Childbirth
Classes

“We both found your workshop invaluable and feel well informed and confident about what’s ahead of us. Thank you for all your kindness and enthusiasm. It is such an exciting time!”
A.A.

ChildBirth Class

Walking you through the process of birth, ways to give yourself the best chance at the birth you hope for and the ins-and-outs of breastfeeding basics.

PRICE: €120
LENGTH OF SESSION: 6hrs

TIME:
10am -5pm (1hr break for lunch)

​NEXT DATES:
22nd March 2020
Kenmare Clinic Sports Injury & Rehabilitation,
1st Floor Centra, Kenmare
18th April 2020
Kenmare Clinic Sports Injury & Rehabilitation,
​1st Floor Centra, Kenmare

​What’s Covered:

• Oxytocin - what it is and why we LOVE it!
• Signs of labour
• What happens during labour and birth
• When to go to the hospital/contact your midwife
• Ways to manage labour
• How to achieve an active & positive birth experience
• Medicated and unmedicated pain relief options
• Different types of births and interventions
• The first few hours after birth
• Breastfeeding basics​

Birth partners are very welcome and at no extra cost. Some choose their partner in life, others might choose a relative or friend. You should feel comfortable and confident with your birth team, and this is more likely if they are involved in helping to prepare with you at a childbirth workshop.

Tea, herbal teas & coffee will be supplied throughout the day when we take regular breaks. Birth balls will be provided to practice labour positions. Lunch is not provided, but Kenmare has a rich and diverse selection of restaurants and cafes to choose from.

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Early Parenting Workshop

A bit nervous about caring for the umbilical cord? Soothing your baby or giving them a bath? Or maybe you simply want to prepare yourself better by learning about everything from co-sleeping to breast-pumps.

PRICE: €60
LENGTH OF SESSION: 3hrs
NEXT DATES: To Be Confirmed
​TIME:
​LOCATION:

• Navigating the first 8 weeks with your newborn
• DEMOs and Showcasing - explore and handle helpful items such as breast pumps, cloth nappies, baby carriers, and more.
• Safe Sleeping - how to set up the baby’s sleeping area and how you can make bed sharing or co-sleeping safer
• Feeding your Baby - the different options and how to choose what’s right for your family
• Reading Cues & Soothing Baby - different tips and techniques for creating a strong bond with your baby
• Practical Baby Care - basic newborn care tips, such as bathing, skin care, routines, etc.
• Self Care After a Baby - how parents can help themselves be the best they can be by ensuring they don’t get burnt out

Mothers are encouraged to bring a support person along who will be there during the early days after baby is born. This can be the other parent, a partner, friend or family member who will be able to help the mother and baby. Cost of session is €60 per mother so any support person can attend completely free of charge.

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Private Workshops

Perfect for if the group dates don’t suit or if you’d simply prefer to do a workshop in the privacy and comfort of your own home. This allows you to tailor the time to your own preferences and needs, covering whatever topics are closest to your heart from our childbirth class and early parenting workshop.

PLUS you get ongoing email support throughout the remainder of your pregnancy!

PRICE: €180
LENGTH: 6hrs
TIME: Choose what times best suits you!

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