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Free Antenatal Course

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We are delighted to provide you with a completely FREE antenatal course. There are seven classes in the programme. Each class is cut down into bite-sized topics, giving you the opportunity to work through the course at your own speed.

This course will help you start getting ready for your baby’s arrival. You will learn about:

your third trimester
labour and birth
feeding and caring for your baby
plus, how to look after your own mental health and wellbeing as a new parent.

What’s included?

Register for this free antenatal course today. You will have 60 days to complete the programme. The course materials include:

38 x videos, with transcripts
PDF downloads
Articles
Links to organisations for additional support
7 x Lesson checklists

This course is a snapshot of what we cover in our standard antenatal course. If you’re interested in joining one of our group classes, click here to find out more.

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1. Things to think about in your third trimester 7 Topics

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3rd trimester – topic 1

3rd trimester – topic 2

3rd trimester – topic 3

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2. Early labour and coping strategies 7 Topics

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Bonus topic – massage techniques for labour

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3. What to expect in established labour 8 Topics

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Bonus topic – active birth positions

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4. Planning for the unexpected 6 Topics

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Recap: Labour and birth

5. Feeding your newborn 10 Topics

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6. Looking after your mental health and wellbeing as a new parent 6 Topics

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7. Newborn health and wellbeing 7 Topics

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Recap: Caring for your newborn

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Iona Reading

Posted 11 months ago

A snapshot into labour and becoming a parent

Full of great information, reassuring advice and preparing you for birth and becoming a parent.

Iona Reading

Posted 1 year ago

Great Course!

Really informative, really reccomend this to everyone!

Iona Reading

Posted 1 year ago

Very helpful course

It shows you all essential things that might looks superficial but they're not especially if you're a new parent

Iona Reading

Posted 2 years ago

Great free course

Thank you for a very digestible course covering the basics in a short period.

Iona Reading

Posted 2 years ago

Great course

Really informative and a great start to learning about what lies ahead in my pregnancy journey - thank you

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✨ This is your reminder to RELAX. ✨ Anyone el

✨ This is your reminder to RELAX. ✨

Anyone else had a busy week?? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

When busy we can often be so distracted we don’t recognise we’re holding tension in our body and that it's sapping our precious energy levels.

💆‍♀️💆‍♂️Join us in a #SelfCareMoment – take a minute (no more) to follow this simple relaxation reel, let go of any tension you’re holding and relax into your weekend...

Follow us for more Self Care Moments! 💜

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month, and we would like to take this opportunity to talk about alcohol in pregnancy check out the images for the facts 👆

✨ Once you find out you’re expecting, it is recommended to stop drinking alcohol as soon as possible to minimise the risks it poses to your baby.

✨ With so many great non-alcoholic versions of our favourite tipples, you can still enjoy a trip to the pub with friends – or take something tasty to a dinner party.

✨ Whilst lots of women go off the taste of alcohol in early pregnancy, not everyone does! Ask your friends and family for morale support as you go alcohol-free. This may include finding new ways to socialise that don’t involve booze!

✨ If you have questions or concerns about your alcohol intake, please speak to your midwife or GP. They will offer a non-judgemental listening ear, and signpost you to the support that best suits your needs.

💜 Customer Review 💜 Thank you, Ella for you

💜 Customer Review 💜

Thank you, Ella for your feedback 🙏 and positive review #grateful! It’s so lovely to hear that you found the online classes so useful and reassuring. We wish you the best of luck with your labour & birth and #newlife as a parent!

If you’re pregnant and looking for antenatal classes, we have group classes in Bristol or #digitalantenatalclasses (free and paid). Check out the link in our bio for more info 👆 we'd love to support you too! ✨

💜 Downend antenatal class reunion: March - Apri

💜 Downend antenatal class reunion: March - April 2023 babies 💜

We loved catching up with our Downend class in the summer and their gorgeous babies, born in March and April 2023. It’s always amazing to see you all again and hear your birth stories and how you’re managing the transition into parenthood. ✨

Looking for antenatal classes in Bristol? Our next Downend class is for January and February 2024 babies and starts on the 25th October. There are only a couple of places left – link in bio 👆

✨ The importance of boundaries ✨ You may find

✨ The importance of boundaries ✨

You may find that setting boundaries during pregnancy and in parenthood helps you to prioritise yourself, your baby and your family during an important time. Sometimes, amidst the excitement of a new arrival, family and friends can forget you may need a little space to adapt to your new life!

This is why it may help to set some ground rules or boundaries that help you to stay calm, focused, and protective of your new family bubble. Some examples of boundaries in pregnancy, labour, birth, and parenting might include:

💜 Privacy: Have you decided what information you’re happy to share or not share with family and friends? It may be helpful to remind people not to share information without your consent.

💜 Conversational: Do you want to hear other people's horror stories or unsolicited advice, or are you simply looking for a little positivity and a listening ear?

💜 Physical: Who do you want touching your bump? Who can touch or kiss your baby? What do you feel comfortable with?

💜 Visiting: It’s lovely to show off your new baby – what are your expectations around friends and family visiting? Do you want an open-door policy, or people call first? How long is too long before visitors outstay their welcome?

Talk to your partner, family and friends to make sure you’re all on the same page.

“Boundaries aren't selfish, they're a great way to create the space you need to figure out your new life as a family.”

✨ Meet Beth – Antenatal Course Leader ✨ Bet

✨ Meet Beth – Antenatal Course Leader ✨

Beth qualified as a midwife in early 2021 and has worked across shared antenatal/postnatal wards, maternity triage and central delivery suite. She is now teaching for New Life and is one of the key voices behind our social media relaunch (#ThankYou Beth).

"I am passionate about sharing my knowledge in a way that means anyone can use it; to make informed choices and have the best possible start to parenthood."

Beth is passionate about antenatal education and empowering expectant parents with the knowledge and tools to approach parenthood with confidence.

Welcome to the team, Beth! 💜

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