About the Course
Are you currently pregnant?
Do you want to meet other expectant parents and find 'your village' as you begin this exciting new chapter of your life?
Are you feeling a little overwhelmed about all your birthing options and not sure how you can best prepare to meet your baby?
Do you want to arm yourself with a wealth of knowledge about your body, baby and birth, understand all the options available to you during birth and early parenthood, and learn how to advocate for yourself and your gorgeous new addition?
Do you want to feel fully informed, educated, encouraged and empowered in your journey to parenthood?
Yes? Well, you're in the right place!
The 5 week Preparing Parents Birth Prep Course will help you to prepare for the journey of birth and early parenthood in a friendly and comfortable environment alongside other expectant parents who are at similar stages of pregnancy to you! We will ensure that you feel fully prepared for the arrival of your little one and confident in the first few weeks of parenting by providing you with expert guidance, support and valuable individualised information.
Your Midwife, Emily, will empower you with the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate this new chapter in your life, whilst offering a wonderful opportunity for you to create long-lasting friendships and build a parenting community with other expectant parents in the area who are due their babies at similar times!
Babies are only born once, so investing in your birth prep is one of the greatest investments you will ever make!
TOPICS COVERED
Week 1 - Get to know each other, birth place options, stages of labour, when to call the Midwife, birth positions and the role of the birth partner!
Week 2 - Medical pain relief options, assisted births, perineal trauma, medical induction and caesarean sections.
Week 3 - Decision making & birthing rights, physical recovery and mental wellbeing.
Week 4 - infant feeding (breast/bottle/expressing), tongue tie and new-born care.
Week 5 (optional) - Exploring your faith during pregnancy, preparing with prayer and Bible passages and a warm welcome to the HTC family.
Our classes are available to all expectant parents who are 24 - 34 weeks pregnant at the start of the course who live within reach of Clapham and the surrounding areas. Your 'ticket' gives you and 1 other person a space on our course so that you can bring along a trusted partner, family member or friend with you every week to support you and learn alongside you should you wish! (We do encourage you to attend with your birthing partner if you are able)!
Once you have secured your place, you will receive a follow up email confirming your booking and containing all the information you will need before attending the course. Please do fill out the questionnaire on the booking form to help us get to know you a little better before the course starts!
**Whilst we're aware that other birth prep courses in the area charge approximately £250-350 per couple to attend, we do not want finances to be a barrier for anyone wishing to access top quality birth prep in the area, and we view this course as a means of serving our community. This is why we are proud to offer this course on a non-profit basis, and your payment simply covers the cost of your refreshments and the running of the group. We therefore kindly ask that you carefully consider your own financial situation before choosing whether to purchase a full price, or a bursary ticket**