Antenatal classes

Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital launch educational videos for parents

Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital launch educational videos for parents

Great news for parents. With new restrictions due to Covid-19 making it more difficult for a lot of parents to attend things like ante-natal classes, many parents are missing out on important educational information. While there are a lot of parenting books around, nothing really compares to the hands on experience of ante-natal classes. That’s […]

6 years ago

The six types of parents-to-be you’ll meet at antenatal classes

The six types of parents-to-be you’ll meet at antenatal classes

Ah, antenatal class… That one-off weekend that leaves you with more terrifying questions than you started out with. Once you’ve hauled your bump and partner along to the requisite antenatal class, you will discover that every group has at least one of these types of parents-to-be. 1. Teacher’s pet This chick has read the book. […]

7 years ago

The Pregnancy Diaries: Week 33 – Bumps On Parade

The Pregnancy Diaries: Week 33 – Bumps On Parade

I opened the door and knew instantly I was in the right place. There were at least eight other women with bumps of varying sizes choosing seats in preparation for the first of our antenatal classes. It was a funny sight to see that many pregnant ladies at one time and as it turned out, […]

11 years ago

Why Baby-feeding Is An Absolute Must (According To Maureen The Midwife)

Why Baby-feeding Is An Absolute Must (According To Maureen The Midwife)

In case you were wondering (and we know you weren’t), Maureen The Midwife wants you to know that you should definitely feed your baby. Eh, great tip, Maureen, but what else? Oh, something about cows in the fields, Big Brother, Angry Birds and African nipples. You know, all in a day’s work for our Maureen! […]

11 years ago

This Comedy Midwife Has Everything You Need To Know About Labour

This Comedy Midwife Has Everything You Need To Know About Labour

In case you missed it, we have just launched our brand new comedy sketches with ‘Maureen The Midwife’ who most recently discussed all it means to be the owner of a vagina. If you are currently pregnant, you may be wondering how you will know for sure that you are in labour. Maureen will skirt […]

11 years ago