Antenatal Drop In ClinicAll pregnant women. You are pregnant and if you have any problems, questions or queries regarding parent craft issues, advice on signs and symptoms of labour etc. Enquire
Aqua-Natal YogaPregnant women from 20 - 34 weeks. Antenatal aqua yoga helps benefit you during pregnancy by keeping you active and relieving stress. It can also help in getting baby in the right position for birth. This programme will have a unique opportunity in that there will be a workshop for birthing partners to attend on the final day which will cover areas including the role of the birth partner, care of a newborn and infant feeding. Enquire
Baby MindfulnessFollow up from aqua-natal yoga. Pregnant women from 20 - 34 weeks. Antenatal aqua yoga helps benefit you during pregnancy by keeping you active and relieving stress. It can also help in getting baby in the right position for birth. This programme will have a unique opportunity in that there will be a workshop for birthing partners to attend on the final day which will cover areas including the role of the birth partner, care of a newborn and infant feeding. Enquire
Infant Feeding WorkshopFor expectant parents. Expectant parents learn the most up to date and reliable information about ways to feed your new-born baby. Discover the benefits of breastfeeding, and practical tips to establish and enjoy breastfeeding. If you decide to bottle feed then learn about the safe use of infant formula. Enquire
Antenatal YogaAntenatal yoga has been specially adapted for the needs of pregnant women. Antenatal yoga classes teach exercises so you can maintain your fitness but also relaxation and breathing techniques so you can cope with changes that come your way. It is suitable for expectant mums from 14 weeks into pregnancy. Enquire
HypnobirthingSure Start South Armagh currently has 3 fully trained 'The Mongan Method' Hypnobirthing practitioners who deliver 5 week programmes to couples interested in learning how to birth in a more relaxed and stress free environment for mother and baby. Hypnobirthing programme runs for 5 weeks in total 2- 2.5 hours per week Hypnobirthing book will be provided What is hypnobirthing? Hypnobirthing will help you learn how to birth your baby comfortably and calmly. Along with your birth partner you will learn to experience birthing in a safer , stress-free manner. Through self- hypnosis, special breathing and visualization, Hypnobirthing teaches you to release fear and to trust your body’s ability to birth instinctively. With hypnobirthing you will not be in a trance or sleep state - you will be aware and fully in control, but profoundly relaxed. Advantages of Hypnobirthing; Teaches deep levels of relaxation to eliminate the fear that causes tension and hence pain Greatly reduces and often eliminates the need for chemical painkillers and drugs Shortens labour Leaves mother alert, fresh awake and with energy after birthing Helps parents to become impowered with techniques to achieve a gentle, calm birth for themselves and their baby Gives the birthing companion an integral role in the birthing Embraces the concept of pre-birth bonding Teaches breathing techniques that allows a woman to gently breathe her baby into the world without physical pushing Enquire
