Labour and birth, beginning to end
A midwife will talk you through all elements of labour and birth, from beginning to end. The classes include:
- Preparation for birth and writing a birth plan
- How labour starts, signs of labour and the stages of labour
- When to call the midwife
- Reminders about pain relief options in labour
- What happens to the baby during labour
- When things don’t go to plan or the way you had hoped
- Being a birth partner and what to expect
Some classes also include elements of baby care.
This class is aimed at pregnant women (any time from 32 to 38 weeks) and their partners.
Purple team
Antenatal clinic reception, ground floor, Royal Free Hospital
6-8pm Monday and Tuesday (both nights in one week)
Green and yellow team
Antenatal clinic reception, ground floor, Royal Free Hospital
6-8pm, either consecutive Wednesdays or consecutive Thursdays
Red team
Surestart Children’s Centre, Greenfield Gardens, NW2 1HS
3-5pm once a month on consecutive Mondays
Blue team
Parkfield Children’s Centre, 44 Park Road, NW4 3PS
1-3pm once per month on consecutive Tuesdays
Unity team
Antenatal clinic reception, ground floor, Royal Free Hospital
6-8pm, either consecutive Wednesdays or consecutive Thursdays
How to book
Purple team members should ask their midwife to book them into the class at their 28 week appointment (no form needed). All other teams should use this booking form.
If you have any questions, please call 020 7794 0500 ext 36169.