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Looking after yourself during your pregnancy • Introduction to your class • What happens to your body in pregnancy • Looking after yourself – common problems, keeping fit, hormonal and psychological changes and their implications • Pelvic floor muscles; why it’s important to do pelvic floor exercises and how to do them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/81869b4e-28e4-46f7-ae56-4fb4b0f5da04/birthing+pool.jpg Classes - 8 week 5. When labour is not straightforward • The different types of medically assisted relief – their pros and cons • Induction • Assisted deliveries and Caesarean Section https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/81cda2f5-aa07-48e5-94d3-7eaa648d9199/sttriped+bag.jpg Classes - 8 week 6. Your hospital stay and postnatal care • What to pack in your labour bag • Hospital care of your new born baby • Your baby and you for the next few days • How you might feel directly after birth – physically and emotionally and how to best aid recovery • The first days at home with your baby; recognising if your baby is unwell, baby’s medical kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/33dcb40d-0a8d-4438-87de-fcc294aff4c9/198_friends_breastfeeding-crop-u10489.jpg Classes - 8 week 7. Feeding your baby • The physiology of breastfeeding • How to avoid painful breastfeeding by correct latching and positioning of the baby. • How often to feed and how to tell whether your baby has drunk enough milk. • Problems that you may experience and where you can get help https://www.thebumpclass.com/appointments-3 daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://www.thebumpclass.com/the-book daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/2c269f93-ac11-4b33-93f9-198a223dff18/book.jpg The Book - We never set up to “take over the world”, we just thought that antenatal education needed a bit of disruption. But a few months after starting our classes, word started to spread and before we knew it, a bidding war between publishers had started over the right to publish our book. The team at Penguin Random House eventually seduced us, persuading us that they loved our vision and could help us create a book that would accurately reflect the unique character of our classes. We’re now delighted that The Bump Class; An Expert Guide to Pregnancy and Beyond is available from all good bookshops. Advice from trusted professionals combined with friendly, pragmatic information from mothers in what is a truly honest guide to pregnancy and the first few months, the ultimate companion for new and experienced mothers alike. https://www.thebumpclass.com/classes-the-next-bump daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/2ddbc2e1-e158-40d7-854b-af8e25404d65/img015.jpg Classes - The Next Bump - What we’ll cover Pregnancy – what you can do to help yourself, any aches and pains but also those red flags which women are acutely aware of first time round, but tend to brush under the table when they’re caring for another child. Preparing your child for the arrival of their sibling, how to talk to them about the fact you’re pregnant and what to do if they react negatively. Birth – how it might differ from the first time and making sure you’re prepared for that. The first meeting – that moment we all dream of, introducing the two people we love most in the world which doesn’t often go to plan. How to make it as easy, relaxed and positive as possible. Managing the first weeks at home – what the mother needs, how to manage feeding times, what your baby, toddler / older child needs. Coping with a jealous sibling. Going forward, coping with two children who have very different needs. What you can do to be organised, managing tiredness and making time for self-care. Managing your relationship with your partner – getting them involved from before your baby is born, how to support each other during what can be a chaotic, stressful time. Managing family dynamics so that everyone is happy. Kit you’ll need to make coping with two easier. https://www.thebumpclass.com/classes-partners-evening daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://www.thebumpclass.com/classes-first-aid daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://www.thebumpclass.com/classes-first-aid-1 daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://www.thebumpclass.com/locations daily 0.75 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/d78aa1a3-39bc-4a2b-bf23-0fd169f32753/hi+res+marching+with+dog.jpg Locations - Our Locations We don’t believe that antenatal classes should only happen in church halls, or that the intimate and honest conversations can be had just anywhere, so all our classes are in private spaces, where participants feel comfortable and relaxed. https://www.thebumpclass.com/early-pregnancy-class daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://www.thebumpclass.com/terms-of-use daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://www.thebumpclass.com/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2025-09-10 https://www.thebumpclass.com/who-we-are daily 0.75 2023-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/52c60912-d1d5-4b7b-b648-fd517ae49f54/IMG_2189.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/e9df0409-6e32-4bf9-8c1d-6d5a10fbed27/Ali+Lineham.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/fb4a4e7a-76b7-418d-8215-9bc745bcb693/Megan+testing.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/059c5127-3c7e-4de5-93b7-ac9646d07f17/Screenshot+2026-08-04+at+13.48.37.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/d8dc9c92-ef43-4860-8f2e-c59ec68ef860/Marina+b%26w.jpg Who We Are - Marina Fogle, Co-Founder of The Bump Class Marina is a co-founder of The Bump Class and continues to teach occasional classes in Chelsea alongside Dr Chiara Hunt. Over the years, she has supported hundreds of expectant parents, combining practical guidance with the insight and experience she has gained as a mother. Marina has two children, Ludo and Iona. Following the stillbirth of her son Willem in 2014, she has become a passionate advocate for mothers and families, speaking and writing openly about pregnancy, loss and motherhood. Alongside her work with The Bump Class, Marina has contributed regularly to publications including The Telegraph, The Times, Baby London and Nurture Magazine. She lives in Notting Hill with her husband, television presenter Ben Fogle, and their family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/33481ffc-64ce-4026-9f73-f4ca512d6ec3/chiara+.jpg Who We Are - Dr Chiara Hunt, GP & Co-Founder of The Bump Class Dr Chiara Hunt is a GP based on Sloane Street in Knightsbridge and a co-founder of The Bump Class. She continues to teach selected medical classes on the Eight Week Antenatal Course in Chelsea, sharing her clinical expertise and practical guidance with expectant parents. Chiara has worked on the labour wards at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, as well as in paediatrics. She cares for many young families across central London and has a particular interest in women’s health and paediatrics. She is a mother of two and lives in Notting Hill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/a67bdf10-5d93-4de2-974a-05865489ae98/PHOTO-2026-08-04-14-22-30.jpg Who We Are - Kira West, Client Experience & Ops Consultant Kira is a global brand marketer, community builder, and mum. After taking The Bump Class herself in the autumn of 2025, she experienced firsthand the confidence, connection, and support it provides to new parents. Today, she combines her passion for creating meaningful experiences with her expertise in building communities to help ensure every family feels welcomed, supported, and cared for throughout their journey with The Bump Class. Outside of work, Kira loves strength training, running, travelling, and sharing the realities of motherhood and wellness with her online community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/7f17fe61-be5e-4a46-9df6-876924d840aa/Cait.jpg Who We Are - Cait Jefferson, Midwife Cait is a midwife and women’s health sonographer specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology. She has worked as a midwife since 2013, gaining extensive experience across all areas of maternity care, particularly on the labour ward and in maternity triage. Alongside her midwifery work, Cait qualified in medical ultrasound and also works as an obstetric sonographer, supporting women throughout pregnancy with both clinical care and specialist scanning. Cait has taught with The Bump Class since 2019 and is passionate about sharing clear, practical and evidence-based information to help women feel informed, confident and prepared for birth. On returning from maternity leave, she will begin a new role as a Pelvic Health Midwife, undertaking further specialist training in the assessment and support of pelvic floor dysfunction. As both a healthcare professional and a mother, Cait brings warmth, reassurance and a wealth of practical experience to her teaching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/05dc7333-f66d-4988-a613-0ad30e8142b8/download.jpeg Who We Are - Dr Charlotte Mildmay-White, GP Dr Charlotte Mildmay-White is an NHS doctor specialising in women’s health. She hosts and teaches the Eight Week Antenatal Course in Holland Park, supporting participants throughout the course and helping them feel informed, confident and prepared for birth and early parenthood. She also continues to teach selected Partner Evenings alongside her husband, who is also a GP. Charlotte spent several years working in obstetrics and gynaecology, caring for women throughout pregnancy, labour and birth, before moving into general practice. Her clinical interests include postnatal recovery, maternal wellbeing, birth trauma, contraception, menopause care and sexual health. Having delivered many babies both vaginally and by caesarean section, she brings extensive clinical knowledge and practical, first-hand experience of birth in all its forms. Charlotte is passionate about providing clear, evidence-based and accessible information, while ensuring that every family feels supported and respected in the choices they make. She is also a mother of two and has experienced her own journey through birth choices, pregnancy loss, neonatal intensive care and the realities of motherhood. These experiences have shaped her perspective as both a doctor and a parent, reinforcing her belief that every family deserves compassionate, non-judgemental support throughout pregnancy, birth and the transition to parenthood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/47ade920-c041-4f85-bd0a-e5bf43ac7bcd/Fran-Smith+copy+bw.jpg Who We Are - Fran Smith, Family Psychologist Fran teaches our 'The Next Bump Class' alongside Jo Hooper. She is a Counselling Psychologist and has over 15 years of experience in the field. She is a therapist, trainer, researcher, lecturer, supervisor and author. In her academic and clinical work Fran specialises in supporting individuals, couples and families through adjustment to change and life transitions. Fran’s clinical practice offers one to one and couples’ therapy in her rooms in Marylebone and online (it’s not always easy to get to appointments with a baby!). Fran is passionate about supporting parents in the adjustment to life with children and has three young children herself. “I love meeting parents at this time of enormous transition. The early months of parenthood are filled with profound change and it’s a real honour to support women and couples as they navigate this new chapter.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/e02f8e14-32ba-488c-b994-11178d98296c/Screenshot+2026-08-04+at+14.07.59.jpg Who We Are - Lucy Burrows, Physio Alongside working at The Bump Class Lucy is a Specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapist and has worked for Six Physio in Parsons Green since 2016. Lucy enjoys facilitating recovery of pre- and post-natal ladies to get them back to doing what they love to do! Lucy also works as part of a breast service for post-natal ladies and takes bespoke equipment-based Pilates classes, certified with the APPI. Prior to life in London, Lucy worked in private clinics and hospitals in Australia where she had the opportunity to work alongside some of Australia’s outstanding Women’s Health physios. When not at work Lucy enjoys any activity outside! Tennis, hiking, horse riding and scuba diving to name a few. You will often see her in Richmond Park running with her pal Darcy Dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/c211e568-6062-4c6a-bc2b-f01c852b5f98/Geralnine_Miskin-0680761.jpg Who We Are - Geraldine Miskin, Breastfeeding Specialist Geraldine is a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist who has been running a successful private practice in London since 2003. Geraldine’s unique approach to breastfeeding focusses primarily on the practical elements of breastfeeding, enabling mums to find breastfeeding solutions, according to their unique anatomy, physiology, delivery and lifestyle choices. Her unbiased, non-judgemental approach ensures mothers find a solution which best suits them. Geraldine’s book, Breastfeeding Made Easy, is the first full-colour, clearly illustrated, step-by-step breastfeeding book that illustrated how breastfeeding can be accessible, even easy, for all. www.geraldinemiskin.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/265a8fa1-ef63-4523-bd2c-6212f8c06962/jo.jpg Who We Are - Jo Hooper, Midwife Jo is a midwife working at Kingston Hospital. She has experience in all areas of midwifery and currently working in the community and on the hospital labour ward. She is passionate about caring for women in all birth settings as well as helping them adjust to life with a newborn once they are home. She has three young children and lives in Surrey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/42575219-5c5d-446d-b0a0-773f45888ed1/Alexandra+.jpg Who We Are - Alexandra, First Aid Trainer Alexandra has educated (and entertained) The Bump Class from the beginning. She has a wealth of experience in Accident & Emergency, Paediatrics and Educational nursing. She is also an instructor on the Advanced Life Support courses (ALS, APLS, EPLS, ILS, PLS and GIC). Alexandra has worked in most major London Teaching Hospitals Emergency Departments, from the most junior nurse up the dizzying heights of management but her heart has always been in clinical work. She is currently working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in South London. She also works in Sports Medicine; working at RFU Twickenham, the Tough Mudder obstacle courses and was Nurse for Team England at the Commonwealth Games Gold Coast 2018. Her keen sense of humour and presence allowing those who she trains to relax, enjoy and get the very best out of first aid training. In her down time she loves to go to the ballet (and dreams of being able to touch her toes!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/fd08a0f8-5ce6-4077-a7c8-e0d6dd56e828/Screenshot+2026-08-04+at+13.49.11.jpg Who We Are - Karina Murphy, Physiotherapist (Six Physio) Coming Soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/fcde1c4e-01a2-4653-99a2-0cf434784c8a/Hayley+Lord.jpg Who We Are - Hayley Lord, Physio Alongside teaching at The Bump Class, Hayley heads up the team at Six Physio Parsons Green. She is part of the fabulous Women's Health service there supporting and treating pregnant and postnatal ladies. She focuses on educating and empowering women to resolve common niggles that are too often normalised during or post pregnancy. Having previously worked in the NHS - including the Lindo wing at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington - she has a wealth of knowledge. She has various post graduate qualifications including strength & conditioning, acupuncture and is a trained Pilates instructor. Hayley is passionate about exercise and wellbeing at all stages of life. Outside of work, she can be found cycling, running, yoga-ing at her beloved functional fitness gym in SW London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/a1dab659-e03c-43c6-87e9-c49c3ac3e4e0/Hugh.jpg Who We Are - Dr Hugh Coyne, GP Hugh teaches our Partner's Evening class in Parsons Green. As a father to two young girls, he is particularly interested in child and family health. Hugh is also passionate about sports medicine and using fitness for health promotion. After graduating in Medicine from Imperial College London, Hugh gained the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a postgraduate Diploma in Child Health from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Hugh runs Coyne Medical practice in Fulham with his wife Dr Lucy Hooper. Outside of work, Hugh provides specialist medical support to the Irish Exiles Rugby Team and enjoys cycling and tennis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/99b6762f-6f89-46e0-9345-1be5b265aada/ChJj5hdXEAAY9n7+%281%29.jpg Who We Are - Dr Lucy Coyne, GP Dr Lucy is GP at Coyne Medical, a private GP practice in Parsons Green. Having been at Medical School with Chiara, Lucy has worked in the labour ward and paediatric department at St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington. In her practice she loves seeing mums and newborns, particularly those who she’s met previously on The Bump Class. She has plenty of personal experience as a busy mum of two young girls and lives locally to her practice in Fulham. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/620ce9ee7f8a6e10bf714fe2/97c4f320-000b-45cc-a3c8-d2d9a7a626e9/sarah+z.jpg Who We Are - Dr Sarah Zimmerman, GP Sarah is a GP and mother of two little boys. She works part of her week as a private GP at Sloane Street Surgery alongside Chiara Hunt and part of her week at an NHS practice in Camden. She undertook a diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology after enjoying her hospital training post in the field. Sarah feels she can relate well to new parents due to her own recent personal experiences and really enjoys being part of a family's journey from pregnancy to parenthood. 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