Classes

I provide regular courses designed to help you and your partner prepare for labour and life with a new baby. The emphasis of the course is on natural childbirth, and also on providing you with the necessary information that you need to make choices about your care.
The course consists of five one and a half hour evening sessions.

Session one:  Changes in pregnancy
An opportunity to meet and discuss any special needs or wishes.
Topics to be covered include:
Physical and emotional changes in pregnancy,
Optimal foetal positioning.
Pelvic floor exercises.
Perineal massage.

Session two: Labour
Topics to be covered include:
The process of labour, illustrated with charts, and doll
and pelvis.
The labour game, an opportunity to assess your own
knowledge.

Session three: Coping with labour.
Discussion about endorphins and how they help women
cope with labour.
Tips for massage, relaxation, and breathing.
Role of the partner.
Birth video with opportunity for feedback afterwards.

Session four: The postnatal period.
Topics to be covered include:
Physical changes in the postnatal period.
Vitamin K.
Life with a new baby.

Session Five: Breastfeeding.
Benefits of Breastfeeding.
Physiology behind breastfeeding.
Correct positioning of the baby at the breast.
Expressing and storing of breastmilk.
Common problems and how to solve them.

Fees

Depending on demand the course can either be taken as a group or individually.

The fee for a group course is:
Fr. 67.50 per couple - per session.
Total Fr. 337.50

The fee for an individual course is:
Fr. 135.- per couple – per session.
Total Fr. 675.-

Your health insurance should pay a one off payment of at least Fr.100.- towards antenatal classes.

Sometimes due to financial or time restraints people choose to take a shorter version of the course.