Kate C

Didn't find the labour ward tour too negative. They use it as an opportunity to emphasize certain messages, mainly 'don't turn up too early in labour'- that particular message was repeated a million times. It was worth doing though, so you know where to go and also to find out what stuff to bring etc. For eg , who would have thought that they'd have plenty of Swiss balls and a CD player in every room but that you should bring your own pillow? Also, I was quite pleased to see the size and condition of the rooms - could be much worse. You just turn up, no need to book.

Have been doing pregnancy yoga at with sitaram. their website is sitaram.org They have classes at Kings and various other local places. I go on Weds, the teacher is Alice. I really like her. It is very relaxing and good for aches and pains and although not arduous is a bit more like exercise than some pregnancy classes. beware though, I hear the Saturday classes are more of the type where all you do is lie on your back and breath!