BIRTHDAY PRESENCE MIDWIFERY SERVICES

This workshop is aimed at couples (max of 8) expecting their first baby. It is practical, informative and fun and aims to give information you can't find elsewhere! I am a midwife/antenatal teacher of over 30 years!

Physiological birth and what helps/hinders

Mental/Physical skills

What happens in hospital using BRAIN

Partners role

Complications

Birthplans

The golden hour

Breastfeeding

What babies need

Newborn behaviour and when to be concerned

How to make life easier in the first couple of weeks

Postnatal bodies

Baby proof your relationship

Postnatal depression

Getting help/support/how to use visitors

New priorities

Sleep!

Going back to work (partners)

Parking at the church
Bring a pillow and lunch
Wear comfy clothes so you can get into positions for birth
Hot and cold drinks and biscuits freely available throughout