Post dates clinic:
For women on a low-risk care pathway i.e. with:
- No pre-existing medical conditions
- No complications with the pregnancy
- Have been advised that it is safe to give birth in a low-risk care setting
- Who does not live with someone who has epilepsy
You may be offered an appointment in the post dates clinic from 40+6wks. This is an hour-long appointment completed by a midwife who has undertaken additional training to deliver this service. You will be offered an antenatal check, membrane sweep (if appropriate) and an aromatherapy treatment including a hand/foot massage using essential oils known to promote labour. This clinic is delivered within Burnley and Blackburn birth centres.
BBB Classes (Bumps, birth and beyond):
Currently this course is being delivered online due to COVID-19 restrictions on face-to-face delivered sessions.
Active birth workshops:
Other classes/groups within the area (privately run—enquire directly):
- Aquanatal classes
- Twin and multiple birth group
- Pregnancy yoga
- Mindfulness classes
- Pregnancy exercise classes
- Hypnobirthing classes
- Private antenatal education courses
- Private scanning facilities
Postnatal classes/groups:
- Breastfeeding groups
- Private Frenulotomy service
- New baby groups
- Baby massage group
- Childminders/Grandparents club
- Sensory rooms (children's centres )