When
2021:
Wednesdays
March 3, 10 & 17 (online, more places available,
March 24 & 31 April 7 ( one more spot in case we face2face)
April 14, 21 & 28
May 12, 19 & 26
June 2, 9 & 16
June 23 & 30 July 7
(Time 19.00-21.00)
According to Dutch government guidelines childbirth classes have to be online as long as there is a lockdown (and curfew).
Three-weekly course:
ONLINE version: videos are shown of all the massage exercises and things we normally demonstrate. You are actually going to practise. This class is not only theory. The content will be the same as in a face-to-face class. You can easily ask all your questions and you will be in breakout rooms to chat to other participating expectant couples.
Face-to-face: Maximum of six couples in the class to guarantee the 1½ meter distance.
To optimise the ventilation in the classroom, we have invested in a CleanAir Optima ventilation system with UV light that kills bacteria and viruses. We advise you to wear a face mask upon entering the front door and while moving around in the classroom. While seated during the workshop, face masks may be removed if you wish.
Three-weekly Childbirth Preparation Course
This Three-weekly course is a compact version of the Five-weekly course. The major difference with the Five-weekly course is that there will be less time for group discussions and rehearsal simply because it is only three sessions of two hours. There will be a baby reunion after all your babies have been born.
Subjects to be handled
- In the first session we explain how the Dutch healthcare system works and we practise relaxing breathing and massage exercise in the first stages of your birth. When do you call the midwife or hospital?
- In the second session we do more breathing exercises for the advanced stages of your birth and cover a number of back massage and relaxing techniques, in other words: we practise together how your partner can support you. We also talk about various pain-relief possibilities.
- In the third and final session we focus on birthing positions and what to expect straight after birth and during the first week.
- A baby reunion will be organised after all your babies are born.
The course will be presented by my colleague Annet Coumou or Marieke Wildeman, both experienced Dutch midwives.
For more information : About Marieke or About Annet”.
