When
2022: 28 August, 18 September, 16 October, 27 November
Time 28 August 10.00-13.00 (three-hours, fully booked)
Time: 18 September, 16 October, 27 November: 9.30-13.30 (four hours)
This Childbirth preparation course is face-to-face in English for expectant mothers (around 30-34 weeks pregnant) and their partners to prepare for the birth of their baby.
As of September 2022, we are replacing our Three-hour course with a Four-hour course.
Feedback from participants indicates that they feel rushed in the current three-hour course when certain important subjects are covered.
There is more than enough information to convey, but too little time for a thorough Q&A at the end. By replacing this childbirth class with the Four–hour course, we can address these issues at a more leisurely pace and enable you to go home better prepared for your big day.
This course is mainly geared to first-time parents and especially relevant if you want your partner to understand the basics in only a few hours and learn how you can best be helped, (or as a refresher course if this is your second baby). This course includes breathing and massage exercises.
Subjects to be handled
- How the health system treats childbirth in the Netherlands
- Dilation, amniotic fluid; when to call the midwife or hospital
- Attitude towards contractions and labour pains. Pain relief possibilities
- Different ways to cope with labour including breathing and massage exercises and how your partner can best support you
The course will be presented by my colleague Annet Coumou experienced Dutch midwife and coach. For more information: About Annet
