From Bumps to Babies Classes
What's happens during your course..
Week 1:
Meet other parents-to-be
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Learn about the final stages of pregnancy – how you may feel and what to expect
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Understand the signs of labour and what to do when it begins
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Discuss & start to form your birth plans
Feeding Week
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Learn how to colostrum harvest (hand express)
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Learn how to breast feed & pump
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Learn how to bottle feed & combi feed
Week 3:
Labour and birth
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Explore the stages and timeline of labour and birth
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Discuss feelings and emotions during this time
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Learn about pain relief options and alternative therapies
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Practice breathing and pushing techniques
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Review possible birth scenarios, including:
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C-sections
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Episiotomy
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Induction of labour
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Week 2:
Week 4:
The postnatal period for you and your baby
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Learn how to your baby's nappy
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Learn how to bathe and clothe your baby
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Learn about putting your baby to bet safely
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Community Midwife's role & aftercare
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Have chats about contraception, physical health and wellbeing after your baby and how to protect your mental health.