After our member Abbi Vynck shared the journey of her family after the premature birth of their daughter Chloe (A different Start), we approached her for a list of support services that helped them get through the challenging time they were faced with. She told us:...
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Let’s talk about the hard parts
Let's talk about the hard parts Abbi Vyncke’s daughter Chloe was born prematurely, a story she shared with us in the BCT's Small Talk magazine (A different Start on the BCT blog). Last year, Abbi shared a more detailed account of the story on a page for parents of...
What is your pelvic floor and why should you look after it?
Gynaecologists and midwives advise every new mum to start postnatal gymnastics about 6-8 weeks after giving birth. Why do medical experts place so much emphasis on postnatal exercises? What are the effects of back-strengthening exercises? When people still gathered...
BCT Pregnant and New Mums’ Drop-in
From the outset, the BCT Pregnant and New Mums’ Drop In has endeavoured to be a safe, friendly place to make new friends and share experiences of being a new mum - the good, the bad and the ugly! By Kate Ellwood | BCT First Aid and Hypnobirthing Teacher My baby won't...
A different start
BCT member Abbi shares her very personal story of how her family coped with the neonatal birth of little Chloe. Chloe was born on the 18th March 2019. 11 and a half months after her big sister Mila was born and one month early. It was different this time. With Mila,...
An Introduction to ‘Kind en Gezin’
Kind en Gezin (translates as ‘Child & Family’), together with its partners, aim to create as many opportunities as possible for all young children and their families who live in Flanders and Brussels. Kind en Gezin focuses on the preventive treatment and guidance...