How do I prepare for a home birth?

The Ultimate Antenatal Classes

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Why take antenatal classes?

3 mins

2

How will my body change in the third trimester?

21 mins

3

How can I prepare for giving birth physically (incl. perineal massage)?

16 mins

4

What should I eat in the third trimester?

17 mins

5

How can I sleep well in my third trimester?

17 mins

6

Where should I give birth?

11 mins

7

Should I express colostrum and buy breastfeeding tools for birth?

13 mins

8

What should be in my birth plan and hospital bag?

11 mins

9

How will I know I'm in labour and when should I go to the hospital?

13 mins

10

What is a birth partner's role in labour?

25 mins

11

How can I cope with labour pain using natural relief?

16 mins

12

How can I cope with pain using medication?

16 mins

13

What will a straightforward vaginal birth be like?

20 mins

14

What do I need to know about being induced?

17 mins

15

What do I need to know about assisted delivery?

7 mins

16

What do I need to know about caesarean section?

7 mins

How do I prepare for a home birth?

11 mins

18

What happens during the golden hour and the first feed?

25 mins

19

How will my baby be checked after birth?

8 mins

20

What are some practical skills I'll need to care for my newborn?

10 mins

21

What should I do if my baby is crying?

10 mins

22

What do I need to know about my newborn's sleep?

18 mins

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How do I physically recover after birth (incl. perineal healing)?

22 mins

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What do I do if my baby is unconscious (incl.CPR)?

20 mins

Your midwives can offer a wealth of personalised information. Unii shares the basics.