Evidence Based Birth Class with a Holistic Approach
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What is The childbirth class?
 
	
	
body's preparation for labour and signs of labour; 
	
	
	
when to come to hospital or call your midwife; 
	
	
	
what happens during labour and birth; 
	
	
	
understanding the role of your hormones on labour; 
	
	
	
creating your own emotionally safe birth environment; 
	
	
	
self-help strategies for labour including positions for active labour; 
	
	
	
breath awareness practice and affirmations; 
	
	
	
how your support person can best help you; 
	
	
	
medical pain relief options; 
	
	
	
dealing with unexpected events before, during and after labour and birth; 
	
	
	
early skin-to-skin with baby; 
	
	
	
early days in hospital and at home.
	
 
As you are 'becoming a parent' and not just 'having a baby', most good-quality antenatal courses also include education about:  
	
	
newborn behaviour; 
	
	
	
recognizing when your baby is hungry, tired or ready for play; 
	
	
	
breastfeeding; 
	
	
	
strategies to develop and strengthen the 'parenting partnership' (the mother and the other significant person who will co-parent the child)
	
	
	
helpful ideas concerning the impact of a new baby on the couple's relationship. 
	
	We cover topics of Comfort measures from the following birthing methods
	
	
	
HypnoBirthing
	
	
	
HypnoBabies
	
	
	
Lamaze
	
	
	
Bradley Method
	
	
	
Calm
	
	
	
Aromatherapy for pregnancy and Childbirth
	
 
Please make sure to also book your class on the calendar or the booking page