Anticipatory care

Breast milk is the best possible nutrition for your baby. Close contact with your baby – skin-to-skin bonding – not just in the first few hours of life, is the first step towards successful breastfeeding.

One of the aims of antenatal classes is to prepare you for labour pains. These should be embraced with joy and humility, as they bring into our lives the most precious thing we have. Mental calm, relaxation, breathing techniques and trust in your own body are the keys to success.