Birth And Beyond Education
Coming Soon • Planned Caesarean and Antenatal Expressing Workshop
Coming Soon • Planned Caesarean and Antenatal Expressing Workshop
Birth, your healthcare provider or personal preference may have recommended a Caesarean section for the birth of your baby and regardless of the reason, we at Birth & Beyond Education are committed to helping you prepare for a positive experience. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to feel confident and empowered for any type of birth.
This workshop is specifically designed to help both Mum and Dad understand the caesarean process and ways to make it a natural and enjoyable experience. We also provide valuable information on the ‘golden hour’ with your newborn and caesarean section recovery.
This class is perfect for any couple who is 26+ weeks, and who is wanting to learn about Caesarean's in a calm and safe space.
During the workshop, you will learn:
- What to expect in the last few weeks of pregnancy
- Signs of labour (just in case)
- When to call the hospital
- Preparing for your birth
- What to pack in your hospital bag
- Antenatal expressing
- Ways to relax in the lead up to and during your birth
- Admission to hospital process
- What to expect in theatre
- Your birth – the caesarean
- The procedure
- Pain relief
- Role and importance of Birth Support
- How utilise your hormones for successful breastfeeding
- The golden hour and first interaction with your newborn
- Skin to skin contact
- The first breastfeed
Educator: Lucy Carroll, UK and Australian Practicing Midwife, @BirthAndBeyondEducation
Date of Workshop: 16th of December 2023
Timings: 2pm – 4pm
Number of Participants: max 30, 15 couples
Length of Workshop: 2-hours
Location: Sanskara Wellness Sanctuary, Al Safa 2, Dubai
Pregnancy Week: 26 weeks onwards
What to bring: an open heart and mind and wear comfortable clothes