Rua Birth & Baby

10/08/2024

Morning! I’ve been long listed for a writing competition for a letter I wrote about motherhood - an honest reflection of my own conflicted feelings when I had my first baby. It’s called My Dear Baby Boy. I’m beyond delighted it was even considered.

If you’d like to read it (and even better, if you’d like to vote for it), it’s here - https://www.motherhood-uncensored.org/post/14-my-dear-baby-boy. Just click on the link to read and vote. Obviously if you want to vote for other longlisted entries, you can. But I’d much prefer you vote for mine! Thanks x

My Dear Baby Boy,There are a few things I’d like to ask you. But only in my head, because I’ll never say them out loud.I wanted to ask how the happiest part of my day is when you wake, yet also is when you fall asleep? Can you tell that I long for the moment you finally stop fighting sleep and s...

23/01/2024

Who is this survey for? This survey is for anyone who has experienced a pregnancy or birth in the last 12 months under the care of Epsom and St Helier maternity services. Who will see this feedback? The feedback is being gathered by user representatives on the Maternity Voices Partnership - we are n...

05/09/2023

Book your space on my next baby massage course, running Thursday 12th October - 16th Nov, 11am - 12noon. It's a lovely and relaxing 5-week course (no class on Thurs 26th Oct) for you and your baby, with time to chat and have refreshments afterwards.

Located in the Ambition School of Dance studio in Epsom Square, there's parking and space for buggies, and is very central to Epsom Town.

To book, visit https://bookwhen.com/ruabirthandbaby or go to www.ruabirthandbaby.co.uk

04/09/2023

I just wanted to let everyone know that the baby cafe will be returning on 13th September after our summer break.

22/08/2023

✨🌈Today is National Rainbow Baby Day 🌈✨

A rainbow baby is a baby born following the loss of a previous baby or child, miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy or termination for medical reasons. For many a rainbow symbolises hope and light after a dark stormy time.

Today is a day to appreciate our rainbow babies and their much-loved siblings that came before them⭐️.

This is a meaningful occasion for many. However, it is important to recognise that not everyone may want to celebrate this day. Each person’s journey of grief and healing is unique.

Whether you are celebrating today or not we are here for you 🫶🏻🌈💕

Linked are some useful resources and charities for extra support for pregnancy following loss.

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27/07/2023

🎉Welcome to all of our June babies...🎉

Please feel free to add any comments/suggestions/feedback and our wonderful Epsom and St Helier Maternity Voices Partnership team will respond to you as soon as they can 😊

16/06/2023

🎉Welcome to all of our May babies...🎉

🕊Sending love to the family of the angel born sleeping🕊

Please feel free to add any comments/suggestions/feedback and our wonderful Epsom and St Helier Maternity Voices Partnership team will respond to you as soon as they can 😊

15/06/2023

Bumps and Babies is on this Friday! Rachael, our Breastfeeding counsellor will be there if you have any feeding queries or need support.

Please come along, the group runs from 9.30 - 11.30am, at St Martins Scout Hall, Church Road, Epsom KT17 4AB (to the rear of St John Chandler Hall).

£2 suggested donation to cover cost of the hall, and lots of refreshments on offer. Everyone is welcome, you don't need to be an NCT member.

06/06/2023

🩺🩹Our Bumps & Babies group is hosting a Baby First Aid talk and demonstration (by a mummy paediatrician) at our regular Friday meeting this week.

Please come along, the group runs from 9.30 - 11.30am, and the First Aid talk will kick off between 10am and 10.30am, at St Martins Scout Hall, Church Road, Epsom KT17 4AB (to the rear of St John Chandler Hall).

£2 suggested donation to cover cost of the hall, and lots of refreshments on offer. Everyone is welcome, you don't need to be an NCT member.

02/06/2023

My last 4-week baby massage course in Epsom before I break for the summer starts on Thursday 22nd June. Bookings can be made at https://bookwhen.com/ruabirthandbaby

A great way to meet other parents, learn some new skills, and have time to bond with your baby.

01/06/2023

The Teddy Bears Picnic is almost here! Come along on Sunday, 11th June, between 11am and 4pm to the Dog-free area of Nonsuch Park, use the Ewell Road entrance.

It's a fabulous day out for kids and adults alike. And come and see us at our NCT stall, you can see what we do and maybe sign up to get involved!

12/05/2023

Congratulations to the parents of all the April babies, and sending love to the family of the baby born sleeping ❤️

🎉Welcome to all of our April babies...🎉

11/05/2023

Bumps & Babies is on as normal tomorrow - 9.30 - 11.30am at St Martins Scout Hall, on Church Road, KT17 4AB. All welcome!

05/05/2023

On May 5, 1991, for the first time, the International Day of the Midwife was observed to honour the work of midwives around the world. Since then, every year we thank and honour our midwifes for the incredible work they do.

Thank you x

01/05/2023

There are still some spaces left on my next two baby massage courses, running through May, June and July. Bookings can be made at https://bookwhen.com/ruabirthandbaby

Did I mention there's discounted parking for all clients, plus we're just upstairs from the lovely Epsom Social where many of my mums and carers go for brunch or coffee together after the sessions?

26/04/2023

Did you have an amazing midwife support you at Epsom or St Helier hospitals? It’s International Day of the Midwife on 5th May.
See below - they’d love to hear from you 🥰

We’re inviting families to share their recent positive experiences including names, stories, or anecdotes of midwives who made a difference to their pregnancy, birth, or postnatal experience.

If you would like to share your kind words, please email them to esth.mvp@gmail.com where they will be shared ahead of International Day of the Midwife on 5th May.

Thank you!

02/04/2023

We have some news!!
Our baby cafe for infant feeding support is moving venues to the Norbiton Pub and there is a slight change to the times - the session will now be running from 10.00-11.30am.
Anna Page, Lindsey Peck and myself are looking forward to seeing you at The Norbiton.

30/03/2023

New dates available for Baby Massage classes with NCT affiliate, Rua Birth & Baby. Lovely venue with parking and lots of space for buggies. The courses over 4 or 5 weeks and there's time to learn baby massage techniques, meet other parents/carers and have a chat over refreshments.
Book at: https://bookwhen.com/ruabirthandbaby or for more info, go to www.ruabirthandbaby.co.uk