I guide and support individuals through their journey of becoming a parent. An empowered parent can make decisions confidently, which in turns allows for a rewarding childbirth experience.

• 2 week course

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Class Curriculum:

• The anatomy and physiology in pregnancy and labour
• Breastfeeding:

– Anatomy and physiology
– Establishing your baby’s routine – feeding and sleeping
– Breastfeeding diet
– Factors influencing milk production
– Caring of the breasts

• Problems with breastfeeding
  Breastpumps and the expressing of breastmilk
• Bottlefeeding
  Different types of formula milk
  How much milk does baby need
• Postpartum changes: emotionally and physically
  Postnatal depression
• Stimulation of the baby in utero
• Parenting skills:

– Bathing of the baby
– Burping techniques
– Changing a nappy
– Baby basics – what you may need
– Care of your newborn

• Packing of the hospital bag
• Vaginal delivery:

– Signs of labour and when to go to the hospital
– Stages of labour and delivery
– Breathing techniques
– Apgar scores
– Vitamin K

• Assimilation of labour
• Birthing alternatives:

– Induction
– Epidural
– Spinal
– C- Section
– Drugs in labour
– Assisted or instrumental delivery

• Possible baby complications
  Why do babies cry
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