Antenatal Class Programme
Cat's 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, Cat's your go-to guide.
What's included?
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12 Hours of in-person evidence-based classes
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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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Free access to online support for 5 months
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Social events during and after the course
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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)
Recognising the Early Signs of Labour
When to Call a Midwife
Established Labour & Birth
Delayed Cord Clamping
Delivering Your Placenta
CLASS 2
Navigating
the Unexpected
Birth Positions & Counter Pressure
Relaxation & Coping Strategies
Pain Relief Options
Instrumental Birth- Ventouse, Forceps
Caesarean Birth
Induction of Labour
CLASS 3
The 4th Trimester Beginnings
The 1st 3 hrs After Your Birth, Vitamin K
What to Expect in the Neonatal Unit
Baby checks & Weight Loss
Newborn Screening & Newborn Infant Physical Exam
Newborn Jaundice
Understanding Baby Sleep & Safe Sleeping
Baby Soothing Techniques & Colic
Understanding Baby Poo & Why It's Important
CLASS 4
Postnatal Recovery
& Mental Health
Perineal Tearing & Prevention
Episiotomy & After care
Pelvic Floor & Rehabilitation
4th Trimester Hormones
Nutrition & Supplements
The Family Unit & Relationships
Mental Health & Where to Get Help
CLASS 5
Feeding Your Baby
Paced Bottle Feeding
Sterilising
How to Introduce a Bottle
Expressing Breast Milk & Mixed Feeding
Breastfeeding & Breast Changes
Perfect Latch & Breastfeeding Positions
Fears and Concerns
Tongue Tie, Reflux & Allergies
CLASS 6
Practical Newborn Care
Nappy changing
Winding
Baby Bath & Dressing
Baby Skin Care & Cord care
Swaddling & Slings
Baby Play
Signs of an Unwell Newborn
CLASS 7 (optional)
Infant First Aid & Social Event
Baby choking
Baby CPR
Baby proof home
Dressing burns and abrations
Social Meet Ups: Newborn Baby & 4 month Old Baby Social
A meet up once you and your course-mate's babies are born and then again when your babies reach four 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