Mammas  Antenatal Breastfeeding Classes on Zoom
Free classes open to pregnant women and their birth partners
Contact Sally on 07580159278 to register
Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th April 2.00 - 3.30pm
Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th May 7.30 - 9.00pm

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Join Aayesha, Charly and Lyndsay for  4 weekly sessions  based on the Wise Hippo birthing programme.

It's a great way to make friends before you have your baby. We will discuss: 

• The physiology of birth and the impact of fear
• Relaxation
• Physical preparations for birth
• Birth plans
• Techniques for labour and birth
• The birth partner's role

And much more. It's an informal atmosphere where you can ask any questions. 
Click on the links to book and learn more about the programme: 

Monday's from 3rd May 2021 19.00 - 20.30

Friday's from 25th June 2021 10.00 - 12.00 
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Thursday's from 19th August 2021 10.20 - 12.30 

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Antenatal breastfeeding session - Feeding your new baby
We want to make sure you feel really prepared for getting breastfeeding off to a good start, and there is lots to talk about.  Most pregnant mums have heard stories from friends and relatives about breastfeeding, both true and false. 
‘Feeding you new baby’ gives you a chance to sort out the myths from the truth, and decide what is best for you and your baby.  The session is delivered by our breastfeeding specialist, who has helped hundreds of mums in Highfields to succeed in breastfeeding. 

During the session we look at -

• How breast-milk and formula milk are different
• Skin-to-skin after the birth, and how babies are ‘programmed’ to breastfeed
• How a new mum can understand her baby’s needs, and what is normal in the early weeks
• How you can hold your baby to help him or her to feed more comfortably
• How to know all is well, and what to do if it isn’t

Our feedback shows that mums who attend the sessions are more likely to succeed in breastfeeding and feel more confident.

Second-time mums, or those who have more than one baby already, but who did not manage to breastfeed as they would have liked to, are encouraged to come along. Many mothers who thought they could not breastfeed have found it is possible with the right information, encouragement and support. 

For more information about breastfeeding and antenatal care please see our resources pages. ​