Parent Education Sessions

The following FREE sessions and events are organised by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust


Parent Education Sessions

You, your partner, friend or relative are invited to attend antenatal education sessions where you will have the opportunity to talk about labour and birth and care of your baby. The topics covered in these sessions are similar to what is included in the evening or weekend parent education programmes held at both the RLI and Poulton Children's Centre. If you would like to attend any of the sessions below just turn up. If you would prefer to attend an evening or weekend session then contact Sandra Lively for more information: 01524 583863

Labour and Birth Sessions

Poulton Children's Centre, The Old Fire Station, Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR

Wednesday  7th May 2008 - 2pm-4pm

Wednesday 18th June 2008 - 2pm-4pm

Or

The Lune Park Children's Centre, Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN

Monday 28th April 2008 - 10am-12noon

Monday 19th May 2008 - 10am-12noon

Monday 30th June 2008 - 10am-12noon


Care of Baby Sessions

Poulton Children's Centre, The Old Fire Station, Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR

Wednesday 30th April 2008 - 2pm-4pm

Wednesday 2nd July 2008 - 2pm-4pm

Or

The Lune Park Children's Centre, Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN

Monday 16th June 2008 - 10am-12noon

Monday 21st July 2008 - 10am-12noon


First Aid for Babies

Poulton Children's Centre, The Old Fire Station, Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR

Wednesday 21st May 2008 - 2pm-4pm

Wednesday 16th July 2008 - 2pm-4pm

Come along to this session either before or after the birth of your baby

 Or

The Lune Park Children's Centre, Ryelands Park, Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2LN

Monday 14th April 2008 - 10am-12noon

Monday 23rd June 2008 - 10am-12noon

Please come to whichever session suits you before or after the birth of your baby.

Click here for more info about Poulton Children's Centre

click here for more info on Lune Park Children's Centre


Tour of the Women's Unit

Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Rd, Lancaster

After 30 weeks of pregnancy you can attend a tour of the unit, including a look at the ward and a labour room. The following dates are all available:

Monday 21st April 2008 - 7.30pm

Thursday 8th May 2008 - 10am

Sunday 18th May 2008 - 4.30pm

Thursday 5th June 2008 - 10am

Sunday 15th June 2008 - 4.30pm

Afternoon and early evening sessions can get busy but the Thursday morning groups are fairly quiet. Please meet in the Ante Natal reception area for the tour. Any queries please contact Sandra Lively on 01524 583863


Antenatal Exercise, Massage for Labour & Birthing Positions

You and your birthing partner are invited to attend a parent education session led by an obstetric physiotherapist.  These sessions will be held on the following dates:

Poulton Children's Centre, Clark St, Morecambe, LA4 5HR

Tuesday 20th May 2008 - 6.30pm-8.30pm

Tuesday 1st July 2008 - 6.30pm-8.30pm


Parent Education Room, Women's Unit, RLI, Ashton Rd, Lancaster

Monday 12th May 2008 - 6.30pm-8.30pm

Monday 9th June 2008 - 6.30pm-8.30pm

Monday 14th July 2008 - 6.30pm-8.30pm

Just come along on which ever evening suits you. For more details contact Sandra Lively, Parent Education Midwife on 01524 585863


Breastfeeding Workshop

Come along to a workshop and boost your confidence. Learn "how to do it" and ask any questions you might have. You and your partner, friend or relative are invited to attend a breastfeeding workshop held in the Women's Unit, RLI, Ashton Rd, Lancaster on the following dates:

Wednesday 23rd April 2008 - 1.30pm-4.30pm

Wednesday 14th May 2008 - 1.30pm-4.30pm

Wednesday 11th June 2008 - 1.30pm-4.30pm

Wednesday 25th June 2008 - 1.30pm-4.30pm

Wednesday 9th July 2008 - 1.30pm-4.30pm

If you have any queries please contact Sandra Lively on 01524 583863