Evidence Based Birth Class with a Holistic Approach
What is The childbirth class?
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body's preparation for labour and signs of labour;
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when to come to hospital or call your midwife;
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what happens during labour and birth;
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understanding the role of your hormones on labour;
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creating your own emotionally safe birth environment;
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self-help strategies for labour including positions for active labour;
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breath awareness practice and affirmations;
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how your support person can best help you;
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medical pain relief options;
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dealing with unexpected events before, during and after labour and birth;
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early skin-to-skin with baby;
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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:
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newborn behaviour;
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recognizing when your baby is hungry, tired or ready for play;
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breastfeeding;
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strategies to develop and strengthen the 'parenting partnership' (the mother and the other significant person who will co-parent the child)
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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
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HypnoBabies
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Lamaze
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Bradley Method
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Calm
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Aromatherapy for pregnancy and Childbirth
Please make sure to also book your class on the calendar or the booking page