DaddyNatal classes for expectant fathers

We are delighted that Peterborough City Hospital have commissioned this pilot of DaddyNatal, they are committed to ensuring the service recognises the needs of not just the expectant mum but also the partner as well.

This is a very specific and unique workshop run by men for men - it is exclusive to Bump, Birth and Beyond, led by Dean, the only trained male Antenatal Educator in the UK.

During the course we will cover the traditional sides of birth but there will also been a very focused approach to what the man can expect during pregnancy, labour and the first few weeks after. The objective of the course is to supply men with the tools and information they require to be as involved in the process as they want to be, to be a supportive partner that their partner can feel confident in and rely on, and to be the father in those early days they wish to be.

Antenatal bonding - why and how?

Common fears men have, why they have them and what they mean
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How YOU can make childbirth faster and easier for your partner

When to go to hospital or call the midwife

The Do’s and Dont’s of labour

Your role as a birth partner

What to expect/what will it all really be like?

Life with a newborn

Supporting your partner in feeding

The workshop will be run over two nights of two hours per night or one four hour class on Sunday.

Our workshop is independent and completely non-judgmental, whether you and you partner are planning a c-section, epidural or natural birth, want a hospital, home or water birth, our aim is to provide you with all your options so you can be confident in the choices which you make.

We are flexible about when you attend, but would suggest it is between 24 and 34 weeks of your partner's pregnancy. However, we recommend attending earlier rather than later as it will give you a chance to practice the exercises from the workshop in time for the birth.

To book a place on this course your partner must be booked in with Peterborough City Hospital and we will require her unique Peterborough Hospital Patient Code from her Maternity Notes to complete the booking.

Please CLICK HERE to go to the DaddyNatal website for all dates and availability