Why Take This Course?

✔ Feel fully prepared for life with a newborn—no surprises or guesswork.

✔ Understand your baby’s needs and respond with confidence.

✔ Learn essential newborn care skills—from feeding to sleep and everything in between.

✔ Reduce stress and anxiety by knowing what to expect and how to handle common challenges.

✔ Gain expert advice tailored to your personal parenting choices.

This course is not just about baby care—it also focuses on your own well-being as a new parent, ensuring that you feel supported, prepared, and able to enjoy the early weeks with your baby.

What’s Covered in the Course?

🤰 Module 1: Connecting with Your Baby Before Birth

• Understanding fetal development and early bonding.
• Recognising and responding to baby’s movements in utero.
• The benefits of talking, singing, and interacting with your baby before birth.
• Preparing your home and mind for parenthood

⏳ Module 2: The ‘Golden Hour’ After Birth

• The first moments after birth—why they matter and how to optimise bonding.
• The benefits of skin-to-skin contact for both parent and baby.
• Understanding baby’s first instincts (rooting, feeding, and settling).
• What to do if separation from your baby is necessary  for medical reasons.

🍼 Module 3: The First Few Days with Your Baby

• Feeding your baby—understanding hunger cues, feeding frequency, and options.
• Burping & winding—why it’s important and how to do it effectively.
• Nappy changes and baby’s first poo—what’s normal and when to seek advice.
• Coping with feeling overwhelmed or emotional in the early days.

🛁 Module 4: Washing & Dressing Your Baby

• How to handle and hold your newborn safely.
• Bathing basics—using a baby bath or top-and-tail method.
• Choosing appropriate clothing based on temperature and comfort.



When to give baby their first full bath and how to make it stress-free

😴 Module 5: Understanding Newborn Sleep

• Baby’s natural sleep cycles and how they differ from adults.
• Safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
• Co-sleeping vs. crib sleeping—how to make an informed decision.
• How to recognise and respond to sleep cues before baby becomes overtired.
  

🤱 Module 6: Bonding with Your Baby & Partner Involvement

• The importance of regular skin-to-skin contact.
• How to talk, sing, and interact with your baby to promote bonding.
• Ways for partners to be involved in baby care and strengthen family connection.
• The benefits of baby massage and gentle movement exercises.

💙 Module 7: Postnatal Recovery & Self-Care for Parents

• Understanding the physical and emotional changes after birth.
• Managing post-birth discomfort and healing.
• Balancing rest and responsibilities in the early weeks.
• Recognising signs of postnatal depression or anxiety and where to seek support.
• Nourishing your body while recovering from pregnancy and birth.
  

Who Is This Course For?

✔First-time parents who want to feel fully prepared for their baby’s arrival.
✔ Parents who haven’t had a newborn in a while and need a refresher.
✔ Those who feel anxious or uncertain about caring for a newborn.
✔ Anyone wanting practical, evidence-based guidance to ease the transition into parenthood.

How the Course Works

✔ Available in-person or online – Flexible learning to suit your schedule.
✔ Immediate access to all course materials – Including guides, videos, and resources.
✔ Practical demonstrations – Learn hands-on skills with expert guidance.
✔ Ongoing support – Ask questions and get advice even after the course ends.

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