Why attend Parentwood’s Antenatal workshops?

Pregnancy is a time where you may feel completely overwhelmed with information on the one hand, while feeling that there is so much that you know nothing about on the other. Antenatal education can help you to identify areas where you need to learn more, while at the same time helping you sieve through the information you already received to determine what is important and useful (and what not).

• Our workshops and classes are live and interactive, and give you the opportunity to ask questions and get input
• Up-to-date and relevant information
• Practical coping skills
• Presented by experienced midwives with hands-on knowledge on natural pain relief methods and breastfeeding
• A strong focus on gentle parenting and on supporting your body’s natural mechanisms for birth and breastfeeding
• Hand-outs and extra information and links will be made available
• The option to receive extra information from some of our partners:
  • In-the-womb baby stimulation techniques
  • The new technologies of cord blood banking and newborn screening
• Receive samples and information
• The opportunity to start a journey with a team that can provide you with long-term well-baby care and support

Five Week Evening Course – In-depth information for the parent who wants to know it all! (Life Wilgers Hospital)

• 5 week series with more detailed information and more time for birth preparation
• Week 1: Labour and Birth
• Week 2: Pain Relief and Coping Skills
• Week 3: Caesarean Section
• Week 4: Breastfeeding – positioning and latching, understanding milk supply, normal breastfeeding patterns, sore nipples, engorgement
• Week 5: Babycare, Mintor Ailments and First-Aid
• When: Thursday evenings 18h00-20h00
• Cost: R1600 for the course OR R350 per class
• Include light refreshments

Two Saturday Workshop Options at two venues:

Saturday Full Day Labour and Birth Workshop (Life Wilgers Hospital)

• A full-day workshop for busy couples who want a detailed session but are not able to do weekly classes
• Understanding the South African birthing scene
• Normal labour and birth – what happens on the day
• Coping skills and pain relief methods for natural birth
• Labour detours and interventions
• Caesarean section – optimising your experience.
• The post-birth recovery period
• Getting breastfeeding off to a good start
• Time: 08h00-15h00 (15h00-15h30 Optional Hospital Tour)
• Cost: R1400
• Light lunch and refreshments included

Saturday Half-day Labour and Birth Crash Course (Netcare Femina Hospital)

• A half-day crash course for those who want the most important information
• Labour and Caesarean Section – what to expect and how to prepare
• Pain relief and interventions
• Recovery after birth
• Baby care and feeding options
• Time: 08h00-13h00
• Cost: R990
• Include light refreshments

Booking information:

• • MAKE A BOOKING NOW

Please note:

• A full payment must be made to confirm your booking
• Depending on your medical aid option we may be able to claim the amount on your behalf; alternatively we will issue you with an invoice to submit for reimbursement
• For any queries, please email alta@parentwood.co.za  or call 012 001 8600.