A practical two-part course covering labour, birth, newborn care and recovery. Designed to be attended across both evenings.

Prepare for what happens after your baby arrives with an honest, practical guide to newborn care and postpartum recovery.

Designed especially for parents expecting their baby around November, December or early January, this session will cover:

• What happens during the first hours after birth
• What to expect during your hospital stay
• Feeding cues and newborn feeding patterns
• Newborn sleep and safe sleeping
• Nappies, bathing, dressing and cord care
• Settling and understanding normal newborn behaviour
• Physical recovery after vaginal or caesarean birth
• Bleeding, pain relief, wound and perineal care
• Emotional changes during the fourth trimester
• Sharing responsibilities and managing visitors
• Warning signs for both mother and baby
• Where to find help once you are home

Partners are warmly encouraged to attend. No previous parenting classes are required.