One of the Blooming Expectations experienced midwives will come to your home at a time convenient to you to provide your antenatal classes. You will not only be able to take advantage of the midwives wealth of knowledge and experience but have the flexibility to cover the specific subjects you feel you require.

You will receive supplementary literature during each of your sessions along with complimentary products to choose from for mum and baby. A summary of the information covered will also be provided following each meeting.

A telephone consultation will be included free of charge prior to any individual teaching to ensure you get the most out of your sessions.

The core topics for our classes are:

• Preparation for labour
• Being Active for Birth (Optimal Fetal Positioning)
• Preparation for Early Parenthood
• Breastfeeding

These sessions can be adapted to your specific needs. You may choose the full programme of core topics or select individual sessions. If you have specific questions or areas you wish to cover we can even put parts of sessions together to make up your personal programme. We are also happy to discuss the addition of other areas you wish to learn more about as long as they remain within our field of expertise. To find out more about our classes please complete the enquiry form on the contact page or call us on 07923 360267. Terms and conditions apply.

Preparation for labour

You will gain an in depth knowledge of the physiological changes your body will go through, to provide you with confidence to cope with the challenges of labour. We will discuss the choices and decisions you may have to consider throughout your labour and birth so you feel prepared for all eventualities. Plus practical support for how to cope at home and in hospital, when you should go to the hospital and what will happen when you get there. Approx 3 hours. 

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Being Active for Birth

This session is mainly practical and focuses on using the positions you adopt in late pregnancy and labour to optimise the chance of you achieving a natural birth. The theory behind the practise will also be discussed. Relaxation and massage for labour is also demonstrated and you are given the opportunity to practice, giving you further coping resources for the big day. Approx 2 hours. 

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Preparation for Early Parenthood

This session will be spent learning about the needs of you and your baby during the first six weeks after birth. This period presents some of the toughest challenges of parenthood, at a time when you are coping with sleep deprivation and your own recovery. Therefore half of this session will be used to discuss lifestyle changes and coping strategies. The rest of the session is practical, providing you with the skills for caring for a newborn, including changing, bathing, care of the umbilical cord and much more. Approx 3 hours. 

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Breastfeeding

In this session you will gain an understanding of how your body prepares for and responds to breastfeeding. This will include anatomy and physiology, as well as practical information on how to recognise whether your baby is breastfeeding well, and what to do if you experience problems. Approx 2 hours.

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