Midwife-Led "Online and Interactive"
Pre-Birth Classes
Preparing Yourself for Labour and Birth
At this stressful time in our lives, many pregnant ladies have been advising me that their various antenatal, NCT and Pre - Birth Classes have been cancelled during this time of isolation. I also said that I would look at providing some "online interactive courses", so here is what I have put together for you all.
I have arranged some dates and times for "Online and Interactive Pre-Birth Classes" using Zoom. These classes will run exactly as I normally run them and you will receive exactly the same information and still be able to ask all of your questions in a group setting apart from we will be all in our own comfy homes, which means more comfortable seating ...... every cloud has a lining!
My Pre- Birth Classes will run over three weeks and each session will be two hours in length.
I will teach you everything you need to know to help you to have the birth of your choice and prepare for your baby.
For many couples these days, this will be your first experience of pregnancy, labour and / or birth. I am here to help guide and support you through what can be a very overwhelming time in your lives.......especially right now. I will give you simple, yet practical advice and information which will enable you to make the right choices for you, your partner and your baby.
My Pre Birth Classes Usually Cost £60 per couple per session ( £180 per couple ), but online will be £30 per couple per session ( £90 per couple).
Topics that will be covered include:-
The signs of labour and when to go to hospital
The three stages of labour
Pain relief in labour - entonox / pethidine / epidural and well as natural methods.
Positions for labour and how to cope with early labour at home
Waterbirth and the use of water in labour
The role of your birth partner
The first hour following birth
How breast feeding really works
Expressing and storing your breast milk
How to make a bottle feed
Sterilizing and storing milk
Establishing a routine with your baby
Bathing your baby
Top and Tailing your baby
Changing your baby's nappy and what to expect in it!
Caring for your baby's cord and "belly button"
Caring for yourself postnatally
Adapting to your new roles as mum and dad
And much, much more........
2020 Course Dates are as follows
Monday 8th / 15th / 22nd June
Monday 29th June / 6th / 13th July
Monday 20th / 27th July / 3rd August
Monday 10th / 17th / 24th August
Monday 31st August / 7th / 14th September
Monday 21st / 28th September / 5th October
Monday 12th / 19th / 26th October
Monday 2nd / 9th / 16th November
Monday 23rd / 30th November / 7th December
Monday 14th / 21st / 28th December
Courses will be running on a Monday evening from 7pm - 9pm and will require 2 couples to go ahead and a maximum of 8 couples attending each course.Payment will secure your place. This will be on a "first come, first served basis"
I look forwards to seeing you in class and please stay safe
Full payment is required to reserve your place.........please book early to avoid disappointment!
