Online Antenatal course - July 4 weeks

Service Description

A complete antenatal course delivered over 4 weeks, designed to help build confidence and empower expectant parents. We aim to equip you with the right tools, mindset and to prepare you for the journey. Covering all aspects of labour, birth we also focus on well being in the fourth trimester including practical tips and advice about caring for your newborn. The aim of this course is to provide you information and guidance to inspire you to feel great and confident about yourself irrespective of the type of birth. The course will be delivered over a period of 4 weeks, each session lasting for about 2 hours in the evenings from about 7:30PM. Join in from the comfort of your own home and take this opportunity to interact with the expert who will be available to support you and answer any queries you may have. We are all here to support you in your journey. Course content: Week one : 90 minutes Breath work and relaxation - A guided relaxation to begin - A number of breathing techniques to support during pregnancy as well as labour and birth. - A number of guided stretches to help with pregnancy ailments. - A guided body scan relaxation to finish our session. Week two - 2 hours Introduction to Labour and birth (2 hours) - A workshop about Labour and birth including discussion about options. - Birthing plans - Information about who supporting professionals can be (such as midwife’s, doulas etc) - Q&A. Week three - 90minutes - 2 hours Breastfeeding - An antenatal guide to breastfeeding. - Discussion about harvesting colostrum - Early/newborn breastfeeding, cluster feeding - WHO recommendations - Various options such as direct breastfeeding, expressing, bottle feeding breastmilk and combination feeding as well as tongue/oral ties. - Q&A. Week four - 2 hours Fourth trimester well-being - A workshop to discuss all things fourth trimester well-being including the baby blues, postnatal mental health as well as relaxation and support during the fourth trimester.