Natural Labour & Birth

Labour & Birth Essentials Part 1/4

Preparing You and Your Partner for Labour and Birth

We will discuss topics relating to preparation for late pregnancy, signs of labour and straightforward birth.

The class will cover:

• Birthplace Choices
• What to pack in your bag
• Hypnobirthing
• Hormones
• Perineal Massage
• Coping at home
• What to expect in hospital
• Why you may be sent home
• The different stages of labour
• The frustrations of the latent phase
• Being a birth partner
• Keeping energised
• Unexpected home delivery
• Pain relief

Class lasts around 2 hours, depending on how many questions people ask.

Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Class Notes: Available - Will be sent out after the class.