Labour & Birth Class Part 2

Duration: One hour class.

This class is suitable for expectant parents and birth partners. This class is best completed after attending Labour & Birth Part 1

And once you’re in established labour, it’s important to stay as calm and relaxed as possible. This can help with the progression of labour and make the experience more manageable. 

We’ll talk about the variety of pain relief options available to you, depending on your trust and what the pros and cons of each are. It's important to discuss these options ahead of time and decide which ones you're comfortable with. We’ll discuss how you make decisions during your pregnancy and what you need to know to make them. 

We know that things can take unexpected turns in labour- so we’ll also make sure that you’re prepared for that too. 

We’ll also touch on what you need to know about what’s called the fourth trimester. This is the first few weeks after your baby is born - and we cover how you can make sure your baby is sleeping safely, a bit about feeding your baby as well as bringing your baby home and how to look after your mental health and how to recognise postnatal depression. ((though we have other sessions which focus exclusively on this)

Part 2 covers:

• Pain Relief Options
• When things don't go to plan - interventions in labour
• Caesarean Birth
• Postnatal Body - what to expect after the birth  
• Fourth Trimester
• Safe Sleeping - how to put your baby to sleep safely
• Postnatal Depression - how to identify it and where to seek help.

Crucially of course, there will always be plenty of time to ask questions, as we know that there’s a lot to take in. 

If you are more than 38 weeks and haven’t had access to antenatal classes, please email us and we will try and get you on our next class

What mums to be say:-

"I absolutely loved sharing stories with other mums and the Blossom team - can't wait for more classes!"

"It really gave me a boost - so grateful!"