Labour Preparation Course

Course Topics
Each course is different depending on the needs of the couples attending but the following topics are normally covered:
 
• The stages of labour and the process of straightforward birth
• Self help methods and pain relief options
• Hormones and the effect the birth environment has on labour
• The role of the birth supporter
• Positions to encourage straightforward labour and birth
• Hospital procedures and communicating with health professionals
• Caesarean section and assisted birth
• Postpartum

Recommended start date
From pregnancy week 20

Instructor
Labour preparation course is held by Midwife Anki Turner working at Danderyds Hospital's deliveryward. She has a lot of experience of coaching and teaching and she is a dynamic and pedagogic teacher.