Antenatal Care Classes
Antenatal care is the care you get from health professionals during your pregnancy and is sometimes called pregnancy care or maternity care. Extremely beneficial to the to-be-mother as well as the baby, these classes are recommended even if your pregnancy is going well and you’re feeling well. It is important for you to attend your appointments so that any potential risks can be identified and prevented, or reduced.
We offer you an appointment with a midwife, or sometimes a doctor who specialises in pregnancy and birth (an obstetrician).
Our Antenatal classes teach you about:
- How to prepare for labour
- Signs of labour and when to call the hospital
- Different stages of labour
- Different birthing positions
- Relaxation and breathing skills to use during labour
- Early parenting
- Breastfeeding
- New-born baby behaviour
You will also meet a group of parents who, like you, are expecting a baby. Such a support group, as many parents agree, acts as a great support and helps in talking and sharing of experiences with each other. This is one of the major benefits of antenatal classes. It is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you have about your pregnancy such as what's happening during each trimester, physical pregnancy symptoms and the birth itself. You are free to ask questions about caring for your baby after the birth. We can help you with all the support you would need with your lifestyle, including mental health or dietary advice. You can discuss any problems that you might be facing at home.
