The Parent Antenatal Course -
Brackley & Buckingham

The Parent Antenatal Course is a doula led, 15 hour course delivered over 6 consecutive weeks, covering Birth Preparation, Infant Feeding & Newborn Care.

 

Delivered by a practicing birth & postnatal doula, The Parent Course is not only modern, realistic and evidence based, but also packed full of practical tools & techniques to support you through birth and the early weeks of being a new parent.

 

If you are looking for an alternative to NHS or NCT classes, then this is the course for you! As a doula and antenatal teacher of 11 years, I have taken all of my knowledge & experience of supporting parents & incorporated it into this truly comprehensive course, designed to help you feel confident & prepared for birth.

 

Over the duration of the course, you will learn all you need to know about birth, infant feeding and how to care for your baby in the early weeks and months of parenthood, all based on up to date, evidence based information.

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Most parents choose the full 6-week course, but unlike many antenatal courses, you can also choose & book the elements that are right for you, giving you the ultimate in flexibility.

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Your course will cover:

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Birth Preparation Session – Weeks 1-3

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• Evidence based antenatal education 

• Breathing techniques, relaxation and hypnobirthing techniques

• Movements for labour 

• Massage techniques for pregnancy and labour 

• Getting Prepared 

• Role of Birth Partner 

• Comfort Measures

• Interventions

• Caesarean Sections

• Navigating the system & knowing your rights

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Infant Feeding – Week 4 

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• The science behind breastfeeding

• Understanding position & attachment

• Expressing 

• PACED feeding

• How & when to sterilise equipment 

• Role of partner

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Newborn Care – Week 5 & 6

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• How to care for your baby in the 4th trimester

• Calming & Soothing techniques including baby massage

• Practical baby care

• Understanding newborn sleep & safe sleeping 

• Creating a safe environment for your baby

• Postnatal recovery & self care

• Role of partner​

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Investment:

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• Full 6-week course (6 x 2.5 hour sessions) - £250 

• Birth Preparation Only  (3 x 2.5 hour sessions) – £140

• Infant Feeding Only  (1 x 2.5 hour session) – £45 

• Newborn Care Only (2x 2.5 hour sessions) – £95

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(Please note due to increased costs, there will be a small price increase from March 2025) 

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The Parent Course is ideal to attend from around 25 weeks of pregnancy but you can start whenever you feel ready. We support all birth choices.

 

The ticket price is for the birthing person plus their birth partner but you are welcome to attend on your own. If you feel you don’t need the full course, then The Parent Course can also be booked by each session. Your ticket includes the following:​

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• Over 15 hours of content 

• Refreshments throughout the sessions

• Detailed electronic notes after each session

• Group Whats App

• Ongoing support 24/7 via Whats App

• Access to my birth resources Facebook Group

• £10 voucher which can be redeemed against any of my baby classes or workshops (only for those booking the full 6-week course)

• An invitation to our community events​

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Classes are held at Evenley Village Hall, Brackley NN13 5SQ, which is in close proximity to Brackley (5 mins), Buckingham (10 mins), Towcester (15 mins) & Bicester (15 mins). Please note from March the course will be moving to Whittlebury Reading Rooms, High Street, Whittlebury, Towcester  NN12 8XJ.

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Book your place below & if you have any questions then please get in touch. 

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I look forward to welcoming you to The Parent Course.

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​​​​​​​​​​P.S Did you know I also offer a gorgeous weekly movement & relaxation class - Pregnancy Flow. Stretch, breathe & relax whilst meeting other local mums to be❤︎