The Birth Partner Antenatal Course

Know what to do, what to look for and how to actually support your partner through labour, birth and the first days afterwards.

This practical online course is designed specifically for birth partners. You'll understand enough about birth to recognise what is happening, with clear guidance on what that means for your role — from physical and emotional support during labour to helping with decisions, changes to the birth plan and recovery afterwards.

Know what to actually do during labour — including when your partner can't tell you what they need
Learn practical hands-on support including movement, massage, counterpressure, breathing and ways to help your partner change position
Understand how your role changes as labour progresses, including transition and the birth itself
Know what to say when things get difficult and how to support fear, overwhelm and those “I can't do this” moments
Help your partner make informed decisions without feeling responsible for making those decisions for them
Know how to support induction, monitoring, instrumental birth, caesarean birth and unexpected changes
Keep being useful after the baby arrives, with practical guidance on recovery, feeding, visitors, home life and emotional wellbeing
Understand your own needs too, including what to do if the birth or early months affect you
Short, focused lessons you can work through at your own pace and return to whenever you need them
Twice-monthly Birth Partner Q&A so you can submit questions that come up as you prepare

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