Frequently Asked Questions

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Prenatal classes provide education on childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care, as well as an opportunity to connect with other expectant or new parents. It can also help in teaching self-advocacy skills, reducing anxiety and increasing confidence during pregnancy and childbirth.

At the moment, no. It is a midwive's duty to aid in the delivery of baby while a doula offers continuous emotional and non-medical support for the mother. Midwives do not operate outside of the hospital( in Anguilla) at the moment, thus planned homebirths are not offered.

I support a mother's right to make decisions about pain management during childbirth. My classes cover a variety of pain management techniques, including natural methods; I work with each mother to create a personalized birth plan.

Sessions can begin at any time, but I recommend starting around your 27th week of pregnancy. This will give you enough time to understand the health system, practice pain management techniques and speak to your medical team about your expectations of birth. 

Sessions are typically 1 hour (per week) and are scheduled upon an agreed time. They are semi-structured educational sessions to ensure  you receive necessary information and guidance. However, these sessions will have room to provide personalised care.