This course covers:

• preparing for labour;
• birth plan, including questions to ask and packing a hospital bag;
• types of birth, including induction, C-section, ventouse, forceps;
• types of pain relief;
• the anatomy and physiology of birth;
• breastfeeding and bottle-feeding;
• recovery from birth including diet, fitness and general health;
• employing a doula, maternity nurse, night nanny and other support;
• preparation for early parenthood;
• couples’ relationship before, during and after birth.

The course is aimed at people who cannot commit to the same evening every week for six weeks.  It covers all the same information as the Ante-Natal course but in one weekend.  Depending on attendees’ requirements, this course can be taught in your own home or even in a hotel.

Emily is the main teacher on this course and will invite people with other specialities to join you at various points during the weekend.  She says: “I know that working pregnant mothers, and their partners, cannot always commit to six consecutive weeks and it is such a shame to miss out on part of the course.  So we aim for a happy balance of education and relaxation, which is a perfect situation in which to learn and to make lasting friendships.”