The Baby Barn Newark and Southwell

26/03/2026

Baby due in July or August?⁠

We only have a couple of spaces left on the next term of Birthing classes.
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Birthing active antenatal classes for Mum-to-be. ⁠
Monday evenings 7-8.30pm at The Baby Barn, Hockerton, NG25 0PJ⁠
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6 week term⁠ - £90
11 May - 22 June
29 June - 17 Aug (no classes 27/7 and 3/8)
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Birthing classes are wonderfully supportive classes which include yoga based movement, breathing techniques, antenatal education and relaxation. Everything you need to prepare your mind and body for your birthing day.⁠
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And if your birth partner would also like to prepare with you, our 3.5 hr Active Birth Workshop runs at the end of each 6 week term. £85 for the session or £70 if booked alongside the Birthing classes (enter BBCOMBINED for combined class rate).⁠
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Saturday 25 April 1.30-5pm
Saturday 20 June
Saturday 15 August
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Join your local community down at The Baby Barn and gain support from pregnancy to birth and beyond. ⁠

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Please get in touch to book or for more information about our antenatal and baby class options.⁠
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Katy-mogg@the-babybarn.co.uk
07918 040246⁠
https://the-babybarn.co.uk
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26/03/2026

Breastfeeding Mums may be taking medication for many different medical problems.

The Breastfeeding Network is a brilliant resource for finding out more information
including 'Drugs in Breastmilk' factsheets that are maintained by a team of pharmacists.

Purple Day - created to increase worldwide awareness of epilepsy 💜

BfN and our services are here to support and inform ALL mums, parents, and families to allow you to feel confident in your infant feeding choices.

The Breastfeeding Network Drugs in Breastmilk Service is available every day to answer your questions on any medication you may need to take while breastfeeding.

You can send the team a direct message on Facebook or email them at: druginformation@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk.

For any other questions about breastfeeding, or if you need support, please contact our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK, or find out if we have a local service near you, here:

www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drop-in-centres-map/

[ID: 26th March. Purple Day. Epilepsy Awareness. Purple ribbon.]

25/03/2026

New baby in the house?
Want to get out and meet other local Mums?

Our Baby Tinies classes are fully supportive of the 4th trimester and as such are suitable for new Mums with babies aged up to around 5 months old.

They are a perfect blend of baby massage, rhyme and music along with some gentle postnatal movement and relaxation for Mums.

We keep class sizes small to encourage a relaxed, open and supportive atmosphere. With a cuppa and biscuit at the end of each class there is plenty of opportunity to get to know the other Mums in class a little better.

New terms start w/c 13th April on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays 1.15-2.15pm with time for a cuppa and chat after class. Classes run for 5 (Mondays) or 6 weeks (Tue and Thurs) and cost £47.50/£57

Want to find out more? Get in touch!

Or visit the website to book - we would love to welcome you along x

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07918 040246 (WA, text or call)
katy@the-babybarn.co.uk
www.the-babybarn.co.uk

24/03/2026

At the Baby Barn on Wednesday mornings - free trial available via their website 💜

23/03/2026

A quick update on baby class availability for next term 👌

All Wrigglers classes are fully booked and we just have a few Cruisers spaces left on a Thursday 💜

If you'd like to join us, get in touch! Or head to the website to book.

07918 040246
Katy@the-babybarn.co.uk
Www.the-babybarn.co.uk

22/03/2026

With thanks, as always, to the family for allowing me to share their positive birth story, a beautiful homebirth.

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"In early December, at 39+6, we welcomed our second daughter into our family. She weighed 7lb 12, and she was born at home (planned) and on her Daddy's birthday too!

After a few days of using clary sage oil for massage, I woke up at 4am, and my waters broke unexpectedly in the bathroom. I wasn't yet in labour however I called the hospital to update them then went back to bed.

By 7:30am we were all watching Daddy open his cards and presents, and I was still waiting for labour. I had started to experience tightenings by now.

An hour later, our daughter was collected for school by a friend and as soon as she was out of the door, my labour suddenly got going at full speed!

I was previously anxious about my daughter being at home - not because I felt she shouldn't be there (I actually wanted her to see her baby sibling be born) but I started to wonder what would happen with her in the unlikely but potential possibility of needing to transfer to hospital in the middle of the night (or if things went off plan).

In the end, my body/the baby chose the most perfect time of day - my eldest daughter was safely dispatched to school and my community midwife was free to come and support me.

My lovely midwife arrived at 9am, and I felt I was already in strong labour. I was 5cm however baby was back to back. I think I already knew this by the feeling in my back and I was getting strong urges to push before baby was low enough and before I was fully dilated.

I used the techniques I learnt in the Birthing classes to focus and breathe through the urges. My husband (whose birthday was by now long forgotten!) was getting the pool ready whilst I was in the bathroom, using the Tens, being supported by my midwife.

The second midwife arrived soon after and I raced into the pool as soon as it was ready! The relief was immense, the temperature and weightlessness soothed my back labour immediately.

I used the entonox to help me breathe through the pushing urges when I got into the pool. Within half an hour of being in the water, the baby turned and started to descend.

I believe this is because my body was so relaxed in there.

She was born at 11:30am and I instinctively reached down to bring her to my chest. It was amazing to discover that she was a girl, and we spent another hour in the pool together - I was enjoying the warmth and skin to skin so much I didn't want to get out!

My lovely midwives did not rush us at all and I am very thankful for that. My placenta was not in any hurry either so after an hour I asked for the oxytocin injection. Within a few minutes the placenta arrived into the water.

I finally left the pool and Daddy enjoyed some skin to skin with his new daughter. He tells everyone that she was the best birthday present ever!

I definitely found this labour far more intense than my first labour, perhaps due to the sudden onset and speed of labour. The ability to focus and feel in control of my breathing was a huge help.

I have such fond memories of cuddling my new baby on the sofa whilst my hubby made bacon sandwiches for us and the midwives. The pool was all cleaned and tidied away by the time my daughter arrived home from school.

A friend brought her home and the look of pure delight on her face when she saw me with a baby sister waiting to meet her was just amazing!"

22/03/2026

Heading into the final week of term for our baby classes - where does the time go?! But I'm so pleased spring is on the way🌞

We then have a 2 week break over the Easter holidays but will be back w/c 13th April with all of this!

💜Baby Tinies, Wrigglers and Cruisers classes on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with Katy 07918 040246 (or DM me on here)

💜Antenatal classes continue with the next Birthing term starting Monday 11 May and an Active Birth workshop on Saturday 25th April 1.30-5pm with Katy 07918 040246 (or DM me on here)

💜Weaning workshop with Katy on Saturday 25th April 10am-12

www.the-babybarn.co.uk

🎶Singing Mamas sessions with Emily

👌Tiny Talk baby signing with Kim

🫂Perinatal mental health drop in with Fran (insta)

💪Sarah will be back very soon with her postnatal fitness classes - contact her to be added to the waiting list (Insta) or 07814 536290

🏥Emma is back on Saturday 18th April 1-3pm with the next Mini First Aid Baby & Child First Aid workshop

(Or if in doubt, just send a Whatsapp message to the number below 🤩)

07918 040246 (WA, text or call)
katy@the-babybarn.co.uk
www.the-babybarn.co.uk

21/03/2026

Booking is now open to the public for our April/May baby classes 🤩

Priority booking is always offered to those already in class and from my antenatal classes so some classes are already full or nearly full.

If your chosen class shows as full, please do get in touch as spaces do sometimes come available.

If you have any questions about what the classes include or which class might be best for you, please do just drop me a message (whatsapp is usually quickest).

Or if this term feels too soon, why not subscribe to the mailing list to be notified via email when booking is open for next term (June/July)?

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07918 040246 (WA, text or call)
katy@the-babybarn.co.uk
www.the-babybarn.co.uk

20/03/2026

It is always so nice when I get a message from a client who may not have been able to return to classes, but is still using the techniques taught all those years later.

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If you're expecting a baby and would like to find out more about antenatal classes at The Baby Barn, please do get in touch.

Katy x

07918 040246 (WA, text or call)
katy@the-babybarn.co.uk
www.the-babybarn.co.uk

19/03/2026

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We’re hiring 💜

Join Nottingham Women's Centre as part of our reception team—supporting women, welcoming visitors, and helping our Centre run smoothly every day.

If you’re compassionate, organised, and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via this link: https://nwcentre.com/receptionjob

19/03/2026

For those who enjoy rugby 🏉

We’re creating a women’s rugby kit!

You guys have heard me talk about a new business I’m launching….well this is it!

We’ve been discussing this for the best part of two years but we’ve bit the bullet and we’re finally doing it - but we need you!

If you’re a women’s rugby player please fill out this short form - it will help us with designing a kit that is ACTUALLY WHAT YOU WANT. No more hand-me-downs from the old men’s kit. No more baggy shorts and too tight shorts.

It’s time for a women’s rugby kit.

https://forms.gle/ngH2isQQfLGdR8f2A

Please do pass on to anyone you know who plays women’s rugby too! The more responses the better!

18/03/2026

Timetable for April/May 2026 is now out 🤩

If you'd like to join us for baby classes after Easter, booking will open later this week.

Subscribe to the mailing list to be notified via email when booking is open or get in touch to find out more.


Subscribe to the mailing list :
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07918 040246 (WA, text or call)
katy@the-babybarn.co.uk
www.the-babybarn.co.uk