Antenatal Classes
Having taught Antenatal Classes for clients from all over KZN for the past 10 years, we know that you want to be ready for birth AND baby, so we would like to introduce you to our comprehensive, thorough and gently empowering Antenatal Course for couples. In this course, we focus on BIRTH preparation as well as on NEWBORN BABY basics and BREASTFEEDING!
This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet other expectant couples who you can share your journey with. Please also remember that Bub Club has wonderful courses as well as Mum and Baby classes that you can start once baby is born, most of our antenatal Mum's join these and are then guaranteed to get a big group of mum friends for that all important support!
What’s included?
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Birth 101 Preparation for Vaginal and Cesarean Birth
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Baby 101 Preparation
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Comprehensive Breastfeeding Class by Sr Lindsey, SACLC
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Course content is either broken down over 5 weeks or 3 weeks - Venue depending.
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Messaging access to Tasch and Sam as your ‘Virtual Doulas’ for expert advice before birth and up to 6 weeks after baby arrives.
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An ongoing WhatsApp group for all couples to use as a support.
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​Venue at Curro HCA
Hillcrest
When? Tuesday Evenings x 4
Time? 17:30 - 19:30
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Upcoming Course Start Dates
2024
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5 March
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7 May
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9 July
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3 September
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5 November
​Venue at AAK Private Hospital, Mayville
When? Saturday Mornings x 3
Time? 8:30 - 12:30
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Upcoming Course Start Dates
2024
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2 March​
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6 April
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11 May
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1 June
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6 July
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3 August
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7 September
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5 October
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2 November
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30 November
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Upcoming Ladies Only Workshops 2024
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10 July
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7 August
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18 September
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9 October
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6 November
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11 December
​Venue at The Village
Sunningdale
When? Saturday Mornings x 3
Time? 8:30 - 12:30
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Upcoming Course Start Dates
2024
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13 April
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8 June
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17 August
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12 October
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16 November
Course Breakdown
YOUR BIRTH 101:
The psychology of becoming parents
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Understanding what pregnancy, birth & parenting means to us as individuals and a couple.
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expectation Vs reality of being a parent
Pregnancy
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Normal symptoms Vs warning signs
Labor & Birth (Vaginal & Cesarean)
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Understanding the physiology of Labour & Birth
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The stages of labour
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Birthing options
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Vaginal Birth options
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Cesarean Birth options
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Practical session: Positions for labour and birth
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Managing discomfort in labour
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Pain relief options
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Mindset and relaxation
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Breathing techniques
What to expect in hospital
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Hospital procedures for mother
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Hospital procedures for baby
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YOUR BABY 101:
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Early Days after the birth
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What to expect on the first day
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Practical session: Changing a nappy, Dressing & correct Swaddling technique (and the science behind it), how to bath baby.
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Setting up your home environment for maximum convenience
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Understanding your baby: hunger cues, tired clues and stress signals
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How to comfort and respond to your baby
Settling into life with Baby
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Common baby problems and what to do: Crying, Fever, Constipation, Diarrhoea & Dehydration
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Where should baby sleep?
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Cot Death (SIDS) and factors that are proven to reduce it
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BREASTFEEDING 101:
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Expectation Vs Reality
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Why breastfeeding is so important for mother & baby & how to succeed
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Positions for feeding
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Latch
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Expressing and going back to work
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We would love to offer you a supportive, evidence based and honest approach to your prenatal and postnatal education!
