A relaxed, friendly and supportive antenatal course, written and taught by a midwife. Join us for a fresh perspective on birth and new parenthood and come away feeling positive and empowered about the journey ahead. Plus make a great group of friends at the same stage as you!
We cover:
All types of birth experience, including what happens during vaginal, caesarean and assisted births, how to prepare for giving birth to your baby, and how to write birth preferences for every eventuality
How to make your labour as comfortable as possible plus the choices you might come across during pregnancy and labour
Active birth positions and techniques to help balance your pelvis to encourage your baby into the most optimal position for birth. Plus, we look at how to make the rest of your pregnancy and your labour more comfortable
The birth partner’s vital role throughout the labour process and the postnatal period
Postnatal recovery after vaginal and caesarean births and how to prepare for the postnatal period, including writing a postnatal plan
Different methods of feeding your baby, including how to establish breastfeeding and common issues that can occur. We also discuss formula feeding, how to bottle feed and expressing
Plus- you get ongoing WhatsApp support from a midwife which is invaluable!
Our course is super inclusive! All types of family are welcome and there are no old fashioned patriarchal messages here! Birth partners are prepared just as much for birth and the postnatal period and given important tools to help!
The antenatal courses are starting in January in Bicester, taught by local midwife Clara at The Just Dance Studios and it is made up of 4 face-to-face sessions plus a Zoom session during weekends.
Main Address: Unit A14, Telford Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4LD