SERVICE DETAILS
OUR CLASSES FOR DURING PREGNANCY
Our classes and groups for during your pregnancy are designed to help you make informed choices about how, where, and with whom you give birth, and to help you feel confident about approaching parenthood.
Our information is balanced and unbiased, and we promise to answer your questions openly and honestly. All our facilitators are experts in their field, and include doulas, ex-midwives and those who have completed the Birth Educators' Course.
DADS-TO-BE WORKSHOP...
The PPC Dads-To-be course is a midwife-created course for expectant dads with lots of discussion, practical advice and workshop activities. This is an invaluable practical course for men who would like to build their confidence around early parenting skills. From baby care to emotional issues, the sessions will involve open discussion and give plenty of time for questions to be asked.
This interactive and invaluable course for expectant dads comprises lots of discussion, practical skills and workshop activities, facilitated in a safe space. It explores the dad’s role in the growing family, including the practical elements, support for their partner and baby and changing relationships. The main topics are detailed below. The sessions will involve open discussion and give plenty of time for questions to be asked and friendships to form.
The suggested donation for this course is £75 but we have concessions for all our groups so please get in touch if this would help you attend.
WORKSHOP INFO
WHAT DOES THE WORKSHOP COVER?
The basics of labour and childbirth – with a focus on the role of dads.
Supporting your partner during labour and birth.
Practical baby care – handling, clothing, dressing, nappy changing, bathing and putting to bed.
Life as a new dad – including a visit from a new dad.
Emotional issues including postnatal depression, postnatal life and how dads can look after themselves.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
The course uses a combination of videos, talking and practical activities. It is very informal and there are lots of opportunities to ask questions and share information with other dads.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
This group provides a place where dads can be free to ask the questions that are important to them. It also provides an opportunity for the dads to create a network and support group to help them through their experience of becoming dads.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Any new dads who feel they would benefit from a course focusing on them.
Upcoming workshops
MARCH COURSE: Wed 1st (7:00pm - 9:00pm) & Sat 4th Mar 2023 (all day)
APRIL COURSE: Wed 26th (7:00pm - 9:00pm) & Sat 29th April (all day)
JUNE COURSE: Wed 21st (7:00pm - 9:00pm) & Sun 25th June (all day)
SEPT COURSE: Wed 6st (7:00pm - 9:00pm) & Sun 10th Sept (all day)
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