Our Classes
Our 1-Day Antenatal & Early Parenting class is practical, with lots of opportunities to practise positions, massage, relaxation and breathing for labour, as well as parenting skills such as nappy changing (on a doll!). The day is aimed at expectant mothers and their birth partners. Partners learning forms an important part of the course. There's lots of emotional support for this major life change, both from the teacher and the other parents-to-be in the class. See what others have said about the class below.
Class size is limited to 6 - 8 couples. This ensures plenty of time to ask questions, practice skills and get to know others to form new friendships as new parents.
Private one-to-one sessions are also available if the group class doesn't suit you or the dates don't work as well as Refreshers and VBAC sessions (after a Caesarean birth).
The content of a course may vary depending on the group's needs. Each group sets its own agenda at the start of class.
Class outline:
o What happens during the three stages of labour - how women's bodies work best
o Comfort measures for labour: massage, rhythmical breathing, active labour positions, relaxation
o Tips on how to give yourself the best chance of a straightforward birth, build your confidence and feel empowered
o Exploring all your birth options and choices
o Communication with midwives/doctors and how to make informed decisions
o Looking after your pelvic floor
o What to expect for a hospital birth, dealing with the unexpected, different kinds of births, how to have your needs met and what's available for pain management
o The role of birth partners; what they need to know and how they can provide the best support - for birth and after
o Post natal - getting breastfeeding off to a good start including information on access to Cuidiú's voluntary breastfeeding services and counsellors; postnatal depression; practical baby care - bathing, nappy changing and baby safety. to Antenatal and postnatal depression
o The emotional side of having a baby and coping in the early days
Class run by a qualified, experienced Cuidiú antenatal educator. Trained and licenced-to-practice by NCT (National Childbirth Trust, University of Bedfordshire and Cuidiú. Member of Antenatal Ireland.
€165 for mother & her birth partner
Includes
Comprehensive information pack
Complimentary light lunch and refreshments
Membership of Cuidiú for a year (worth €25)
Free parking
Labour ward tour arranged
FREE postnatal support for breastfeeding & parenting with local Cuidiú branch including
Baby massage course for €70 instead of usual price of €150
Our Baby Massage Class provides for a lovely relaxing time with your baby while you learn the skills to massage him/her. Our 4-week class builds you confidence in parenting and enables you to spend a lovely hour or so relaxing and enjoying your baby. Special price of €70 for course (refundable on private health insurance) Visit our website for more information www.aboutbirthandbabies.com.
