Early Pregnancy Class

You found out that you're pregnant and you're all exited but you don't know where to start: What are your antenatal care options? Where will you have your baby? What should you do to ensure optimal health for you and your baby during pregnancy?

Don't worry! This class is designed to offer you the knowledge you need to make informed choices about your antenatal care and birth preferences. I will help you navigate the Irish maternity system to help you decide what pathway would suit you best.

Any questions and concerns, if present, can be discussed to help you feel at ease so that you will be able to enjoy this special time.

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This class takes around 90 - 120 min. and will be arranged at a time and date convenient to you.

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Labour, Birth  & Baby Course

For first-time-parents, I recommend my 

3-session all-inclusive antenatal course.

Each session takes around 90-120 min. and will be arranged at a time and date convenient to you.
Session 1: Healthy life in late pregnancy, how to prepare for labour and birth, first signs of labour and what to do next.

Session 2: Active labour and birth, what's happening and why, what to do and how to cope.

Session  3: Immediate postnatal recovery, breastfeeding basics and early days with your baby.

Each session also includes some practice of natural labour ease methods of your choice, example: Winner Flow breathing device, relaxation methods, birthing ball, Rebozo, Birth Sling.....

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This course is designed for those who are limited in time and would like to focus only on the "labour and birth" aspect, not including the postnatal recovery and baby care basics..

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Session 1: Healthy life in late pregnancy, how to prepare for labour and birth, first signs of labour and what to do next.

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Session 2: Active labour and birth, what's happening and why, what to do and how to cope.

Each session also includes some practice of natural labour ease methods of your choice, example: Winner Flow breathing device, relaxation methods, birthing ball, Rebozo, Birth Sling.....

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Each session takes about 90 - 120 min. and will be arranged on a time and date convenient to you.

Mothers who attend an antenatal breastfeeding class will have a better understanding of breastfeeding and are more likely to succeed. Newborn feeding behaviour will be explained so you will know what to expect. You will be given tips and advice on practices that encourage or discourage successful

breastfeeding.

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This class is ideal for parents who may have attended their antenatal classes elsewhere and are just looking for extra information on breastfeeding or for mothers who have had difficulties with breastfeeding in the past. Any of your questions or concerns can be voiced.

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This class takes about 90 - 120 min. and will be arranged at a time and date convenient to you.

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 Antenatal Refresher Class

This class is designed for couples expecting their 2nd baby or more. The basics of labour & birth will be repeated and I will listen to your questions or concerns if present. You are given a chance to voice or discuss any issues or worries that may be present in relation to your previous delivery and postnatal experience.

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This class takes about 90 - 120 min. and will be arranged at a time and date convenient to you.

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This program is designed for parents expecting multiplets... I recommend you book 2 sessions:

Session 1: healthy life in late pregnancy and the basic labour and birth information, we will discuss the specific challenges in relation to multiple birth, be it vaginal or by C-section. listen to your questions and concerns if present.

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Session 2: tips and advice on how to survive the early days with your newborn babies, listen to your questions and concerns if present.

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