Private Antenatal Classes

Private antenatal childbirth preparation classes might be exactly what you are looking for in this pregnancy.

Group couple antenatal classes are not for everyone. Some people prefer to have a private class in the comfort of their own home, or maybe you did plan to be part of a group class but thy are now booked out or not available in time for your due date. Well the good news is that you can always take a private class.

I have been offering private antenatal classes since 2003 and I tailor these to suit whatever your needs happen to be. I am a trained certified Antenatal Instructor and I cover the topics surrounding Active Birthing and in addition as I am an Antenatal Yoga Instructor, I will factor in breathing and movement where appropriate. Perhaps most importantly I am the only certified Birthing From Within Doula and Antenatal Instructor in Ireland, so I also offer guidance and mentoring on the inner journey parents face in labour and birth. In addition I am a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and so can help prepare you for your breastfeeding journey.

Your Antenatal Class:

My one off private antenatal childbirth preparation class includes

  • A private class in your own home at a time that is convenient to you and your partner. Sessions are tailored to your own specific needs and will focus on what you feel you would most like to work on.

  • One off Antenatal sessions last a minimum of three hours. The charge for this service is €450 payable in advance of the session plus transport costs.

  • Alternatively, you can opt for two sessions of two hours each. The charge for this service is €600 payable in advance of the session plus transport costs for each session.

For more information and to discuss your needs please email me at drkrysia@gmail.com

Antenatal Sessions

Topics covered in our antenatal sessions include

  • How to support early labour at home

  • Proven Pain coping and breathing techniques for early labour

  • How to recognize labour is becoming active

  • How to create a toolbox of physical support items you might use during early and active labour

  • When to go to the hospital

  • How to advocate for your partner

  • How to understand information on the benefits and risks of procedures and interventions

  • How to avoid unnecessary routine interventions

  • How to best manage an induction

  • How to create an effective birth preference sheet

  • Strategies to cope with the unexpected such as a c birth

  • Effective massage and affirmation techniques

  • Exploring birth as a rite of passage

  • Exploring the time line of birth and how we move through from early labour to birthing the placenta and what this looks and feels like

  • Creating and using your own visualisation tools and pain coping mechanisms for both physical and emotional support

  • Looking at residual fears from previous births

  • De briefing previous experiences

  • Building a tool kit for this birth

  • Preparing for a VBAC

    Antenatal sessions last approximately two hours.

TRANSPORTATION COSTS

Any visits to your home incur a transportation cost.

Transport costs per visit €15 - €25 per visit extra depending on where you live.

City Centre €15

North side  D1, 3, South  Side D2, 4, Ringsend, Irishtown, Ranelgh, Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Booterstown,

Outer Central €20

North Side D5, D7, 9, 11, 13, Cabra, Raheny, Clontarf South Side Blackrock, D8, 10, 12, 14, 16, Harold's Cross, Milltown, Terenure, Templeogue, Stillorgan, Leopardstown  Balinteer, Dundrum, Sandyford, Dun Laoghoire. Stepaside, Monkstown,  Glenageary, Foxrock.

Greater Dublin Area €25

North Side D15, Malahide, Sutton, Howth South Side: D18, Rathfarnham, Shankhill, Bray, Killiney, Sallynoggin, Greystones Dalky. West Side: D24, Tallaght, Clondalkin, Firhouse, Blanchardstown, Saggart

Sandymount: No Charge if within walking distance