Deal Breastfeeding Support Group

ParentCon

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Saturday 30th September, 10am - 1pm. St George's Hall, Deal.

This year's exhibitors

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group is run by a group of dedicated volunteers and runs every Monday 1pm-3pm (ex BH) to offer breastfeeding support and information.

Deal Sling Library

Deal Sling Library is a community project designed to share the joys and conveniences of babywearing with families in Deal and the surrounding area. Monthly meets are run by qualified Babywearing Consultants, Laura and Amy.

East Kent Hospitals Infant Feeding Team

Find out how your local hospital trust can support your feeding journey and what services are available.

Deal Doulas

Thea, Melinda and Hannah are a group of local Doulas offering support in pregnancy birth and beyond.

Thea Anderson IBCLC

I offer private services to families requiring antenatal and/or postnatal breastfeeding and chestfeeding support. My support can be accessed in a variety of ways depending on your individual situation and requirements. I offer home visits, online consultations or phone/text/Whatsapp support.

Children's Centre

We will be promoting what the Dover District Children’s Centres (Blossom CC) offer and will be providing a small activity for children to take part in.

Rebecca Quinn

As a Personal Trainer specialising in women's fitness I will offer advice on safe return to exercise after chidbirth. This will include showing new mums correct pelvic floor exercises. I will also be offering checks for diastasis recti.

Parent Pathways

We will be promoting our organisation Parent Pathways, a charity that aims to support new and expectant parents in promoting good physical and mental health. We will be offering information about links with local services, what help is currently available, how people can self-refer themselves for support, details of the workshops and events that are planned for the near future.

Rotary Pirates

We are a local Rotary club based in Deal, part of the worldwide Rotary Organisation. We support, and are part of, the Deal community, We provide a balanced mix of projects, events and member socials In addition to our other activities, we support charities, both locally and through Rotary International We strive for inclusivity – and aim to make membership flexible and affordable Most of all - We have Fun

United Families

Advice - Support - Guidance

Pregnancy Pals

Bringing together peer support, information & advice, with other pregnant people and families of 0-5s. Signposting to local pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and family services.

Tracey Miles Physiotherapy

Mummy MOT, Pelvic Health, Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy.

Cloth Nappies Thanet

Cloth nappies and accessories

Let's Go Escargot

Fun Fab French Club for the community: arts and craft, mental health, dementia and cooking club!

 

We will also have a table with information of other local groups and organisations.

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ParentCon is a coming together of local support for expectant to preschooler parents. Hosted by Deal Breastfeeding Support Group. The event ran in 2018, 2019 and then virtually in 2020, before returning face-to-face in 2022. ParenCon showcases the fantastic support and services available in the Deal area.

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