Heather Wood is a registered nurse and midwife

Heather runs our antenatal classes.
They run once a week over an 8 week course.

The cost is R1000 per couple.

The classes are run at the clinic in Moullie Point.

1. Introduction

aims of the course
look at antenatal visits
minor disorders of pregnancy.

2. Anatomy and Physiology

understanding the process of labour
the role and effects of hormones in pregnancy, labour and postpartum
active and upright birth with video and discussion

3. Signs of Labour

details of stages of labour
birth plans
what to pack for labour.

4. Pain Relief

how to cope using natural methods
drugs in labour
epidural

5. Variations in Labour

complications
assisted delivery, induction
c/section with video.

6. Birth videos and discussion

homebirth
active birth unit
normal vaginal delivery with obstetrician
high-tech birth.

7. Now baby is born!

care immediately after birth
kangaroo care
breastfeeding.

8. Parenting

baby bath
care of your newborn
sexuality,  sleep
postnatal depression.