Childbirth Education
We run six classes a year, with most running over a
single weekend. Your class will be taken by a fully qualified childbirth
educator . Childbirth education classes are a great way to meet other parents to
be with babies due around the same time as you.
Topics
Covered
Discomforts of pregnancy, first stage of labour,
going into labour, self help during early labour
Avoiding a posterior positioned baby, labour
stages one and two, pain relief
Third stage of labour, birth video,
interventions during labour, birth plans, admission to hospital
Ceasarean
section, unexpected outcomes, breastfeeding, issues for babies
Emotional disorders, newborn baby tips such as
nappy changing, bathing, car seats
Purposes of
Childbirth Education Classes
There are many reasons for which parents to
be come to childbirth education classes.
Some of the reasons we have identified
are:
- To gain information on pregnancy, labour,
birth and parenting
- To develop practical skills such as
relaxation, stretching, nappy folding etc
- To explore and share feelings,
experiences and attitudes with others in the same situation
- To develop friendships and establish
support networks
Style of
Learning
Parents Centre classes are based on
participatory education. You will be asked what you want from the class as it is
important to meet your needs. Your childbirth educator will use a variety of
teaching techniques and small group work in order to give you the opportunity to
discuss your own expectations, explore alternatives ad work out solutions that
best meet your own needs. This gives time to mix with other class members and
allows you to get to know them better.
Upcoming
Course Dates 14-15
January 2012
17-18
March 2012
May
(dates tbc)
July
(dates tbc)
September (dates tbc)
November
(dates tbc)
Cost
No charge |
