Antenatal Classes
Our midwife led antenatal classes, held between Wimborne and Verwood, have been carefully designed to support you through pregnancy and birth. We recommend attending these sessions during the month you are 30 to 36 weeks pregnant. This means you are likely to be attending with people who are expecting a baby around the same time as you, and you can get the most out of the sessions. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Session 1 - The Third and Fourth Trimester and the Introduction to Matrescence
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Third trimester expectations including common ailments and pelvic floor muscle exercises
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Fourth trimester expectations including emotional, physical and hormonal changes
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Introduction to the term 'matrescence'; including managing expectations, changing relationships and the social transition to becoming a mother
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Session 2 - Labour and Birth
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Signs and stages of labour
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Pain relief options in labour
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All modes of birth - vaginal, caesarean, ventouse and forceps
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Optimal positioning and active birth
Session 3 - Postnatal Transition and Infant Feeding
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The Golden Hour
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Safe sleeping and infant crying
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Feeding options and choices
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Attachment and baby's brain development
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Once you have secured your space, you will receive an email with a more detailed outline of the three sessions.
One 60 minute 1:1 session in the comfort of your own home
Perhaps you’ve had a baby before and you want to do something differently this time, but you don’t know who to talk to.
Or perhaps you’re experiencing a complex pregnancy and want to know what birth options will be safe and available to you. Maybe you want to birth off guidelines, but you want to discuss with a non-judgmental professional who can share evidence; scientific and anecdotal, about the pros and cons of different choices.
Birth Debrief
One 90 minute 1:1 session in the safety of your own home
A one to one listening service, where we can help you understand some of the actions that may have been taken during your birth and why.
We can help with demystifying the jargon that is often used in birth notes. Most importantly, we will provide you the time and space to talk about your birth with a professional who understands.
Postnatal Care
Three 60 minute 1:1 sessions in the comfort of your own home
Buy a package of three sessions and, once your baby is born, we can work out a mutually suitable time for me to come and offer you support.
We can offer you:
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Emotional support as your navigate the early post natal days
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Non-judgemental infant feeding support, with up to date guidance and evidence
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Relationship tricks and tips on how to cope - normalising the normal