consultations
Back to School Picnic in Woluwe local group
Talk: Changing Career While Raising Kids
Story Time & Craft
Postnatal exercise (2 courses: postpartum recovery & open level)
Dads' Group meet-up
Talk: How to get back to a rhythm after the holidays
Nature Playdate in Brussels South local group
Breastfeeding Café
Birth & Parenting courses (in-person and hybrid)
Playgroups @ BCT Clubhouse in Ixelles
and lots of activities in our local groups in and around Brussels

You see, lots happening in our community! Annual family membership is only 65€, all our social activities are free. Join us too and meet parents with babies and young children like yourself: https://bctbelgium.org/join-us/

03/09/2025

[Around the web] "I am running on fumes, but there’s no stress leave when your boss is a toddler."

Full-time caregiving is invisible and undervalued. We must address maternal burnout – not simply medicate our way through it

01/09/2025

REAL LEARNING. REAL SUPPORT. REAL COMMUNITY.

3 things you’ll learn in our Birth & Parenting Courses:

*** Birth confidence - From the process and stages of labour to (Belgian) hospital birth procedures, sound information & expert knowledge empower you for your journey ahead

*** Newborn care - We prepare you for the early days with the new baby, hands-on and with insights and information to follow up on

*** Practical parenting tips and resources to find help and support

For course formats, dates, all details & to register visit our website: https://bctbelgium.org/pregnancy/birth-and-parenting-courses/