By Ceri Gould Friends warned me off. Colleagues chuckled. Husb rolled his eyes. But the day finally dawned. National Childbirth Trust class, women only, 10am 'til 3pm at a posh house in Richmond, bring a sandwich.

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MUMS-TO-BE and parents of babies and toddlers could take advantage of a Solihull play group. Tea, biscuits and a chat is on the menu for pregnant women and mums every Monday at the National Childbirth Trust Baby Cafe, held at the Christian Renewal Centre, in Lode Lane, from 11am until 1pm.