Caesarean birth
£60
Up to 4.5 hours of content
Online
Flexible and tailored to you
Overview
Deciding on a planned caesarean birth can feel like a big deal, made even more daunting by the lack of antenatal education provided for parents in this position. But now, you're not alone! We'll talk about options to personalise your birth and vital newborn care, ensuring you're empowered and confident to embrace parenthood.
(Please note, it is NOT guaranteed I'll be able to do the exact time/date you request due to my inter-changeable shift pattern and other courses. If you require specific dates, please email before booking to discuss availability)
Whats covered -
Introductions and nesting
The journey to theatre
Your birth
Recovery
The postnatal period
There'll be introductions and a general discussion about how you're feeling about your birth. We'll start with talking about what to expect as your reach baby's birthday and how to prepare.
What happens when you arrive on the day? We'll discuss exactly that, from the moment you arrive in hospital to the walk down to theatre.
Next up I'll take you through exactly what happens in theatre. We'll talk about who's who, what you're likely to feel, what theatre might look like and what all that beeping means! We'll also go through bonding with baby in theatre and the golden hour.
All important recovery. From the first hours to the first weeks, we'll talk about caring for you body and most importantly, being kind to yourself!
The essentials of newborn care. I'll share with you my best newborn tips and tricks and explain the fundamentals of newborn behaviour. Finally, we'll take a deep dive into bottle and breast feeding.