Read more on raisingchildren. Birth classes help you and your partner get ready for labour, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting.
By week 17, you may want to start thinking about antenatal classes to help you and your partner prepare for the birth and beyond. Triple P is a positive parenting program with classes, courses and sessions for every parent. If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, find out what care, support and services may be available to you in Australia. You receive antenatal care from your GP, midwife or obstetrician. Find out what will happen and what you can learn during your first antenatal care visit with your GP or midwife.
Antenatal care includes several check-ups, tests and scans, some of which are offered to women as a normal part of antenatal care in Australia.
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There is a total of 5 error s on this form, details are below. In addition to touching on pain management techniques and birth preparation, Birthing From Within focuses on the fears, goals and expectations you have surrounding labor and delivery and your feelings about impending parenthood.
These birthing classes may involve drawing, journaling and other rituals, and may be conducted privately with you, your partner and a birth coach or in a small group class. Is Birthing From Within for you? Parents curious about the emotional aspect of labor may be drawn to Birthing From Within.
The fact that the course can be done privately can also be a big plus for parents worried that birth may bring up latent emotional trauma, or who may wish to have their questions and concerns explored in a private setting. If you have a planned c-section or have mixed feelings about a previous c-section, this class might be a good fit, since it can be tailored to vaginal or c-section delivery.
Contrary to what you might imagine, hypnoBirthing has nothing to do with putting you in a trance. The philosophy behind this type of childbirth class points to fear and anxiety as contributing to pain, so you and your birth partner will learn deep relaxation techniques that can help reduce your fear and keep you present during labor. Hypnobirthing anticipates its students are hoping for a drug-free delivery: In one study , 80 percent of mothers who had taken a hypnoBirthing course elected not to have an epidural.
Is HypnoBirthing for you? Parents who believe in the power of mind over body or those with a lot of anxiety surrounding birth might find real value in HypnoBirthing.
This type of childbirth class can also be great for a nervous birth partner, since it offers concrete ways they assist you in labor. A second trimester class also allows time to practice techniques afterwards, and perhaps make changes to the care provider or birth plan if necessary, based on what has been learned in the class. For many others, they might find they connect more and feel more confident with an out-of-hospital class. What about online childbirth classes?
These may also be an option, but you may miss out on the socialization and potential new parent friends you would get with an in-person class. It can also be nice to connect with parents-to-be who are having their baby around the same time as you. It may be worth it—some birth coaches even offer c-section specific courses or coaching sessions. But if you do have the time, it may be worth your while to attend a class to understand what the birth process may be like, ask any questions and—like college—meet the people who may just become your future BFFs.
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How to Choose Between a Natural Birth vs. Getting Pregnant. Popular links under Pregnancy First Trimester. These friendships can help you through the first few months with your baby. Think about what you hope to gain from antenatal classes so you can find the sort of class that suits you best. Places in antenatal classes can get booked up early. It's a good idea to start making enquiries early in pregnancy so you can secure a place in the class that you choose.
You can attend more than 1 class. To find out about classes near you, ask your midwife, health visitor or GP. NHS antenatal classes are free.
If you're expecting twins , start your classes when you're around 24 weeks pregnant because your babies are more likely to be born early. Classes are normally held once a week, either during the day or in the evening, for around 2 hours. Some classes are for just for you, others welcome partners or friends to some or all of the sessions.
Some classes cover all these topics.
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