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Exciting news for expectant parents in the Cotswolds! We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our antenatal classes to Bourton-on-the-Water, building upon our successful programs in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This expansion meets an increasing demand for localised and accessible prenatal education in rural areas, ensuring that all families have the support they need during this most special time.

Key Takeaways:

  • New Location: Classes now available in Bourton-on-the-Water, alongside our usual Cheltenham venue and online offerings.
  • Proven Curriculum: Extending our successful Cheltenham program – we know it works well and parents love it!
  • Accessible Education: Meeting Cotswolds’ growing need for prenatal support.

Why Choose Our Antenatal Classes in Bourton-on-the-Water?

Comprehensive Education Close to Home

Our new antenatal classes in Bourton-on-the-Water make it easier for expectant parents in rural areas to access high-quality, comprehensive, non-judgemental and supportive prenatal education. Held at the welcoming George Moore Community Centre, our classes are designed to prepare you for the journey of parenthood, whilst gaining support, confidence and friendships along the way.

Being informed, prepared and knowledgable has a huge impact on your birthing and journey into parenthood.

What We Cover

  • The lead up to Labour; Hormones, How labour might begin, The labour process, Birth preferences and informed decision making, Longer pregnancies and the induction process.
  • Birth and support in birth; Birth environment, Positions for labour, Pain management, Birth partner support and being an advocate, Assisted births and Caesarean births.
  • Early days and feeding; Skin-to-skin and the golden hour,  The fourth trimester, Safe sleeping, Feeding.
  • Fourth trimester and looking after you; Feeding, The early days and easing into parenting, Physical recovery, emotional adjustment and practical support, Looking after your mental health.

Being a parent is the most wonderful thing in the world – but some days are hard, and we need to acknowledge and support parents through those hard bits.

Expert Instructors

Our instructors are certified professionals with years of experience in antenatal education, paediatric care and perinatal mental health support, ensuring you receive the best advice and support. We are FEDANT registered (federation of antenatal educators) and are happy to provide FEDANT register numbers for you to check this.

Benefits of Attending Local Antenatal Classes

Attending antenatal classes can significantly ease the transition into parenthood. Here are only a few of the benefits you can expect:

  • Increased Confidence: Knowledge about the labour and birth process can significantly reduce anxiety and consequently improve your birth experience and help with managing pain and discomfort.
  • Community Support: Connect with other local expectant parents, support on your most important journey is so important and getting support from others going through the same thing can be so helpful, particularly in the early days of parenting.
  • Health and Wellness: Learn how to manage your health during and after pregnancy. Your recovery in the fourth trimester and perinatal mental health is so important! Knowing what to expect, where to get help and support and what you can do to help yourself, all makes for a smoother journey into the fourth trimester.

Table: Benefits of Antenatal Education

Benefit Description
Confidence Less anxiety about the birthing process.
Community Connection Building relationships with fellow parents.
Health Management Tips on managing physical and mental well-being during pregnancy and postnatally.

Join Our Antenatal Classes in Bourton-on-the-Water

Ready to start your journey into parenthood with confidence? Join our new antenatal classes at The George Moore Community Centre. If you’re in the local area, be that Bourton-on-the-water itself or nearby areas such as Chipping Campden, Northleach, Broadway, Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh or further afield,  learn more about what we offer and how we can support you during this exciting time. Book here to register today!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to prepare for your new arrival with expert guidance and community support right in the heart of the Cotswolds 🙂