Antenatal Classes
I've been teaching antenatal classes for the last sixteen years, and in that time a lot has changed within our maternity system. My classes reflect this, and are designed fully equip you with all the skills you'll need navigate it.
But birth is just the beginning, and so as well as offering you comprehensive birth preparation, my classes are also designed to get you as ready as you possibly can be for life with a new baby.
Course Content
(We cover all of the below, and much, much more)
Session One - Your Amazing Body / Hormones & Hypnobirthing / Labour and Birth
Session Two - Our Current Maternity System / Induction / Caesarean Birth / Birth Preferences
Session Three - Your New Baby / Breastfeeding / What to expect during the early days
Session Four - Sleep / Routines / The Fourth Trimester
Session Five - Identity & Mental Health / Support Networks / Protecting Your Relationship
Session Six - First Aid (this session is led by a local A&E nurse with over 30 years experience)
£215 per couple (Payment plans available)
Why are my courses different?
These days you have a lot of options when it comes to choosing an antenatal course, so why pick mine?
The answer is simple - because once your course is over and your baby has arrived, the support continues. After the course ends we don't say goodbye! We'll stay in close touch, and you'll be invited into my kitchen every Thursday where you'll be served a nutritious, warming lunch, endless cups of tea, and have an opportunity to chat with other expectant and new parents. You're encouraged to receive this postnatal support for as long as you need it.
(This is all included in the cost of the course - there is no extra charge.)
From the moment we meet I'll be looking after you - and around to offer support when you need it the most.
ALSO:
* I have a diploma in Antenatal Education, and sixteen years experience of educating and nurturing expectant and new parents
* I'm an active birth doula; I attend births regularly and have excellent relationships with the (amazing) midwives in our community
* I offer small class sizes, (max six couples) which creates an intimate, warm and friendly atmosphere for each group
* All Sessions are in-person - no zoom sessions
* Hypnobirthing & First Aid are included
* I am a mother of three - I've been through it all myself
* I'll always be on the end of the phone if you ever need to talk anything through
* My classes are very competitively priced
Courses for Second Timers
Are you having another baby?
Perhaps you’ve relocated to Worthing and need a new mum gang?
You already know what to expect when you go into labour and you can change a nappy in your sleep - so the courses for Second Timers are different.
* We spend time processing your first birth and postnatal experience, before refreshing your mind and body in preparation for this next birth.
* We talk about your firstborn, and cover all the ways you can help them to feel included and settled when their new sister or brother arrives.
* We make sure you have robust and practical plans in place for when three become four.
The £60 fee includes:
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2x three hour sessions
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Hot supper (in case you’re coming straight from work)
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Unlimited drinks
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WhatsApp group for info, further support and socialising
(Venue for all classes - Norfolk House, Worthing, BN14 7NL)