- Early Pregnancy Information
- Antenatal Information
- Breastfeeding Information
- Practical Parenting Information
- Refresher Information
- External classes
- Spare
I can arrange to meet you at a place that suits, e.g. your home, to cover any of the topics you wish to learn about.
As of 1st October 2011, the cost of a 2 hour visit is $95, with follow up visits at $85 for 2 hours.
Early Pregnancy
Congratulations! This information is for women and families who are around 6-12 weeks pregnant. Many of the questions you have in the early days of pregnancy can be answered, along with some money saving tips for your journey ahead.
Topics include:
- Choosing a midwife
- Diet, exercise and health
- Baby development
- Birth place options
- Buying the essentials
Antenatal
This information is aimed at women and families from around 30 weeks onwards. I provide plenty of information to help you make decisions about your labour, birth and afterwards. It includes a tour of the birthing suites and facilities at Lincoln Maternity Hospital if you would like to. I can help you with practical ideas for baby’s room and their care as well.
Topics include:
- Labour and birth
- Pain relief options
- Breastfeeding
- Care of baby afterwards
- Practical Parenting
Breastfeeding
All women and partners and support people are encourage to learn about what to expect when breastfeeding a baby.
Topics include:
- How breasts make milk
- The first weeks
- Latching and positioning
- Support and ideas
Practical Parenting
This is a roll up your sleeves, hands-on opportunity to use the equipment you have at home, and to learn how to look after your baby.
Topics include:
- Bathing and baby massage
- Nappy changing
- Bedding, comforting and sleeping
- Clothing and dressing
- Playing
Refresher
Perfect for women who have already given birth before and have a new partner or are new to the area. May suit women choosing VBAC, or maybe it was just a long time ago since your last birth…
Topics include:
- Birth place options
- Pain relief options
- Labour and birth
- Family dynamics
External Classes
Both Christchurch Womans Hospital and St Georges have breastfeeding classes. Your LMC may also have access to parenting classses that you can attend at no cost, so please ask them.
Spare