Second Time parent Refresher Antenatal Class 2nd September

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The Group are a team of local practicing midwives that run Antenatal Classes for local parents and parents to be.

The next Second Time Parent group is running in The Lordship Pub on Sunday 2nd September. The course includes back up reading material and a hearty pub lunch!

A refresher class is a great opportunity for you to debrief your last birth with midwife and local mum of two Rachel, and with that in mind have realistic plans for your next birth. We also jog your memory on feeding and recovery as well as suggestions for preparing your first child to become a big brother or sister. Our relaxed and informal sessions create plenty of opportunity to get all your questions answered and chat to other local parents.

COURSE CONTENT

- Choosing your place of birth: what's the evidence and where is best for you?

- Planning your next birth: how this differs second time, when to call for help and what to do if birth is very quick.

- Coping skills for birth: water, movement, sound, aromatherapy, medical pain relief options.

- Focus on the role of the father/partner: looking after your partner, the children and yourself during the birth and early weeks.

- Reminder on early newborn care (nappies/cord care/jaundice/rashes) and postnatal recovery (wound/stitches/bleeding/pelvic floor)

- Preparing your older child for the birth, meeting the new baby & becoming an older sibling.

- Coping with (and enjoying!) two ? practical advice on managing feeding times, bathing two, getting around and nurturing a positive sibling relationship. (Includes basic sling-wearing advice for hands-free newborn care).

- Feeding information and advice (breast, bottle, expressing) ? solving common feeding issues, settling and swaddling.

- The emotional implications of a second child ?looking after your family's well-being and mental health.

For more information or to book visit https://www.thegroupantenatal.co.uk/second-time-parents/