Childbirth Education
Parents attending Childbirth Education classes are making some of the most important decisions they will ever make in their lives. These decisions impact on the health and well-being of their baby, themselves and their relationships.
We run four self funded classes a year, running over a weekend from 9am - 4pm.
Childbirth education classes are a great way to meet other parents to be with babies due around the same time as you.
Your class will be taken by a fully qualified childbirth educator. There role is to provide as much clear, well researched, and relevant information as possible. Through facilitated group discussion the Childbirth Educator will enable exploration of options and choices, challenge myths and offer a vast range of information around choices available to new parents.
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:
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
25th & 26th January 2020
16th & 17th May 2020
22nd & 23rd August 2020
November 2020
Cost
FREE of charge thanks to our annual WINTER FETE fundraiser.
We run four self funded classes a year, running over a weekend from 9am - 4pm.
Childbirth education classes are a great way to meet other parents to be with babies due around the same time as you.
Your class will be taken by a fully qualified childbirth educator. There role is to provide as much clear, well researched, and relevant information as possible. Through facilitated group discussion the Childbirth Educator will enable exploration of options and choices, challenge myths and offer a vast range of information around choices available to new parents.
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
25th & 26th January 2020
16th & 17th May 2020
22nd & 23rd August 2020
November 2020
Cost
FREE of charge thanks to our annual WINTER FETE fundraiser.
