Parent Education

Parent education gives parents-to-be the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed choices regarding their care.  With this knowledge parents feel more empowered and in control of their birth experience. This lays down positive foundations for building healthy families and promotes positive parenting skills.

One to one parent education:

• is provided in the comfort of your own home at a time to suit your needs
• topics covered are relevant to your individual circumstances eg twin births
• no time constraints!
• Promotes confidence in asking questions
• Allows other family members to be present

Topics covered:

• the role of the pelvis and the importance of baby’s position
• stages of labour and processes of normal birth
• pain management options; including waterbirth and hypnotherapy technics
• hormones and the effects on labour
• birth environment; homebirth or hospital birth
• feeding choices
• early parenting skills

Each programme is tailored to meet individual needs and can be beneficial for first time parents to be or families expecting subsequent children.

Fees are based on individual requirements.

I also provide parent education sessions to families residing overseas, please contact me for further information.