This workshop is designed for Dads to be, to prepare you to support your partner through pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum, as well as equipping you with the tools and techniques to care for your baby and support your partners recovery.
It is important to have realistic expectations and information regarding what is 'normal' during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Be prepared, and start your journey as a Dad with independent, evidence based, best practice resources.
Topics covered:
Pregnancy milestones
Hospital appointments
Scans available
Public v Private v Semi-Private care options
Homebirth v Hospital Birth options
Baby development
Pregnancy after a loss
Mother to be symptoms and how to help (nausea, pelvic girdle pain, back pain, insomnia, endometriosis, gestational diabetes)
Nutritious meals
Foods to avoid
Labour
When to go to the hospital
Home comfort measures for early labour
Vaginal Birth
C-section Birth
Inductions
Medical interventions
Pain relief options
Birth Plans
Postpartum Plans
Do you have Postpartum questions about:
bonding with baby,
winding,
soothing techniques,
reflux,
colic,
breatsfeeding,
formula,
feeding positions,
nappies,
baby wearing,
baby massage,
safe cosleeping,
baby sleep,
washing baby,
expressing and storing milk,
sterilising bottles,
giving baby a bottle,
baby starting solids,
sibling adjustment,
your partners recovery,
nutrition,
fears or concerns you would like to discuss?
This is a safe, non judgmental space for Dads to be.
