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The best time to book in for a class is from 34 – 36 weeks. As I teach so many classes I have a bit of experience on when one should take a class, when it’s to early and when it’s to late. The motivation to learn is not as great when the belly is small as when the belly is large, and birth is a month away. Doing classes at this gestation keeps information fresh in your memory and most of what you learn is relevant for when your baby is considered term (37-42 weeks). Run on Saturdays and every second Sunday . Please see available dates Taught only by midwives
Gaining Insight
This about getting to know the 5 other couples that are on the same journey and all around the same gestation (weeks pregnant). We explore the pelvis and baby – how does that fit though?? This is our first introduction to labour hormones and how they affect your labour. We look at the stages of labour and begin to dispel the myths (there are plenty) and teach you and your birth partner/coach to start looking at the positives. We watch an incredible birth video or two.
Finding your power
Labour coping mechanisms commonly known as pain relief; this is the segment that really grabs your attention. We look at all the possible non-medicated and medicated options for you to choose. This is all real now and this is about finding your power. We learn coping skills the tools to promote progress and plenty of tips for the support person. You will know about all the stages of labour as will your birth partner/coach. They will learn about their unique important and vital role supporting their loved one in a completely unfamiliar and challenging experience. Together we will build these skills and birth support people will be prepared for birth not just informed about its mechanics.
Understanding the unexpected
By now you will have a total understanding of the process of birth, so we add in those little curved balls and discuss common hospital policies and procedures – interventions (how to use them so they don’t use you). We discuss common ‘things’ that may occur in your labour and teach you to advocate for yourself with your care providers. We prepare for the possibility of having an unplanned caesarean section. Now comes the time to have some fun discussing our strengths, weakness, and what we have learnt about the journey and ourselves so far.
Embracing breastfeeding and the Amazing newborn
It’s a party- topics are breasts and bubs. This section helps the couple prepare for breastfeeding. Discussion will include practical advice on getting started, avoiding problems, and building confidence in those early days.
What do I do now the bub is here?? We help the couple prepare for those early days at home and the immediate post birth stuff. We discuss newborns and communication, feeding cues, cuddling, swaddling, sleeping expectations (or the lack of), and skills to help survive.