Antenatal Education for people planning to birth at Brighton (RSCH)

*We do have virtual sessions if they would be more suitable, you can find these on the previous page*

1 ticket will admit 2 people - you and a support person

The location of these classes have now changed from 1st August 2023 they will no longer be at Sussex House but be in the Louisa Martindale Building (LMB) on Level 11 (New Building at RSCH )

This session starts at 09:30 and finishes at 15:30. There will be a Lunch break and also we will also have 2 comfort breaks in the morning and afternoon. Please arrive at 0920.

Please bring water to drink throughout and any snacks you may want or need.

Topics covered in this session:

End of pregnancy

Birth preparation and support

Hormones

Birth place & environment

Stages of labour

When to call

Birthing

Induction of labour

Assisted birth and caesarean birth

Coping strategies - pain relief

Early postnatal hours

Introduction to feeding

Postnatal care

Community support

Host or Publisher UH Sussex