Antenatal Classes
All scans are performed by Sonographers from the NHS Trust, William Harvey Hospital
Antenatal Classes Ashford, Kent
Prepare for Parenthood with Our £69 Classes
Bookings via telephone only: 01233 502314
Here at Baby Scan Studio, as well as offering amazing baby scan packages, we offer the most modern-day antenatal experience that Ashford has to offer. Our midwife will give you a practical, informative and empowering class to prepare you for your birthing experience.
If this is your first child, then our classes will be invaluable to help you have a rewarding experience that prepares you for the life-changing occasion ahead of you, allowing you to enjoy it and not be overwhelmed.
Our course covers everything from labour and birth to the immediate days with your new baby, so you will be well prepared for the amazing journey that lies ahead of you.
Duration: 3 Hours
Location: Ashford (Multiple)
Please note, if you would prefer to pay in instalments or arrange a one-to-one appointment, please contact us before purchasing
Our Antenatal Course Covers
- How do I know I am in labour?
- When do I call the midwife?
- What should I take with me?
- What can my birth partner do to help?
- What are my pain relief options?
- Labour & Birth: signs of labour, coping mechanisms, pain relief, birth options and planning, when to call the midwife, how can my partner help/support me during labour?
- Postnatal care: coping with a crying baby, safe sleep, feeding, baby care and more!
When Should You Start Antenatal Classes?
We advise taking these classes from approximately 24 weeks pregnant. Each session lasts 3 hours, and you will benefit from meeting other parents at the same time to compare and share your experiences. We have multiple locations in the Ashford area of Ken,t so attending will be convenient.
Benefits of Our Antenatal Classes
Help you prepare for labour, birth and life with your newborn
- We provide evidence-based information from practising midwives
- Give you the opportunity to meet other parents-to-be
- Give support during the early days with your baby
- Plus a free goody bag for all your labour and postnatal needs!
We look forward to meeting you all soon at Baby Scan Ashford!
Some Things You Will Learn
Vernix
Newborns are coated in a waxy substance called the vernix, with some babies only having a small amount and some having a lot! Dedicated cells that are important to fetal development start to produce it at around 27 weeks. You shouldn’t wash it off; instead, rub it in as it’s a perfect natural moisturiser!
Show
The “show” is the mucus plug that is secreted by the cervix to protect the womb. It varies from mother to mother, including in its colour. Its secretion is usually painless, and it’s not always a sign that you’re even going into labour, as it can happen a few weeks before. It can come away once, regularly or not at all!
Umbilical Cord
Your midwife will clamp your baby’s umbilical cord just after birth with a plastic clip near the belly button. The midwife will then cut the cord, but sometimes your birthing partner may want to do this! This leaves a small part remaining with the clip attached, which will take about a week to drop off once it’s dried out. You just have to keep it clean and dry until that time, and if you notice any bleeding or discharge, then be sure to inform your midwife, health visitor or GP.
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