1st November - Full Parent Workshop

Service Description

1st November - Full Parent Workshop This entirely comprehensive Parent format draws on elements of active birth, hypnobirthing, parentcraft and traditional antenatal classes to create one very powerful combination. From birth plans to massage in labour, informed choice to packing hospital bags and feeding your baby to changing their nappy –this workshop has got you covered. The Parent Birth and Baby Care Preparation Workshops are for all those who are pregnant along with their co-parent, are suitable to attend from around 30 weeks pregnant right up until baby’s birth, and are adapted to suit all pregnancy related conditions, birth plans and parenting choices with ease. Workshops are 14-15 hours in total and are delivered in a series of 6 x 2.5 hour sessions for £280. The Workshop is split into 3 categories: 1 - Parent Birth Workshop – three 2.5 hours sessions Evidence based antenatal education Breathing techniques, relaxation and birth hypnosis Movements for labour Massage techniques for pregnancy and labour Getting Prepared Role of Birth Partner Pain Relief Interventions Caesarean Sections 2 - Parent Infant Feeding Workshop – one 2.5 hours session Understand how breastfeeding works Understanding position & attachment Expressing PACED feeding How & when to sterilise equipment Role of partner 3 - Parent Baby/Postnatal Workshop – two 2.5 hours sessions How to care for your baby in the 4th trimester Calming & Soothing Techniques Practical Baby Care including bathing/dressing & nappy changing Understanding newborn sleep & safe sleeping Creating a safe environment for your baby Postnatal recovery & self care Role of partner You can complete the full course or just choose the elements that are right for you. If you choose to book the full course, a £20 discount has been added. The Location is: St Matthews Community Hall, Chapel Ln, Stretford, Manchester M32 9AJ You can also add on the Pregnancy Flow Classes, a gentle, weekly pregnancy yoga flow which helps to deepen your muscle memory as we practice pregancy yoga to ease those pregnancy aches, explore more positions and movements for labour and birth and practice our breathing techniques in more depth. Location for the Pregnancy Flow Classes: Humphrey Park Community Centre, Humphrey Ln, Urmston, Manchester M41 9 I look forward to meeting you at your Workshop! Ana x