Preparing you - from Pregnancy to Parenting your little one.
5 Week Class Antenatal & Postnatal Topics with a private Facebook Group to share resources, ask questions and stay connected
Suggested topics for Private Consultations
Boutique Weekend Classes - a range of the most important topics included
All supported with an amazing 40 page e-book resource!!!
Night 1: Preparing your Body and Mind for Labour
Optimal fetal positioning - what can you do to get your baby or help your baby stay in an optimal position and understand the possible impact on your labour and birth.
Pregnancy anatomy - understanding your body
Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) role
When to ring your LMC if you have any concerns
Creating a safe and comfortable space to labour and birth in - and why this is so important!
What to pack in your bags - an extensive list of practical items with loads of tips shared.
Night 2: Navigating the Journey - Understanding the Stages of Labour
Signs of labour - how do you know you are really in labour?
Stages of labour - all the info you need to know
Positions for labouring and birthing - to help you have an efficient labour
Benefits of being upright and active during labour
Self-help coping techniques
How partners can support Mum during labour
What happens for you baby after they are born?
Night 4: First Steps in Parenting - Feeding and Caring for your Baby
Feeding your baby - breastfeeding, expressing and formula feeding
Discovering what your baby actually needs - keeping it straightforward and real!
Seeking help (where and who) and support if needed
Benefits of Baby Massage
Information about the Baby & Infant 1st Aid course
Night 3: Preparing for the Unexpected
Informed choices - why, and how you can make decisions that are right for you
Medical interventions
Natural pain relief options
Medical pain relief options
Night 5: Final Countdown: Real-Life Baby Prep
How to bathe your baby
Safe swaddling – plus why newborns find it comforting
Baby foot massage – with benefits for teething, congestion, tummy upsets, and more
Alarm Bells – What’s normal, what’s not and what may be signalling some alarm bells during the postnatal period
2nd night syndrome – What it is and how to make it easier
24 hours with your newborn – The reality of daily life in those early weeks
Parenting promise – A moment to reflect on what you promise to provide as a parent
Poos and wees – What’s normal, what to expect, and how often
Make your own peri spray - A soothing, healing spray to use after your baby is born
Changes to your libido after birth
What is postnatal depression – Signs and support
Helping your baby transition from womb to world
Upright labour positions – visual guide
Write your birth wish list – Focusing on flexibility rather than rigid plans
