Here in Sheffield we offer a variety of Antenatal classes to help you to prepare for birth of your baby and becoming a parent. You can choose to attend in-person within the Jessop Wing at weekends, or take part in an on-line course from the comfort of your own home on three weekday evenings via Microsoft Teams.

The ideal time to attend the course is from 24 weeks gestation onwards. Birth partners are very welcome and 1 ticket booked will automatically admits up to 2 people.

The topics included in each course are very similar and include;

Session 1-

Changes to your body during the third trimester and what to expect

How to recognise labour has started

Coping strategies for early labour and how your birth partner can support you.

When to call the midwife or come to hospital.

Session 2-

 What to expect when you arrive at the hospital- (photographs of the unit)

The stages of labour

Analgesia/Pain Reliefs available

The Birth including Assisted Birth and Caesarean section

Meeting your baby for the first time.

 Delivery of the Placenta

Session 3-

Caring for your new-born baby safely

 Responsive parenting

Feeding choices.

 Postnatal care and Mental well-being.

How to recognise your baby may be unwell and where to seek help.

Alternative classes are provided by our partners at Sheffield City council. These are called Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond (PBB) and include involvement from several health professionals, including Health Visitors, Midwives, Infant feeding workers and Early Years Practitioners. These are held during the week in various community venues or Family Hubs. These are a great way to find out what Sheffield family services have to offer that may be beneficial in your journey as a new family. They consist of five, two hour sessions on consecutive weeks. This give a greater opportunity for socialising/ making friends with the other attendees and more time for discussion of topics . To access and book onto these classes book via the Sheffield Hub.

PLEASE ONLY BOOK ONTO ONE SET OF CLASSES.