The NurtureMe Prenatal Class
The NurtureMe Pre-Natal course is run once a month for a full day Saturday.
The day involves sessions with a number of different faciliators covering a wide range of topics.
Linda Rayment known as “Lactation Linda” is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who will answer all your questions and prepare you and your partner for breastfeeding, before the baby arrives.
We have two midwives, Audrey and Carol who will cover all the topics involving the labour and birth and your time in hospital. This birthing education session aims to provide information about pregnancy, Labour and Birthing.
Audrey is a midwife and has worked in the field of midwifery for over 20 years and during the last decade been actively involved in provision of education for childbirth and parenting groups within the hospital setting.
Topics will include:
# Emotional and physical changes during pregnancy, labour and birth.
# The stages of labour.
# Active Birth.
# Birth choices, Birth plan.
# Coping strategies—natural and medical.
# Support persons role.
# Early parenting.
Deb Sirone has specilised in pregnancy massage for over 30 years and is a certified Infant massage Instructor for the last 29 years teaching parents a cue-based program that teaches you how to read your baby’s body language, how to relieve wind pain, understand their sleep cycles and respectful touch which supports bonding and secure attachment between you and your baby.
Deb will help with some tips to help you both navigate the shock of the expectations in those early few months so you don’t just survive in the early parenting stage but thrive.
There will be a dads only session included in the day and practice sessions on nappy changing and swaddling.
Dads are encouraged to be involved and participate throughout the day. We want Dads to feel prepared and informed as well as the Mums.
Handouts are supplied to help you remember the key points as well as goody bags overflowing with goodies including a little gift for all the Dads to be.
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