antenatal classes
Expectant parent courses
Antenatal classes are educational sessions for expectant parents, typically covering labor, delivery, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
The British term; Americans say prenatal classes.
Couples often attend together in the final months of pregnancy: We met some lovely people at our antenatal classes.
- birthing positionsStances assumed during delivery
- birth plansLabor and delivery intentions
- breathing techniquesMethods for regulating respiration
- labor coachChildbirth support person
- birth partnerChildbirth support person
natural childbirth · baby bump · cesarean section · stress management · epidural · pelvic floor exercises · postpartum recovery · family involvement · fetal monitoring · mat · instructor · doll · pain management · fetal development · doula · birthing · ball · lactation consultants
timing relative to birth
antenatal classespostpartum support
Assistance following childbirth
postpartum care · postnatal care · breastfeeding classes · parenting classes