Having the birth you want is not simply a matter of luck.  Research shows that it depends as much on the choices and preparations you make beforehand as your individual labour. 

 

Birth Matters classes are designed for couples who want to be informed about their choices for labour, birth and early parenting.  During the workshop you are given the opportunity, in an interactive and stimulating environment, to examine the facts in detail, review relevant research and share fears and concerns. This will enable you to make confident decisions that can be used as a basis for discussion with your caregivers. 

Topics Covered Include:

• Physiology and anatomy of pregnancy and birth
• Recognising labour
• Needs and concerns of fathers
• Coping with your labour
• Fears and feelings about birth
• Breathing awareness and relaxation techniques
• Positions for labour and birth
• Pain management options
• Massage
• Caesarean Birth
• Possible medical interventions
• Early days of parenting
• Expectations of parenting
• Relationship issues
• Coping with crying babies 

Tour of the Maternity Unit at King Edward Memorial Hospital included.

 

 

 

 

Fiona is a nurse by background, and trained as a Childbirth Educator with the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) in the U.K. She is also a well qualified  Doula (Childbirth International) and an experienced breastfeeding supporter. As a mother of six, she has had many and varied birth experiences both here, in Bermuda and abroad. She has written a Parenting Column for the Royal Gazette and is passionate about helping all women and their partners achieve a positive birth experience, whether a natural or assisted birth and feel confident and supported as new parents.

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Email completed forms to fionadill@logic.bm