EMPOWERED ANTENATAL

Knowledge to empower you through pregnancy, birth and beyond

What Empowered Antenatal says

All About Birth: Part 1 This session then covers what to expect through late pregnancy and the different choices you have for where to have your babies. You’ll learn the signs of labour, and the different stages your body goes through from first contraction to delivering the placenta, and some all important coping techniques. All About Birth: Part 2 Session 2 builds on your knowledge of birth and covers pain relief options, induction of labour and the alternative modes of birth including caesarean births and assisted vaginal births. All About Baby After the birth your baby has arrived- but now what?! This is a practical, fun session to learn all about your upcoming new arrivals. Learn what newborns look like, what they need to wear, why they cry and how to manage it, and how to put them to sleep safely.

About

My name is Charlie and I’m a practising NHS midwife and antenatal educator. I’ve worked across all aspects of maternity since qualifying from the University of Southampton. I currently work in Manchester and have had the privilege to help parents welcome their babies into the world, as well as worked in specialist roles in research and stillbirth prevention. I’ve also been fortunate enough to teach antenatal classes to hundreds of expectant parents. I’m passionate about preparing you for birth and early parenthood and truly believe that education empowers. With the knowledge to ask the right questions, you can approach this step with confidence and excitement, and feel positive about your experience. Birth can be unpredictable, but understanding different scenarios will help you and your birth partner be mentally and emotionally prepared for all eventualities. While there’s a lot of information to share with you, my classes are informal and relaxed with plenty of chances for questions, and lots of group activities to get you mingling with other local parents. I’ll be available to be contacted even after the course has finished so you can continue to get support or advice if there’s anything I can help with. I look forward to meeting you.

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