Our individual prenatal course in English is destined for expectant parents who do not want to take part in a group course.

Each birthing experience is different, and therefore, your childbirth education should be unique and tailored to your specific needs and concerns.

Topics

• Changes in late pregnancy: Physical and emotional changes, Healthy living in pregnancy, Nutrition, Breathing.
• Signs that labour is about to begin: First stage labour, Dilation, When to go to the hospital, Specifics of Czech maternity hospitals, Things to take to the hospital with you, Formal admittance to a hospital’s labour and delivery area.
• The role of a birth partner: What will a birth partner need to do during labour?
• Pain relief options at first stage labour: Relaxation, Breathing, Possible labour medication for pain.
• Labour: Variations of normal labour, Caesarean birth, Self-confidence and assertiveness; Second, third and fourth stage labour; Labour support – your partner, a doula, a labour and delivery nurse.
• Postpartum: Emotional and physical changes after birth, Postpartum blues vs. depression.
• Introduction to breastfeeding
• Introduction to newborn care: Newborn behavior and abilities.
• Family changes: Living with a newborn.
• Parenthood: Being a parent – expectations vs. reality, Possible sources of support for parents.