This comprehensive 1 Day Crash Course has been specially designed, EXCLUSIVELY for AAK Birthing Couples ONLY as part of their Royal Maternity offering with Parda facilities available for our Muslim couples.

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This course is priced at only R1050 and covered IN FULL by your medical aid, granted that your scheme has maternity benefits including antenatal classes with a midwife.

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This course runs from 9:00am to 16:00pm in our very comfortable conference venue with halal lunch provided.

 

Course Dates For 2025

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• ​22 February

• 3 May

• 5 July

• 30 August

• 25 October

• 6 December

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What's covered in our 1 Day Crash Course?

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YOUR BIRTH 101:

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• Understanding the physiology of Labour & Birth

• The stages of labour

• Positions for labour and birth

• Managing discomfort in labour

• Pain relief options

• Mindset and relaxation

• Breathing techniques

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YOUR BABY 101:

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• Achieving skin to skin & the golden hour 

• Baby behaviour 

• Changing a nappy, Dressing & Swaddling technique (and the science behind it)

• How to comfort and settle your baby 

• Nesting & putting your baby down for a nap

• Bathing your baby safely 

• Setting up your home environment for max convenience 

• Safe sleep recommendations and practical set up at home: Cot Death (SIDS) and factors that are proven to reduce it

 

BREASTFEEDING 101:

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• Expectation Vs Reality

• Why breastfeeding is so important for mother & baby & how to succeed

• Positions for feeding

• Latch

• Expressing and going back to work

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SAFETY 101:

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• Infant CPR

• Chocking Protocols

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We would love to offer you a supportive, evidence based and honest approach to your prenatal and postnatal education! ​