Antenatal Groups & Tailored Classes
One to two hour weekly group meetings offering a relaxed, social and interactive approach to antenatal learning. Bringing like-minded parents together, in a friendly environment. The first hour will be a focused discussion covering specific subject matters outlined below.
The second hour will be an informal social group and will give you the opportunity to mix with and chat to people in your unique stage in life.
pregnancy and the transition to becoming parents.
Common complaints
When to be concerned
Common myths
Pelvic floor
Worries and fears, things to look out for
Preparing for the birth – colostrum harvesting, perineal preparation
How to get labour started naturally
The latent phase, how to cope and when to go to hospital
Where does birth partner fit in
Relaxation tips for sleeping
Transition to parenthood
Gadgets and their uses
Labour
Birth centre and labour room
With or without epiduaral
Where does birth partner fit in
What happens immediately after the birth
Baby - Golden hour, feeding, vitamin K
Mum – perineum, stitches, bleeding
Relaxation and oxytocin
Pain relief in labour, induction, instrumental birth and caesarean section
Being mentally prepared
Having a good birth experience in any situation
Induction of labour
Instrumental deliveries
Caesarean section
Relaxation and breathing
The role of the modern father
Going it alone
When you go home
Caring for your baby
Safe sleeping
When to worry
Caring for Mum
Emergencies
Wound care
Pelvic floor
Understanding your birth experience
Baby blues and postnatal depression
Family and friends
Where does birth partner fit in.
The role of the modern father
Mindfulness and relaxation