Beckenham Birth Prep Course

Are you currently pregnant?

Do you want to meet other expectant parents and find 'your village' as you begin this exciting new chapter of your life?

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed about all your birthing options and not sure how you can best prepare to meet your baby?

Do you want to arm yourself with a wealth of knowledge about your body, baby and birth, understand all the options available to you during birth and early parenthood, and learn how to advocate for yourself and your gorgeous new addition?

Do you want to feel fully informed, educated, encouraged and empowered in your journey to parenthood?

 

Yes? Well, you're in the right place!

 

The 5 week Preparing Parents Birth Prep Course will help you to prepare for the journey of birth and early parenthood in a friendly and comfortable environment alongside other expectant parents who are at similar stages of pregnancy to you! We will ensure that you feel fully prepared for the arrival of your little one and confident in the first few weeks of parenting by providing you with expert guidance, support and valuable individualised information.

Your Midwife, Emily (an experienced and local Senior Midwife, and founder of Preparing Parents), will empower you with the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate this new chapter in your life, whilst offering a wonderful opportunity for you to create long-lasting friendships and build a parenting community with other expectant parents in the area who are due their babies at similar times!

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Your baby is only born once, so investing in your birth prep is one of the greatest investments you will ever make! 

 

TOPICS COVERED

 

week 1  - Get to know each other, birth place options and stages of labour

week 2 - medical pain relief options, hypnobirthing techniques, aromatherapy and acupressure

week 3 - assisted births, perineal trauma, medical induction and caesarean sections

week 4 - decision making & birthing rights, physical recovery and mental wellbeing

week 5 - infant feeding (breast/bottle/expressing), tongue tie, newborn care and basic infant first aid (infant CPR & choking)

 

Our classes are available to all expectant parents who live within reach of Beckenham and the surrounding areas, and your 'ticket' gives you and 1 other person a space on our course so that you can bring along a trusted partner, family member or friend with you every week to support you and learn alongside you should you wish! (We do encourage you to attend with your birthing partner if you are able)!

Once you have secured your place here on Eventbrite, you will receive a follow up email confirming your booking and containing all the information you will need before attending the course. 

There is plenty of parking on the road and in the carpark next to The Greenbird Cafe, which is located within the grounds of St John's Church, and it is also a 10 min walk away from nearby bus stops and Eden Park train station (supplying a direct link to London Bridge, Waterloo East and London Charing Cross stations).

 

**Whilst we're aware that other birth prep courses in the area charge approximately £250 per couple to attend, we do not want finances to be a barrier for anyone wishing to access top quality birth prep in the area. This is why we are proud to offer this course on a donation basis, meaning that we hope you will carefully consider your own financial situation before choosing how much, or how little you are able contribute at checkout!**