Antenatal Courses (at Notting Hill)
The Life Centre works in partnership with Lynda Leach to offer a comprehensive antenatal course for expectant couples. Lynda has been a practising midwife for many years and, since 2003, has run private antenatal classes in central London. Lynda is experienced in all aspects of midwifery and is qualified to teach aquanatal classes and baby massage. She is also trained in Indian head massage and shiatsu for pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. In addition to her expertise in antenatal teaching, Lynda has a particular interest and expertise in breastfeeding counselling and management. She is a certified Lactation Consultant.
Lynda runs 5 week courses for expectant parents at our Notting Hill centre on Wednesdays at 18:45-20:45.
Topics covered include:
- Practical suggestions for men about how to prepare themselves and how to support their partners.
- Relaxation and breathing as coping strategies to help manage pain and stress during labour and in everyday situations.
- Antenatal period: pelvic floor exercises, perineal massage, exercise and nutrition.
- All aspects of labour: early signs of labour, coping strategies, labour positions and pain relief (orthodox and self-help).
- Procedures for induction of labour, Ventouse deliveries, forceps deliveries and Caesarean sections.
- Caring for babies; including both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding.
- Parental life after birth.
- Making time for each other.
- Accessing appropriate external support.
Within this framework, participants will also have the opportunity to discuss their own topics.
For further details, dates of the next course, and booking enquiries, please contact Lynda directly:
Telephone: 01707 660318 Website: www.lyndaleach.co.uk