Birth

Class 1: Preparing for Birth & Normal Labour 120 minutes Approx 32-33 weeks Every 1st Tuesday of the month3pm – 5pm Partners welcome Physical changes in the third trimester & wellnessPreparing for birthPre-labour or labour? How to know the difference     When to go to hospital

This class is specifically for women who are having an elective Caesarean Section, and will include education on the following: Preparation for a caesarean sectionAnaesthetic, General, Epidural, SpinalPost operative routinePain reliefWound CareNewborn sleep patternsSIDs guidelinesNappy

Dr Carole Lamond, anaesthetist at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, will teach this class on what to expect from anaesthesia in obstetrics. This class is appropriate for anyone planning on using anaesthesia for their delivery or would simply like more information on the topic. The class will include