Our aim is to make all classes both informative and enjoyable as a preparation for birth and early parenthood.
Please see below class type offered. 
All topics are covered in both class types.

• Familiarization of your chosen hospital
• General body changes in pregnancy
• Common problems in early pregnancy
• Antenatal clinic visits
• Delivery/birth plan
• When to go to hospital/ Your hospital bag
• Pain relief in labour
• The birth
• Partner's role in labour
• The birth process and positioning

• ​Medical aspects, i.e. Induction/Assisted instrumental delivery/Caesarean section
• Fetal distress
• Role of the public health nurse
• Infant feeding/ breast/ bottle/ expressing
• Infant care/ cord care/ bathing/ top and tail
• Safety of newborn/ baby positioning/ equipment/ bedding
• Common baby ailments in the newborn
• Going home/ early days at home/ new family

FAQ & RESOURCES

WHY AND WHEN TO ATTEND AN ANTENATAL CLASS?

Though they are not compulsory, antenatal classes aim to help you and your partner to focus on your pregnancy and help you to be prepared for labour and birth.

Your antenatal class will prepare you for the highs and lows of parenthood.

HOW MANY ANTENATAL CLASSES SHOULD I HAVE

1 full day course will cover everything you need. I recommend that you attend your antenatal class between 28-36 weeks.

INSURANCE COVERAGE?


Your classes maybe covered under your private insurance plans.  Check with your provider to find out more. 

Aviva, VHI Healthcare, Irish Life Health & Laya HealthCare are some providers that offer maternity benefits. 

ANTENATAL RESOURCES


BabyMassage.ie
YOGAMOMS.ORG
GENTLEBIRTH.IE
HYPNOBIRTHING.COM