Antenatal Class Programme
I'm here to help you feel less anxious and more confident in making those hard decisions when it comes to your birth and your baby's care. All decisions should be based on what feels right for YOU and YOUR family. My antenatal classes are like a warm cup of cocoa for your parenting journey – comforting, practical, and with a dash of humour. So, if you're ready to build a community, learn, and navigate the adventure of parenthood, I'm your go-to guide.
What's included?
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14 Hours of in-person evidence-based classes in a relaxed & supportive environment
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High quality teaching by an experienced midwife
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Meet a community of local parents
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Comprehensive resources, booklets & checklists provided
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Course Portal- everything you learn on the course is consolidated online
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Free online support for 5 months
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Social events organised by Informed Birth
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Paediatric First Aid course included
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Discounts offered to NHS workers, single parents & low-income households
Comprehensive Resources, Booklets & Checklists
CLASS 1
Your Labour & Birth
What to Pack For Your Birth
Birth Preferences (birth plan)
Early Signs of Labour
When to Call a Midwife
Established Labour & Birth
Delayed Cord Clamping
Delivering Your Placenta
Biomechanic Techniques for Birth
Consent: Your Body, Your Baby
CLASS 2
Navigating
the Unexpected
Birth Positions & Counter Pressure
Relaxation & Coping Strategies
Pain Relief Options
Instrumental Birth-Ventouse, Forceps
Caesarean Birth
Induction of Labour
Confident Decision Making in Birth
CLASS 3
The 4th Trimester Beginnings
The 1st 3 hrs After Your Birth, Vitamin K
What to Expect in the Neonatal Unit
Baby Checks & Baby Weight Loss
Newborn Screening & Newborn Infant Physical Exam
Newborn Jaundice
Baby Soothing Techniques & Coping with Colic
Importance of Baby Poo & Urine
Understanding Baby Sleep
Safe Sleeping
CLASS 4
Postnatal Recovery
& Mental Health
Perineal Tearing & Prevention
Episiotomy & After care
Your Pelvic Floor & Rehabilitation
Your 4th Trimester Hormones & Body Changes
Nutrition & Supplements
The Family Unit & Changing Relationships
Your Mental Health & Where to Get Help
CLASS 5
Feeding Your Baby
How Often & Why Babies Feed
The Perfect Latch
Breastfeeding Positions
Expressing Breast Milk
Mixed Feeding
Paced Bottle Feeding
Sterilising & Making Up a Formula Feed
How to Introduce a Bottle
Tongue Tie, Reflux & Allergies
Navigating Feeding Problems
CLASS 6
Practical Newborn Care
Changing a Nappy & Dressing
Bathing Baby
Baby Skin Care & Cord care
Winding & Soothing Techniques
Swaddling & Slings
How to Play with Your Newborn
Signs of an Unwell Newborn
BRAIN: Tools to Improve Confidence in Discussing Your Care with Health Professionals
CLASS 7
Infant First Aid & Social Event
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Baby/Child choking, Baby/Child CPR, Dressing burns & abrasions, Recovery position, Minor injuries, Recognising shock
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Celebratory social event after the first aid course
Social Meet Ups: Newborn Baby & 6 Month Baby Social
A meet up 8 weeks after you and your course-mate's babies are born and then again when your babies reach six months old, all organised by Informed Birth
Group Antenatal Classes
230£Taught in a group setting with other couples- 6 Evidence-based classes taught by an expert midwife
- 5 Months of free online support
- Meet like-minded parents
- Course resources & checklists
- Social events