How Does Talk Baby Talk Work?

The aim of Talk Baby Talk is to provide you with the information and support that you may require in order to make informed choices regarding your pregnancy and in the postnatal period with your new baby.  Because I work with you on an individual basis the sessions can be totally geared towards your own needs and requirements, whether you are having a hospital birth, home birth, expecting your first baby, twins (or more), being induced or having a planned caesarean. With information and support it is hoped that you will feel empowered, confident and happy in the decisions that you make and in looking after your new baby.

The classes ideally start when your pregnancy is around 30 weeks, are packed with information but also fun and informal with plenty of time for your questions. Before the sessions begin you get a full set of notes to keep for your own use. They can take place in my own home, but I also offer visiting you in your own home depending upon where you live. 

Courses Available

I offer a range of classes to suit your time available and your budget..........

Option 1 - Flexi Classes

Flexi classes are designed for parents who don't wish to choose a course of 5 sessions but still wish to feel prepared for the arrival of their new baby. They are excellent for parents who wish refresher classes or for parents who want to single out a session that is most important to their needs e.g. breastfeeding or labour. As each session is paid for on an individual basis, you can choose from as little as one single session or as many as you feel that you need. The sessions are detailed on the antenatal classes page. Click here for the sessions available.

Option 2 - Basic Course

This option is a course of 5 sessions of your choice picked from the list detailed on the antenatal classes page. If you are planning a natural birth, water birth, hospital or homebirth or having a planned caesarean, there are plenty of sessions to choose from. Other sessions can be added to the end of your course for a separate fee of £20 per session. Click here for more details of sessions available.

Option 3 - Basic Plus Course

This course is the same as the basic course detailed above but includes the added benefit of extra support through 2 postnatal hour long sessions where you will have the time to run through your labour, ask questions, or discuss any feeding or new baby concerns. If you wish, during a postnatal visit, we can also take baby footprints for you to treasure forever.

Option 4 - Basic Weekend Course

This course runs for approximately 4 hours on a weekend day to suit you. The course will cover all aspects of labour and birth, including what happens during labour and birth, the optimum positions to use to help you cope with your labour, massage and breathing techniques. The sessions are flexible and so can be changed to suit your needs if alternatives are requested.

Option 5 - Gold Weekend Course

The Gold Weekend Course offers you the complete essentials in preparation for the birth of your baby, but has the added benefits of running over two weekend days each lasting approximately 4 hours each. The sessions covered are labour and birth, positions for labour, pain relief options, massage and breathing techniques, breastfeeding, basic baby care. As always the sessions may be changed to suit your particular needs.

You can choose to have a no-obligation introduction session to Talk Baby Talk which costs £10. Within this session we will discuss your plans for labour and birth, the sessions that I have to offer you, and which sessions will suit your pregnancy and individual needs. Should you wish to continue with classes following this introduction session, you can book on the night or at your convenience.  If you do not wish to have an introductory session we can discuss your needs free of charge over the telephone or via e-mail. Concessions are available so please do enquire if applicable.

Talk Baby Talk Antenatal is especially good for first time parents, refresher courses or women who  were not happy with  their experiences in a previous pregnancy or labour.