antenatal Classes

Question 1

What are antenatal classes

Answer 1

Classes you go to prepare mother and father for parent hood

Question 2

What do the classes help with

Answer 2

Confidence
Important information
Meeting new people in the same situation
Meeting people who may be helping you during labour

Question 3

What topics will be covered in antenatal classes

Answer 3

What will happen during labour/birth
Choices available for a birth plan
Choices of pain relief
How to take care of baby
How you may feel after birth

Question 4

What will antenatal classes promote

Answer 4

Healthy lifestyle
Exercise
Healthy diet
Food to avoid during pregnancy

Question 5

Topics covered (baby related)

Answer 5

Helping baby sleep
How to change nappy
Soothing a crying baby
Learn how to breast and bottle feed

Question 6

Why is breast feeding recommended

Answer 6

Rich in fats,protein and antibodies
Breast milk adapts as baby grows
Helps build strong emotional bond between mother and baby