Private Antenatal Classes

This is a private one-on-one class that can be done in the convenience of your own home at a time that suits you. The class can be customised to suit your individual needs. If you have certain topics that you wish to specifically cover BabySteps is able to cater this class to you. 

It also includes a photo session with a professional photographer at an organised time and FREE 8x10 complimentary photo from BabySteps.

Session 1 Labour

This class covers such things as when are you in labour, signs of labour, indications and methods of induction of labour and options for pain relief.

It will also include a photo session with Rana Rankin photography and a FREE 8x10 complimentary photo from BabySteps.

What you will learn:

  • What is labour?
  • Signs of labour
  • Optimal labour positions for different scenarios
  • Pain relief options including all natural, non pharmacological and medical options
  • Indications for and methods of induction of labour
  • Signs of impending birth, called the second stage, and what things to look for

Session 2 Birth

This class explains normal birth and also any variations from normal. Different medical interventions such as instrumental deliveries and also caesarean section will be discussed.

Options on delivering your placenta, called the third stage will be discussed as well as cord blood banking and its benefits. At the end of this class you will understand what is meant by an effective birth plan and what goes into it.

What you will learn:

  • The normal birth and variations from normal
  • The various medical interventions such as instrumental deliveries and also caesarean section
  • Options on delivering your placenta, called the third stage
  • Cord blood banking
  • The importance of skin to skin, the first feed and the first few hours after birth

Session 3 Baby

This class will explain all your child health questions and infant feeding options. Common neonatal problems such as jaundice, reasons and techniques to calm a crying baby and also dad's new role will also be covered.

What you will learn:

  • Breastfeeding and the keys to success
  • Common neonatal problems such as jaundice
  • Reasons and techniques to calm a crying baby
  • Immunisations and vitamin K injections
  • Lots of child health resources and advice
  • Contraception options
  • Postnatal depression
  • SIDS and Kids
  • Postnatal exercise
  • Dad's new role with the baby

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