Four Trimesters : nurturing baby and beyond ::

Course Outline

Four Trimesters Active Birth Antenatal Classes for multiples is a full antenatal programme consisting of six sessions, each lasting three hours. Classes are deliberately kept small to allow for better group interaction.

Class 1: Pregnancy 1

• Types of Multiples
• Birth mapping: What is your goal in this pregnancy and birth?
• Prenatal bonding and emotions during pregnancy
• Introduction to mind-body connection, using Relaxation and Visualization
techniques
• Nutrition for two or more
• Exercise
• Common discomforts in pregnancy and how to deal with them

Class 2: Pregnancy 2

• Making an informed choice
• High risk pregnancies: Prenatal Testing & Pregnancy complications
• Dealing with losses
• Mind-Body connection: Relaxation and Visualization techniques to carry babies to full term
• Fear release

Class 3: Birth 1

• Writing a birth plan and your birth options: Vaginal Birth versus Cesarean
• Normal physiology of labor and what to expect
• Pain relief options and how to cope with labor with non-pharmaceutical methods
• Prematured Labor and your options, when to go to hospital
• Prematured babies, NICU & Kangeroo care
• Deeper Relaxation and Visualisation

Class 4: Birth 2

• Cesarean and what to expect?
• Your birth plan and finding a supportive caregiver
• Decision-making & role-playing
• Relaxation and Birth Visualization

Class 5: Breastfeeding

• Breastfeeding for multiples
• Breastfeeding and going back to work
• Breastfeeding affirmations, Relaxation and Visualization

Class 6: The Fourth Trimester

• Coping with Multiples: Time management, organization and planning!
• Getting support
• Postpartum care
• Newborn care
• Happiest Baby on the Block
• Relaxation and Bonding Visualization

Active Birth Antenatal Classes for Multiples