Service Description

One to one childbirth preparation course from an NCT (National Childbirth Trust, UK)-qualified Perinatal Educator and Breastfeeding Counsellor. This course is designed for couples to educate themselves on their labour and birth options, as well as breastfeeding and what happens during the postpartum period. Courses can be provided in-person (at Newborn Mums in Adliswil or at the clients' home) or online and start at 3 hours in duration, with the option to add additional content (see below). The basic 3-hour private course includes: - physiological labour and birth, including the role of hormones - signs of labour and when to go to the hospital - pain management options, including self-help methods - positions for labour, breathing, massage and relaxation - the role of a birth partner and other sources of support - interventions, such as induction of labour, assisted birth and Caesarean birth - preparing to breast/chest feed your baby Further sessions can be added to the basic course and could include the following: - postpartum recovery planning - preparing for life with a newborn - emotional wellbeing and postpartum mental health - what to expect in terms of infant sleep (including safe sleep) - baby care topics, such as nappy changing and bathing - coping with the transition to parenthood as a couple - managing infant feeding challenges The basic 3h course costs 290 CHF when provided online and 330 CHF in-person. The 5h full course costs 470 CHF when provided online or 510 CHF in person, and is normally split into two 2.5 hour sessions). A contribution of 150 CHF towards the cost of the course will be covered by supplementary insurance through the QualiCert programme. In person courses are also possible in the client's home, when clients live within 10km of Adliswil. For families living further than 10km from Adliswil, a surcharge for travel will be added to the cost of the course. In this case, please contact me directly to discuss options.