Individual & Group Sessions
Individual Sessions
The aim of the class is to prepare and give confidence to couples for labour, birth and the early weeks of parenthood.
Ideally completed 4-6 weeks prior to estimated due date.
The individual sessions (duration 3 hrs) are for first time parents as well as those already with children who wish to take a refresher course.
Topics covered include:
- Signs and Stages of labour.
- Knowing when to go to hospital.
- Positions, movements & breathing techniques that can assist in labour progress and diminish fear and pain.
- Coping Strategies
- Pain relief options
- The role of partners as the support person during labour
- Possible complications that may arise during labour
- Induction of labour and natural alternatives
- Caesarean Birth
- Meeting your baby
- Anything else parents wish to discuss and be informed about.
Group Sessions
The group full-day class covers, in addition to all of the above:
- Adaptation to parenthood,
- Baby-care
- Breastfeeding.