CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
We run a 7-session Childbirth Education course facilitated by professional childbirth educators.
We aim to provide a balanced approach to childbirth education and advocate active birth, that being a birth in which both parents are actively involved, are informed, are physically and mentally prepared and are making decisions for themselves.
You are usually about 29-31 weeks when starting this course
The course you are assigned to depends on your due date. We will confirm your course start date when you book your place
The course venue is usually Athol Syms Hall, 11 Griffin Ave, Epsom
Antenatal sessions run on weeknights from 7pm to 9pm The Practical Parenting session runs on a Sunday morning from 9:30am to 12:00pm
For bookings please call Maree on 625 0065 or emailcapc.bookings@gmail.com
The Childbirth Education course offers expectant parents the following:
Antenatal 6 evening sessions
Nutrition and exercise
Development of baby and antenatal tests
Labour signs and stages
Pain relief options
Partner support
The birth process and birth video
Breastfeeding
Newborn care
Postnatal depression
A discussion panel with parents of new-born babies Men's Session
The father's role is an important one and is addressed throughout the course, including a 40 minute Men's Only session, encouraging fathers to take an active supporting role. Practical Parenting - Sunday morning session
A fun and informative session incorporating a shared morning tea and covering the following topics:
Bedding/Safe sleeping
Bathing Baby
Car Seats
Winding
Swaddling & Settling baby
Clothing and Nappies New Parent Support (Coffee) Group
Actively facilitated by the course Host. The support group continues on from the course and plays a vital role in helping with the changes a baby inevitably brings. Postnatal 'Baby and You' Course - 5 morning sessions
Attended after baby is born, offering new parents valuable information and support needed in the first few months of your baby's life. Topics covered incluse:
Sleeping and Feeding
Baby Massage
CPR & First Aid
Postnatal Depression
Postnatal Exercises
Child Development In addition to the above you can also choose to pre enrol in our Moving and Munching Course
For a course outline see the Parent Education pages. | 
