Bloom Birth Antenatal Course

Service Description

Bloom currently offers two courses based at St Johns Community Centre, Sherwood, Nottingham. If you are interested in our classes, we recommend that you book for when your pregnancy is dated between 20-35 weeks pregnant. On completion of the classes you will be provided with an electronic course handbook, recommended reading and resources. COURSE ONE ​ Antenatal education    ​4 x 2-hour group sessions Run by Polly and Hannah SESSION 1:  Antenatal: changes in pregnancy and preparations for mind and body for birth  SESSION 2:  Birth: the journey for women and baby, ways to promote physiology SESSION 3: Choices: in pregnancy and birth, informed decision making, birth plan preparation SESSION 4: The postnatal period: what to expect in the early days with your baby, recovery, brief overview of infant feeding  COURSE TWO Baby and infant feeding: 1 x 4-hour session   This course will focus primarily on baby and infant feeding, taking an in-depth look at:    1. The physiology of the breast, breastmilk production and lactation 2. The benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby  3. The key foundations for getting breastfeeding off to a good start and a successful breastfeeding journey    Important: Bloom will NOT provide individual medical or obstetric advice. We will always recommend that you speak directly to your care provider.

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