Antenatal Classes
With Bump and Baby Club
Thursdays 12 September - 10th October
Thursdays 17 October - 14 November
Thursdays 21 November - 19 December
Our invaluable antenatal course for couples covers everything you need to know about your remaining pregnancy, labour, birth and the early days of parenthood, including baby first aid. Taught by one of the most popular NCT-trained teachers in North London, our course is supportive, sociable and fun, and includes an indulgent afternoon tea and includes a reunion once all the babies have made their appearance!. Courses run continually throughout the year and sell out quickly. please go to http://bumpandbabyclub.com
Class 1 - Labour and birth Final stages of pregnancy and getting ready for birth Early signs of labour and coping at home When to come to hospital and arriving at hospital Coping with labour Birth partner's role in labour Induction of labour
Class 2 - Labour and birth continued Managing pain in labour, pain-relief medication Different types of birth, including ventouse and forceps delivery and Caesarean section Making decisions What happens immediately after birth Recovering from birth
Class 3 - Life with your new baby Leaving the hospital and getting through the first week Practical skills – nappy changing, swaddling, bathing, topping and tailing, winding, eye cleaning, umbilical cord care How to deal with crying How and to encourage a good sleeping and feeding pattern
Class 4 - Breastfeeding Getting started in hospital Establishing a good milk supply Positioning and technique Recognizing your baby’s feeding cues Establishing a feeding routine How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk How to manage common breastfeeding problems When to seek advice Expressing milk Introducing a bottle – making up formula, hygiene, common problems
Class 5 - Baby First Aid Signs of serious illness What to do if your baby is unconscious, not breathing or choking Includes hands-on practice with resuscitation mannequins
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