• Healthy life in late pregnancy

• Preparation for labour, birth and beyond

• Physiology of labour and birth

• First signs of labour and what to do next, when to go to hospital or call your Midwife

• Advocating for yourself in the Irish Maternity System

• Coping methods and pain relief (natural and medical)

• tips and advice for birthing partners

• Practical exercises: use of birthing ball, WinnerFlow, rebozo, breathing techniques, positions for labour and birth, pelvic floor exercises...

• basics of hypno birthing & it's benefits

• Birth of your baby and first moments with your baby

• Breastfeeding / bottle feeding basics

• your immediate postnatal recovery (physically & mentally)

Popular topics covered in my classes:

Labour, Birth & Baby Course

For first-time-parents, I recommend my

3-session all-inclusive antenatal course.

Session 1: Healthy life in late pregnancy, how to prepare for labour and birth, first signs of labour and what to do next.

Session 2: Active labour and birth, what's happening and why, what to do and how to cope.

Session 3: Immediate postnatal recovery, breastfeeding basics and early days with your baby.

Each session also includes some practice of natural labour ease methods of your choice, example: Winner Flow breathing device, relaxation methods, birthing ball, Rebozo, Birth Sling.....

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Early Pregnancy Class

You found out that you're pregnant, or you are planning a baby, and you're all exited but you don't know where to start: What are your antenatal care options? Where will you have your baby? What should you do to ensure optimal health for you and your baby during pregnancy?

Don't worry! This class is designed to offer you the knowledge you need to make informed choices about your antenatal care options and birth preferences. I will help you navigate the Irish maternity system to help you decide what pathway would suit you best.

Any questions and concerns, if present, can be discussed to help you feel at ease so that you will be able to enjoy this special time.

Costs of private 1-to-1 antenatal classes:

Private Antenatal Session (local or at my house in Delgany): €150 for a 2h. session

Private Antenatal Session (Outside Area) €160 for a 2h session

Course of 2 or more classes: €10 discount per class

All classes or courses can be taken virtually, life 1-to-1 online classes are €130 per session.

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Choose a class or course that suits you best:

Antenatal Breastfeeding Class

Mothers who attend an antenatal breastfeeding class will have a better understanding of breastfeeding and are more likely to succeed. Newborn feeding behaviour will be explained so you will know what to expect. You will be given tips and advice on practices that encourage or discourage successful breastfeeding.

"Colostrum Harvesting" (antenatal hand expression) can also be discussed and included in this session if you wish.

This class is ideal for first time parents for mothers who have had difficulties with breastfeeding in the past. Any of your questions or concerns can be voiced and discussed.

Labour & Birth Course

This course is designed for those who are limited in time and would like to focus only on the "labour and birth" aspect, not including the postnatal recovery and baby care basics..

Session 1: Healthy life in late pregnancy, how to prepare for labour and birth, first signs of labour and what to do next.

Session 2: Active labour and birth, what's happening and why, what to do and how to cope.

Each session also includes some practice of natural labour ease methods of your choice, example: Winner Flow breathing device, relaxation methods, birthing ball, Rebozo, Birth Sling.....

Twins (or more) Class

This program is designed for parents expecting multiplets... I recommend you book 2 sessions:

Session 1: healthy life in late pregnancy and the basic labour and birth information, we will discuss the specific challenges in relation to multiple birth, be it vaginal or by C-section. listen to your questions and concerns if present.

Session 2: tips and advice on how to survive the early days with your newborn babies, basics of baby care and your postnatal recovery.

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Antenatal Refresher Class

This class is designed for couples expecting their 2nd baby or more. The basics of labour & birth will be repeated and I will listen to your questions or concerns if present. You are given a chance to voice or discuss any issues or worries that may be present in relation to your previous delivery and postnatal experience.

VBAC Class

Once a caesarean doesn't mean always a caesarean!

VBAC stands for: Vaginal Birth After Caesarean.

If you are considering a VBAC then this is for you. In this class we will discuss any questions or concerns you may have about planning your VBAC, including reviewing your previous birth experiences (if you are comfortable doing so), why you had a C-section, how this impacts on your VBAC options, how to prepare best for your VBAC, both physically and mentally. We'll dive into some research and evidence, the risks and benefits so that you can use these to make your own informed choices regarding your birth preferences. We'll talk about who and what to include in your birth and postnatal support plan, optimal foetal positioning and how to increase your chances of success.

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C-section Class

You've been advised to have your baby by C-section, now what? Or maybe you wonder if C-section would be the better option for you?

Don't worry, during this class we can discuss all your questions, review if elective C-section is indeed the best choice for you and your baby

Class includes:

• pros- & cons of Caesarean Section

• Prepping for the big day

• step by step of your C-section: what to expect, who will be there, first moments after baby is born

• signs of labour and what to do, just in case.....

• personalizing your birth: from music choices to gentle C-section options

• what to expect for your birth partner and how they can help you best

• the importance of skin-to-skin with your baby, bonding and first feeds

• postnatal recovery tips and post-surgery pain management

If you will be first-time parents, I highly recommend also booking the baby care & postnatal recovery class and/or a breastfeeding class if you plan on breastfeeding your baby.

To book your class or course simply call me on :

Or, send me a booking request and I will reply with my availability and online booking link.