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VIRTUAL ANTENATAL COURSE
Live Online Antenatal Classes in South Africa or Time Zone Appropriate
Can’t attend in person? Want world class evidence based antenatal education? Join Bub Club’s trusted antenatal educators live from the comfort of your own home. Our Virtual Antenatal Course is interactive, practical, and designed to give you the same preparation as our full 3-week course (except CPR & choking, which we recommend you learn in person).
Format & Schedule
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4 consecutive Tuesday evenings
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17:30 – 19:30 (2 hours each)
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Cost
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R1950 per couple (claimable from maternity benefits, scheme dependent)
What's Covered
Your Birth 101
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Physiology of labour and vaginal birth
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The stages of labour
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Positions for labour and birth
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Comfort measures & relaxation techniques
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Breathing techniques
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Pain relief options
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Caesarean birth explained

Your Baby 101
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The early days after birth
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What to expect on baby’s first day
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Practical skills: changing a nappy, dressing, safe swaddling, bathing
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Setting up your home environment for convenience
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Reading baby’s cues (hunger, tired, stress)
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Comforting and responding to your baby
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Settling into life with a newborn
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Common newborn problems: crying, fever, constipation, dehydration
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Safe sleep recommendations & SIDS prevention

Breastfeeding 101
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Expectation vs reality
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Why breastfeeding matters & how to succeed
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The hormonal pathways
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Positions for feeding & how to latch
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Expressing milk & preparing to return to work

Bonus Features
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Beautifully designed hospital bag checklist printable
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Digital 19-page Expectant Couples Guide
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Pregnancy, Birth & Early Parenting book by Irene Bourquin
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WhatsApp access to Tasch & Sam (“Virtual Doulas”) for 2 weeks after baby arrives
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Ongoing WhatsApp group for peer support and community
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Discount offers on baby brands

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