Kapiti Antenatal
Topics covered
Participants can request specific topics. Generally we aim to cover the following:
· Warning signs in pregnancy
· Anatomy and position of baby
· Signs of labour
· What happens during labour
· Options for location of birth
· Informed decision making
· Birthing positions
· Role of the support person
· Pain in labour
· Self help and drugs
· Medical interventions
· What happens to your body after birth
· Breastfeeding
· Safe sleeping
· Bathing
· Postnatal depression
· Babywearing and nappies
· How your baby communicates
· Visit from new parents
· Newborn tests and procedures
· Baby's normal behaviour
· Recognising baby's tired signs
· How to settle a crying baby
· How to fill your day with a baby
· New parenting issues and decisions