Ready to Birth Class

What the class covers

The session focuses on understanding how your body works in labour and how to best support it physically, emotionally and mentally, so both you and your partner leave feeling ready.

Over three hours, you and your partner will work through:

• How your body and hormones work together during labour
• The stages of labour and what to expect at each point
• How to recognise when it's time to go to hospital
• Effective positions and movement for comfort and progress
• The role of your support person and how they can help
• Understanding pain and your pain relief options
• What happens when plans change and how to make informed decisions about interventions
• The moments after birth, for you and your baby

What to expect on the day

Ready to Birth runs as a single 3-hour interactive session for couples. Light refreshments are provided, and you'll leave with additional resources to support your preparation. Places are limited so early booking is recommended.