Antenatal Course November

For baby's due late December, January and February.

Venue: Ruislip Guide Hut, Manor Farm Complex

Time: 7pm - 9pm

Dates: 

Friday 8th November

Friday 15th November

Friday 22nd November

Friday 29th November

Join our 4 week face to face course in Ickenham and learn all the antenatal education you will need. Whether this is your first baby and you are new to this pregnancy world or you've had a baby before but want a refresher of what to expect then this course is for you. 

The course is split into 4 sessions, all sessions are 2 hours long. You are welcome to come with your partner, friend or alone. The sessions are interactive and interesting. 

Session 1: Labour and Birth 

What to expect leading up to labour, signs and symptoms.

Physiology of birth

Induction of labour 

Places you can give birth 

Analgesia options

Session 2: Labour and Birth Continued

Caesarean section 

Assisted delivery

Introduction to Hypnobirthing

Breathing and massage tips

Session 3: Life with a Baby

Common newborn questions

Practical tips- nappies, bathing and winding

Safe Sleeping Advice

How to settle a crying baby

Session 4: All things Feeding

Breastfeeding

Artificial Feeding

Combination feeding

Colostrum Harvesting