Course Content

Course Times and Locations

I offer the courses my teachers are available to teach. Lately, I have been offering quite a few two-day workshops, which take place on either two weekend days (at least a week apart), or a weekend day and a weekday. The two-day workshops consist of 11 or 12 hours of antenatal class time, with an associated two-hour evening breastfeeding class. Every few months, I offer a one-day workshop, which takes place on a Saturday, and consists of 8 hours of antenatal class time, with an associated two-hour evening breastfeeding class.

All the antenatal classes take place in Canary Wharf. The breastfeeding sessions take place either in Canary Wharf or at the teacher's house in E3.

Antenatal Workshop Teachers

Antenatal teachers undergo a thorough training with the NCT and they are registered annually with the Trust. They are expected to keep up to date with developments in their field. Their role is to offer support, information, practical skills and resources to help parents make informed choices for themselves and their babies. They are not normally medically qualified. They do not offer medical advice and parents are asked to take questions about medical care of mother and baby to their midwife, health visitor or doctor.

Content

The course covers pregnancy, labour, birth, and the effect of a new baby on the family. It focuses particularly on the choices available to expectant parents and also includes exercises for breathing during labour, different birth positions, massage and relaxation techniques.

Breastfeeding Information Evening

Tower Hamlets Antenatal Course includes a breastfeeding session led by one of our local breastfeeding supporters and tutors with the Breastfeeding Network. This session provides opportunities to have all your breastfeeding questions answered and get lots of practical tips to get breastfeeding off to a good start. Sessions take place in the tutors' own homes, or at Canary Wharf.