Heather Wood is a registered nurse and midwife
Heather runs the antenatal classes.
They run once a week over an 8 week course.
Please email us with all your details i.e. due date, email address, telephone number and obstetrician’s name and Heather will get back to you asap with details of our next class.
peteandheath@gmail.com / thulababy@mweb.co.za
021 4342614
072 5488506
Classes for 2012:
11 Jan-29 Feb
7 March – 2 May
9 May – 27 June
4 July – 22 August
29 August – 17 October
24 October – 12 December
The cost is R1200 per couple. (cash please on the first night)
The classes are run at the clinic in Moullie Point.
8 Week COurse:
1. Introduction
aims of the course
look at antenatal visits
minor disorders of pregnancy.
2. Anatomy and Physiology
understanding the process of labour
the role and effects of hormones in pregnancy, labour and postpartum
active and upright birth with video and discussion
3. Signs of Labour
details of stages of labour
birth plans
what to pack for labour.
4. Pain Relief
how to cope using natural methods
drugs in labour
epidural
5. Variations in Labour
complications
assisted delivery, induction
c/section with video.
6. Birth videos and discussion
homebirth
active birth unit
normal vaginal delivery with obstetrician
high-tech birth.
7. Now baby is born!
care immediately after birth
kangaroo care
breastfeeding.
8. Parenting
baby bath
care of your newborn
sexuality, sleep
postnatal depression.