COURSE CONTENT & FAQ

Our antenatal classes in Dublin and online across Ireland are designed to help expectant parents feel informed, prepared, and confident for pregnancy, labour, birth, breastfeeding, newborn care, and early parenthood.

Led by experienced community midwife Fiona Walsh, our antenatal course content combines evidence-based information with practical guidance and supportive preparation for birth and life with your new baby.

  • Familiarization of your chosen hospital

  • General body changes in pregnancy

  • Common problems in early pregnancy

  • Antenatal clinic visits

  • Delivery/birth plan

  • When to go to hospital/ Your hospital bag

  • Pain relief in labour

  • The Birth

  • Partner’s role in labour

  • The birth process and positioning

  • ​Medical aspects, i.e. Induction/Assisted instrumental delivery/Caesarean section

  • Fetal distress

  • Role of the public health nurse

  • Infant feeding/ breast/ bottle/ expressing

  • Infant care/ cord care/ bathing/ top and tail

  • Safety of newborn/ baby positioning/ equipment/ bedding

  • Common baby ailments in the newborn

  • Going home/ early days at home/ new family

Our aim is to create a calm and supportive space where parents can ask questions openly, build confidence, and feel more prepared for birth and early parenthood.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Though they are not compulsory, antenatal classes aim to help you and your partner to focus on your pregnancy and help you to be prepared for labour and birth.

    Your antenatal class will prepare you for the highs and lows of parenthood..

  • 1 full day course will cover everything you need. I recommend that you attend your antenatal class between 28-36 weeks.

  • Your classes maybe covered under your private insurance plans.  Check with your provider to find out more. 

    Aviva, VHI Healthcare, Irish Life Health & Laya HealthCare are some providers that offer maternity benefits.