Antenatal

The Topics covered in the classes will include:

-Practical suggestions offered to men about how to prepare themselves and how to support their partners
-Relaxation and breathing will be taught as coping strategies to help manage pain and stress during labour and in everyday situations
-Antenatal period: pelvic floor exercises, perineal massage, exercise and nutrition
-All aspects of labour: early signs of labour, coping strategies, labour positions and pain relief (orthodox and self-help)
-Procedures for induction of labour, Ventouse deliveries, forceps deliveries and caesarean sections
-Caring for babies; including both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding
-Parental life after birth
-Making time for each other
-Accessing appropriate external support
-A detailed agenda has been established for the course but, within this framework, participants will have the opportunity to add their own issues to this agenda.