Maternity –
Antenatal classes
Private antenatal classes in London
Led by our team of highly experienced private midwives, our online antenatal classes are a fantastic way for expectant parents to learn and prepare for pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
Our expert-led antenatal classes are now being delivered virtually, enabling you to access them in the comfort and security of your own home.
What to expect at our private antenatal classes
Consisting of four online sessions, each installation will give you and your support partner the opportunity to develop an understanding of the process of labour and birth, along with informing and preparing you for the transition to parenthood.
Our classes are informative, unbiased and evidence-based, suited for everyone whether you are hoping for an intervention free, natural birth or you are choosing to have an elective caesarean section.
Classes are interactive and designed to provide you with confidence and practical support for birth and life with a new baby. With direct access to expert midwives, our specialists are on hand to provide support and answer your questions throughout the course.
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Online course details
Labour and birth (part 1)
- learn how to recognise the start of labour
- managing early or pre labour at home and when to come into the hospital
- what to expect during established normal labour and the birth of your baby
Labour and birth (part 2)
- induction of labour and pain relief options for labour and birth at St Thomas’
- instrumental deliveries and caesarean sections, why they may be necessary and how your care will be managed
Infant feeding
- learn about every aspect of breastfeeding in the early days of motherhood
- simple physiology, as well as practical advice about expressing
- practical advice about mix feeding and using formula
Postnatal life with a new baby
- what to expect from your new baby in the first few hours, days and weeks
- information about your stay in hospital and your transition back home
- practical advice about bringing a baby home, making new decisions, and settling into parenthood