Childbirth Preparation One Day Course

One Day Childbirth Preparation course is for couples and presented in Rotterdam.

During the course we look at the different aspects of pregnancy, labor, birth and the early days of parenthood, making a Birthplan. Also we will learn about breathing and relaxing and of course this will be practiced.

Of course it will be necessary to practice more at your home.

It is a practical preparation for birth: to get all tools to cope with labor. All stages of labor with positions, pushing techniques, postnatal period will be explained.
There is also attention for the role of the expecting partner. Their support can really make a difference during the birth of the baby.

We continue after a few weeks with an additional ZOOM appointment so you can ask all the questions that might popped up in the meantime and repeat all the breathing techniques.

Courses are, of course, presented in English.

Topics

The childbirth preparation course offers:

Information about the labor process and what follows
Preparing for the birth of your child as a couple
Chance to build a relationship with other mums and dads-to-be
Small groups in a welcoming environment
Get your questions answered
How the health system works around childbirth in The Netherlands
Pain relief, what are the possibilities in the Netherlands
The role of midwives
Place of birth
Attitude towards contractions and pain
Relaxation, breathing and massage exercises in the first stage of labour
Dilatation, what happens in your body
Use of a birth ball
Pushing in different positions
Instrumental assisted delivery (vacuum extraction, caesarean section)
Breastfeeding information (limited)
Information about Kraamzorg
First week of motherhood
Dutch habits and customs

Dates

Saturday

30-11-2024

11-01-2025

29-03-2025

28-06-2025

20-09-2025

15-11-2025

All dates subject to change

Cost

Time:
Saturday 10:00 – 17:00 uur

Location:

Verloskundige Praktijk “De Linde”
Beverveen 507
3205 AG Spijkenisse

Cost: € 200,00

So just what is childbirth preparation and why would you want to go to a childbirth education course?
Many new parents would argue that nothing can prepare you for the real experience of labor or for the change in your life when you become a mother or father.
We would agree that they are partly correct, because everyone’s experience of pregnancy, labor and parenting is unique. Often there are no definitive answers to the multitude of questions prospective parents want to ask. But, knowledge about the process of giving birth, tools to cope with the contractions and the extended role of the partner can make the birth of the baby to a very special, unique experience.
Living in Holland, away from your family and maybe your best friends, the prospect of labor and birth can be especially daunting. You are also away from the medical system that you are familiar with.
The course covers as much emotional and physical aspects of pregnancy, labor and birth and focuses on having a baby in the Netherlands as possible.
There will be enough room to answer all the questions that you might have about giving birth.