Antenatal Education - for people planning to Birth at Haywards Heath (PRH)

This is a face- to-face Antenatal Class based at the Princess Royal Hospital for families planning to Birth at PRH or RSCH
About this Event

This session starts at 09:30 and finishes at 15:30. There will be a lunch break and 2 comfort breaks. Please arrive at 9:20. There is a café and shop available next to the Antenatal clinic or a Restaurant on the 2nd floor for refreshments.

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

The class will be held in the Antenatal Clinic at Princess Royal Hospital.

Please bring water to drink throughout and any snacks you may want or need. You may wish to bring a cushion to sit on for comfort.

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