ANTENATAL COURSES
All of our course prices are inclusive of pregnant person + partner.
Email dot@becomingfamilies.co.uk for more information or questions, and click here to book.
All of our courses are currently held at The Woodpecker, WR7 4QL and the Centre of the Hills, Malvern.
Spaces are limited and tend to fill up quickly so please book early!
Seven Week Course - Labour, Birth and Transition to Parenthood.
A comprehensive 16 hour* course covering all you need to know to prepare for labour, birth, early days with your baby and becoming parents. Facilitated by experienced educators, including midwives, perinatal specialists and breastfeeding support workers.
Topics covered include:
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labour and birth physiology (what happens in labour)
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coping skills
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pain relief
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common interventions
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making informed choices
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birth place choices
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postnatal recovery
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practical baby care skills
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life with a new baby#
*Postnatal meet up with your babies (2 hrs)
Cost £195.00*
Weekend Workshop - perfect for busy parents-to-be!
Weekend Workshop
This 12-hour weekend workshop is run over two days by a qualified antenatal teacher and former midwife with years of experience supporting families. The class is tailored to address the group's needs. Common topics covered include:
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the physiology of labor and birth (what occurs during labor)
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coping strategies
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pain management
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common interventions
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making informed decisions
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choices for birth locations
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post natal recovery
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the Fourth Trimester / understanding your baby
You can also book each day individually should you prefer - email dot@becomingfamilies.co.uk
1:1 SESSIONS
These tailor made sessions are perfect if you are a shift worker, have other regular commitments or just wish to learn in a more intimate environment. These are offered at a convenient time for you, dependent on availability.
Typical content is:
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labour and birth physiology (what happens in labour)
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coping skills
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pain relief
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common interventions
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making informed choices
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birth place choices
But you can add in or leave out anything you wish!
We would advise that three sessions are required for a comprehensive birth and early parenting preparation course but we can be flexible to meet your needs and budget.
Cost £60 per 2-hour session during a weekday, £75 per 2-hour session during the evening or at the weekend. There may be an additional cost to cover travel outside of Worcester.