Early Pregnancy Consultation (1 hour appointment) £100
- Advice on which hospital to go to: which consultant to book under; whether you want to consider a domino birth, a home birth; private or NHS?
- Concerned about antenatal screening? The dilemmas involved.
- Information on diet, exercise, common complaints of pregnancy etc.
Ongoing Antenatal Care (from 12 weeks through to term; regular 1 hour appointments)
- Regular consultations to complement your medical care. Includes checking foetal position, growth and development; perineal massage, pelvic floor exercises; an opportunity to discuss issues and ask questions.
Antenatal/Parent Education Classes (from 30 weeks; 3x3 hour classes)
- One-to-one classes for couples who want them tailored to their own schedules; in their own home or make up a group of friends whose babies are due around the same time.
- Includes all aspects of preparation for labour such as: birthing positions; breathing awareness; relaxation; types of pain relief; writing birth plans; tips for avoiding induction; breastfeeding; early days of parenting; optimal foetal positioning; perineal massage; discussion; practical demonstrations; videos; handouts etc.
Refresher course (for second pregnancies; 2 hour appointment)
- To review labour, pain relief and care of the newborn.
- Vaginal birth after caesarean (advice and support)
- Breastfeeding the second time around
- Preparing siblings for a new baby.