Online Antenatal Course
Your on-demand guide, from pregnancy to parenthood
Learn from an Experienced Midwife: Benefit from the expertise and insights of a professional with 25 years of experience.
Feel Confident About Becoming a Parent: Gain the knowledge and reassurance you need to navigate parenthood with confidence.
Watch Anywhere, Any Time, As Many Times As You’d Like: Enjoy the flexibility to learn at your own pace, revisiting the material whenever you need.
Flexible Learning: Classes are broken up into bitesize pieces, making it super easy to watch a little (or a lot) at a time.
Only £65
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5hrs 32mins
Of detailed content, split into lessons by topic. They can be viewed at any time, as many times as you would like, on any device.
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Taught by a Practicing Midwife
Juliet is a practising NHS midwife with 24 years of midwifery experience and 28 years of antenatal teaching experience.
Learning Objectives
By the time you have completed this course, you will:
Knowledgeable about what to expect during your pregnancy and which birthing options suit your plans.
You’ll know where to start, what to avoid, and how to prepare without feeling overwhelmed.
Calm and less anxious about the conflicting advice from other people, knowing that you can return to this comprehensive & all-in-one course at any time to recap.
Feel prepared about what to expect when your baby arrives, including breastfeeding, examinations, pregnancy recovery, baby bathing and much more.
Your partner will also know how to support you during labour and when you're feeding your baby.
How Birth Works is a comprehensive guide designed to help expectant parents feel confident about your journey ahead and the decisions you will need to consider.
The course covers everything you need to know about having a baby, including the stages of labour, preparing for your baby's birth, pain management, breastfeeding and caring for your newborn baby.
We also answer commonly asked questions - such as when to call the midwife and what to pack in your birth bag.
Our 30 Day Guarantee
We are confident that you will be happy with your antenatal education and find the information really useful. Still, if you are not satisfied, we offer a 30-day refund policy.
Please just reach out to us at info@howbirth.works
What will we cover?
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We start the journey by discussing the place of birth and the stages of labour.
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• Place of Birth
• Perineal Massage
• Signs of Labour
• Latent Phase
• First Stage
• Second Stage
• Third Stage
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"We cannot birth our babies through sheer force of will. We need to learn the subtle, the equally powerful, path of surrender."
In this section, we look at the available pain management options that help you cope during labour. We explore how the different options compare and scenarios you may need to consider.
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• Calling the Midwife
• Pain Management
• TENS machine
• Hydrotherapy
• Aromatherapy
• Medical Pain Management
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The day you become a mother will be the most life-changing one. It is time to go through the step-by-step guide for labour positions, pack your (hospital) bag, load your newborn’s essential gear...which is exactly what we cover in this section.
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• Positions for Labour
• Birth Partners Role
• Mothers Birth Bag (Hospital Bag)
• Baby and Partner Bags
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They say that spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation. In this section, we prepare you for the common hopes and fears for labour, as well as births that might need a little help.
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• Birth that Needs Help
• Hopes and Fears
• Induction
• Instrumental Births
• Episiotomy, Tears and Perineal Repair
• Caesarean Section
• Emergency Caesarean Section
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You’re holding the baby’s hand for the first time (congratulations!), and your motherhood journey has just begun. During the first hour after your baby has been born, you will likely be encouraged to breastfeed.
In this section, we cover all things breastfeeding and common issues new mums often come across. With the right education, you can really lower the chances of possible glitches.
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• Breastfeeding Intro
• After the Birth
• Feeding Cues
• Breastfeeding 101
• Positions for Breastfeeding
• Winding Your Baby
• Breasts, Nipples & Hand Expressing Milk
• Expressing and Storing milk
• Glitches
• Tips for the partner
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Becoming a new parent is a beginning, and like many beginnings are feelings of wonder, hope, dreams of possibility, and, should that nappy really be that colour?
In this lesson, we go through what happens in the crucial first 72 hours & few days following your baby’s delivery.
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• Postnatal Intro
• The First 72 Hours
• The First Few Days
• Baby Bathing
• Nappies
• Crying
• Temperature
• Tummy Time
• Responsive Parenting
• Postnatal Depression
• Jaundice
• Cord Care
What Our Students Are Saying
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“You helped me feel strong and confident. You made me feel empowered, strong and capable. To simply say thank you doesn’t seem to do it justice, but thank you!”
Lauren & David
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“Just a note to say thank you for all your advice & info during the course. Marc & I really enjoyed the chance to spend some 'quality time' on the baby (as life seems so hectic at the moment!) The course has reassured me about the pending event; I'm brave again now!”
Hannah & Marc
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"Thank you for the informative, well thought out Antenatal classes. We feel much better prepared for the fun and games. We would wholeheartedly recommend your classes."
Rachel & Dominic
Meet Your Teacher
My name is Juliet May; I'm an antenatal teacher and practising midwife working for the NHS. I've been teaching since 1995, and in 1999 I qualified as a midwife.
In December 2019, my son, Oscar, had an idea that we could record antenatal classes to share online. We were aware that there is already a wealth of information available, but it is often scattered amongst different videos and articles, alongside less accurate or outdated information.
I wanted to create a course that brought evidence-based education for expectant parents all into one place. It needed to be presented in easy-to-digest videos, which you can watch anywhere at any time.
If you are looking to learn at your convenience online, save time researching what you need to know and have the ability to rewatch and recap classes, this course totally fits that bill.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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Unfortunately, many NHS hospitals are unable to spend the time that is needed on antenatal education due to stretched resources. These classes promise a very balanced education that is not limited by any constraints.
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Knowledge and education have been shown to have a positive effect on women’s experience of childbirth; evidence supports this.
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Perhaps you didn’t have any a/n education; maybe you had a different birth experience to the one you are hoping for? Possibly you simply want to spend protected time focusing on your new baby?
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We are happy to say you can watch our course on any device through the course website.
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We will endeavour to answer your questions as quickly as possible. You can email us at info@howbirth.works
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As with our in-person lessons, we suggest the best stage to start your antenatal learning journey between 28 and 30 weeks pregnant (if you're ready to start before please do, you can always rewatch lessons!)
Preview of the course platform
We did our research and decided to use the Squarespace Courses platform. It is really easy to navigate and access your course!
Once you have signed up all you need to do is click on the link we send you, or click login at the top of any page on our website to get started!
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Our comprehensive antenatal course offers everything you need to confidently prepare for the journey of parenthood. Gain in-depth knowledge about pregnancy and childbirth, equipping you with the tools to make informed decisions. Explore various scenarios you may encounter, empowering you to navigate any situation with confidence and peace of mind.