Partners have always been a vital part of the birthing process but with COVID-19 restrictions in place in most hospitals, they are now faced with being the only support person allowed into the room. We keep hearing mums and partners say that this change is a difficult and anxiety-provoking one. So we’ve asked our doula to design a program for these partners.
Broken into two sessions, our Birth Support for Partners course runs over two consecutive Saturdays at 10am via Zoom. Each session runs for 60 minutes and there is time for questions throughout. You will also have email access for further questions after the course.
The course cost $225.
Book NowTOPIC 1: HOSPITAL SET UP / PACKING
- Food and snacks to pack
- Choices if your partner is ill
- What you can bring to the hospital room to create a calm and welcoming space
- How to use your hospital room to labour well
- Understanding how COVID 19 will impact your hospital stay
TOPIC 2: PAIN RELIEF
- Explanation of stages of labour
- Recommended positions
- Options for epidural
- Different techniques and skills you can use to help support your partner and ease her pain
TOPIC 3: DECISION MAKING
- Early labour at home and monitoring contractions
- Epidural and medication options
- Vaginal examinations and the importance of consent
- Decisions concerning your baby and his/her care following the birth
TOPIC 4: EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
- Supporting through different phases of labour
- Affirmation and support techniques
- How to support with multiple and possibly changing staff in the room
- Navigating emergency situations
- Common postnatal concerns
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Contact us at (03)9376 7474 or admin@midwivesandmothers.com.au with questions or concerns.
