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 tea 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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12 Hours of in-person evidence-based classes in a relaxed & supportive environment
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High quality practical teaching by an experienced midwife
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Q&A session with UK Registered Osteopath Chelsea, discussing your pelvic floor & postnatal recovery after vaginal & caesarean birth
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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 6 months
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Social events organised by Informed Birth
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Discounts offered to NHS workers, single parents & low-income households
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
Perineal Tearing & Prevention
The 1st 3 hrs After Your Birth, Vitamin K
Optimal Birth Positions
Biomechanic Techniques for Birth
CLASS 2
Navigating
the Unexpected
Relaxation & Coping Strategies
Pain Relief Options
Instrumental Birth-Ventouse, Forceps
Caesarean Birth
What to Expect in the Neonatal Unit
Induction of Labour
Consent: Your Body, Your Baby, Your Choice
Confident Decision Making in Birth-Tools to improve confidence in discussing care with health professionals
CLASS 3
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 4
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
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
Q&A Zoom call with UK Registered Osteopath Chelsea
Chelsea will discuss with you pelvic floor exercises, perineal massage, scar massage & more
Informative Videos
Informative videos sent throughout the course that guide you through practical information on:
The Matrescence: your postnatal journey & new life as a parent
The Family Unit & Changing Relationships
Your 4th Trimester Hormones & Body Changes
Your Pelvic Floor & Recovery
Nutrition
Your Mental Health & Where to Get Help
Course Portal
All the information I provide you with in class is consolidated online for you to access for up to 1 year, this includes:
Newborn Care Booklet
Your Caesarean Birth Guide
Exercise Videos in Pregnancy
& much much more!
Postnatal Social Meet Ups
A meet up 8 weeks after you and your course-mate's babies are born and then again every three months with The Parenting Village, all organised by Informed Birth
Never underestimate the power of a positive mindset.
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
Comprehensive Resources, Booklets & Checklists
