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Private Antenatal Classes

Don't have time to get to hospital antenatal classes? Would you prefer to have a class tailored to exactly the topics YOU want to learn about and at a time that suits YOU? Doula Ireland recognizes that most new parents lead busy lives and often hospital classes are not at times suitable for everyone. We offer unique intensive antenatal classes focused only on your needs in the comfort of your home.

Antenatal classes are time well invested, and there is evidence to suggest that women cope better with their labour if they have attended antenatal classes. Among other things, you learn about what to expect during labour, birthing skills and tips on how both parents can cope during labour and afterwards

We recommend a minimum of 3 hours per class.

The most popular classes are the following.

Labour and Birth

Labour and birth
Medical intervention
Complications and how to manage them
Coping skills (Pain management)
Birth options
Videos and handouts

Decision Making

During this class you will learn how to make informed choices. You'll gain practical tools for gathering and sorting through the mountains of information that's out there on pregnancy and birth. We'll look at the range of options available in Ireland , and help you to ensure you are confident you're making the right choices for you, even if your labour takes a different path from the one you are planning. We'll also look at how to communicate effectively with your caregivers, both in person and through writing a birth plan. You'll learn how to make sure your birth plan is respected.

All of the tools you'll develop will help you to identify what is important to you, and also to understand your doctor's point of view so that you can resolve any differences in expectations well before labour starts.

Typically, the following topics would be covered in this class:

what is informed choice - how do I know if I'm making an informed choice?
Tips on asking the right questions
communicating with your caregivers
writing a birth plan
roles and responsibilities of caregivers and supporters.


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