Antenatal Active Birth Course
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Professional educators with many years of experience conduct this course.
The course is offered either on Saturdays or over one weekend.
Ther course is tailored to meet the needs of everyone who attends - that includes your partner and other support people.
The small course numbers make it a personal experience, and enable us to focus on your specific concerns and questions.
Topics include:
- Expectations: yours, your partner's and your support people
- Labour: the three stages and the importance of labour hormones
- Ways to work with your labour
- Useful positions to minimise discomfort
- Ways that support people can help you
- Pain-relief options and possible medical interventions
- Caesarean Section
- Early days with a newborn
- Establishing Breastfeeding
We encourage you to take an active role throughout your pregnancy and the labour itself, as we feel that this gives the parent-child relationship the best possible start.
Cost of the course includes:
- Active Birth Course (approx 12 hours)
- "Preparing for Birth" Books for women and men and evidence based information.
- A minimum number of course participants are required for the course to proceed.
- A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required in the case of personal cancellation.
“We found the course a great way to meet other expectant parents and find out information about all aspects of impending parenthood. It was a great opportunity to hear the differing views on controversial issues as it helped us understand the issues and the options available to us.”
Sharon and Matthew Plant
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