Antenatal courses
During labour, you burn as many calories per hour as running a marathon—preparation is key for a positive experience.
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Our local private antenatal classes not only offer you an exceptional wealth of professional information delivered in a personal way, they also introduce you to a valuable local network of likeminded people who are on the same journey.
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Our groups support each other, laugh and cry together, and navigate the ups and downs of new parenthood as a team.
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To get the best experience it’s vital to be fully prepared for labour and for the arrival of your amazing baby.
Why do an antenatal course?
Our unbiased, tailor-made antenatal classes aim to fully inform and empower you at every stage, helping you make the best choices for you and your baby.
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The course includes three weeks of exclusive coffee meetups for each group, fostering friendships that can be invaluable during the first weeks of parenthood.
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These classes provide a supportive environment for couples to share their feelings and concerns about parenthood, ensuring you feel prepared for birth and confident in the postnatal period.
Ultimately, the objective of the courses is simple
To give you as much information and confidence as you need so you can make the choices right for you, giving you the best chance of having the kind of birth experience you want!
​This 16 hour course will educate you fully on all aspects of pregnancy, birth and early parenting. We will empower you to make the best choices for you and your baby. Every course is different as Debra works with the group to personalise the course according to their needs, however the following topics are covered in every course:
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Pain management; including relaxation, breathing techniques, massage, positions for labour and birth, as well as working together as a team.
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The physical processes of birth
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Pain relief, pharmaceutical methods of pain management including epidurals
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The process of planned and unplanned caesarean sections
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The partner’s role and how to give effective support and encouragement
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When labour does not go to plan – induction, assisted birth and instrumental delivery
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Explore ways of making the experience of birth more positive and comfortable
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Baby care (bathing, changing nappies, feeding, sleeping etc.)
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Breastfeeding and bottle feeding
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Baby development – mental and physical
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Honest discussions about the highs and lows of early parenting, including how your relationship will change and the complexities of introducing your baby to its new family
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Making informed decisions under pressure
Share the feelings and dilemmas of approaching parenthood
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As part of the course there will be a two hour session, led by a trained breastfeeding counsellor, which will cover all aspects of breastfeeding as well as a two hour reunion after all the babies are born. You will also receive a copy of the popular book Preparing for Birth by Andrea Robinson.
Upon completion, we welcome you to attend an additional Three complimentary, women only, social sessions.
After completing our course, you're invited to three complimentary, women-only social sessions.
Held in a relaxing home setting, these informal meetings offer a chance to reconnect with the other women on your course, revisit practical skills like baby care and birth plans, and enjoy casual chats.
Our goal is to provide support, information, and a relaxed space for forming friendships.
Many groups continue to meet long after their babies are born, building a lasting support firendships.
On this course we provide an unique opportunity to build lasting friendships with like minded couples who share the same journey.
Taster session:
Free early pregnancy class
Taster Session: Free Early Pregnancy Class
Pregnancy can be both exciting and overwhelming, with a flood of information and emotions. Our free early pregnancy class at babymatters provides essential advice and support to help put your mind at ease. This session offers a glimpse of our antenatal classes and is open to all women between 6 and 30 weeks pregnant.
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The key aims of the class include:
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Looking after yourself
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Discussing birthplace options
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Common concerns during pregnancy
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Changes during pregnancy
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Meeting other parents in a similar situation
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Plus much more
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The dates for our next pregnancy class is......
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Saturday 23rd Nov'24 from 10am-11.15am
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Register for a free taster session:
If you would like to register for an early pregnancy class please send me an e-mail to
debra@babymatters-uk.co.uk or please fill in the form below
At BabyMatters we are proud to be...
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A registrant of FEDANT (Federation of Antenatal Educators), National Registration Number: 11884
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A member of IAIM (International Association of Infant Massage)
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Insured by Holistic Services
