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.
PREPARING FOR BREASTFEEDING...
This workshop looks at how parents-to-be feel when they contemplate feeding their new baby.
Building on what they already know about baby feeding, the discussion explores how breastfeeding supports mother-baby connection and provides babies with warmth, food, comfort and protection.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THE WORKSHOP?
- A chance to share questions so they can be covered during the sessions.
- Facing potential challenges.
- Life with a new baby and what can be helpful.
- Preventing problems and what can help.
- Skin-to-skin – what is this? how does it help with breastfeeding?
- How to position your baby to help them attach well at the breast.
- What is meant by good attachment?
- How frequently do breastfed babies feed and how much milk do babies need?
- Things that might help such as expressing milk.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
This workshop is a mix of discussion, PowerPoint presentation, and videos. There will be a break for refreshments and other breaks can be included as needed.
A detailed handout with links to useful websites, videos and support groups is provided by email directly after the class.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING?
Evidence shows breastfeeding has long-term health benefits for both the mother and baby. Colostrum, the first milk produced by mothers in the first few days after birth, is rich and concentrated and provides the baby with a wealth of antibodies, nutrients, and calories. Even if a mother only breastfeeds for the first few days, this is a valuable boost that is not possible from formula milk. However, breastfeeding can take time to learn and establish and this workshop provides valuable preparation and support. Once established, breastfeeding is very convenient.
COURSE DATES:
- 31st May 23
- 30th August 23
- 29th November 23
Workshops run from 6:30pm – 9:00pm at our centre at 188 Pleasance.
Cost is £12 for a pregnant mum and £18 per couple. Concessions are available –please contact the office.
Email to book or enquire.
