Fertility, pregnancy & post-natal

WHAT IS BABE CLUB?

Babe Club is a silent disco for parents and babies under 12 months.

It is for mums and dads who want to get out of the house, hear good music, and feel a bit more like themselves again.

This is not a baby class with nursery rhymes.

This is not a class where you have to pretend you are fine.

This is not a space where anyone expects anything from you.

NO PRESSURE

No pressure to dance.
No pressure to chat.
No pressure to join in.
No pressure to be anything other than how you are that day.

You can dance.
You can sway.
You can feed your baby.
You can stand at the back.
You can cry.
You can laugh.
You can just breathe.

WHY IT EXISTS

Respair is the organisation behind Babe Club.

It is run by Debbie Sheringham, a Dance Movement Psychotherapist who experienced postnatal anxiety after having her first child.

So Babe Club is fun, but it is not throwaway.

It is built with care.
It is built with understanding.
It is built for real life.

COME ALONG IF YOU WANT...

1) a reason to leave the house
2) good music
3) a lift without pressure
4) something that feels good for you and your baby

HOW IT WORKS

9.45 - 10.15

WELCOME AND WARM UP

Come in.
Feed your baby.
Change your baby.
Get settled.

Everything will be explained.

There is a gentle warm up to help you and your baby settle into movement.

Do what feels right for you.

10.15 - 10.45

SILENT DISCO

This is the bit where you can let loose.

Dance.
Sing.
Sway.
Sit back.
Watch.
Soak it up.

There are two music channels, so you can choose what suits your mood.

10.45 - 11.15

COOL DOWN AND CHAT

The music slows down and the session winds down.

Once the music finishes, at around 11am, there is time to chat and have refreshments.

FAQ

MY BABY IS OVER 12 MONTHS. CAN I STILL ATTEND?

Yes, as long as you can keep your baby safe and secure.

CAN I BRING A FRIEND?

Yes.

I DO NOT HAVE A BABY AND I AM NOT PREGNANT. CAN I ATTEND?

Yes.

Just remember these sessions are there to support new parents, so they take priority.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Anything you feel comfortable in.

Gym clothes.
A dress.
Pyjamas.
Whatever works for you.

I AM A TRANSGENDER, NON-BINARY OR INTERSEX PARENT. AM I WELCOME?

Yes. Completely.

If you want to share your pronouns in advance, or ask anything before coming, email [email protected]