Introduction and overview to course and the labour process
Baby's growth and development
Signs and stages of labour
Understanding and managing pain
Pain relief options
Obstetric variations, e.g. induction of labour, caesarian sections
Postnatal issues
Breastfeeding - benefits and management
Infant feeding and care of the newborn
Early days at home
At the end of the course a social get together is arranged for networking and a show and tell!