Groups

Babies, Bumps and Toddlers groups

There are several Babies Bumps and Toddlers groups based around Edinburgh and Lothian. Each group costs £2 per family. If you are expecting multiples it is well worth popping along to your nearest group and chatting to the those who already have twins or more. Typically snacks and beverages are available, and toys for children. It is also a chance to see which pushchairs are the easiest to handle! All the groups are very happy to welcome new multiple families.

Times and places listed below, along with a map, but you can also view our events calandar. As this is a Google calendar, you may be able to subscribe to it from your desktop organiser or mobile phone. You can also check the message board for announcements. And if you spot any mistakes, please notify webmaster@edinburghtwins.co.uk

Twin And Multiple Birth Antenatal Classes

Antenatal classes are held on a regular basis at Fairmilehead Parish Church hall in Edinburgh. This venue has been chosen as it is quite central given our large catchment - being Edinburgh and the Lothians. This course is being held at the rate of £30.00 which covers attendance at all three nights per family.

The course is not designed to take the place of other mainstream antenatal provision from either the NHS or NCT. We are hoping to provide a twins perspective - 'how do I feed twins?', 'how do I carry twins?', 'what kind of routine should I have?', 'Can I get on a bus with twin buggies?' and so on - and so we are aiming to provide discussion, experience and advice for these and the gazillion other questions which start occurring to you as soon as you find out you have twins! The course will specifically cover the following topics:

• Pregnancy and Birth (led by a midwife)
• Equipment
• Feeding
• Help and Support
• Practical Baby Care - including routines and sleep

The other main aim of the course is to put you in touch with others in the same boat, and at the same stage with a view to providing the opportunity for you to form a network of twin parents from whom you can get support on an ongoing basis.

Further details available from antenatal@edinburghtwins.co.uk or via our message board.

Other groups

There are (or have been) several other groups we know about, but which are not run by Edinburgh Twins Club. Details of those we believe are currently running follow. If you notice any mistakes, or know of any other groups for multiples, please let us know via webmaster@edinburghtwins.co.uk

Torphichen

Meets St John’s Hall, Manse Road, Torphichen, EH48 4LT, Thursdays 9.30am to around 12. Charges £2 per family, which includes drink and biscuits for the adults and water or juice for children. Plenty of toys to suit all ages, siblings welcome too.

Parking bays available directly outside the hall to the left, however space is limited. Contact Julia an 01506 633995 or email julia@enterpriseq.plus.com

A member of TAMBA

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