Birth Nerd
BIRTH PREPARATION +
Antenatal course in Nantwich
The antenatal class that combines antenatal education, hypnobirthing tools, evidence based information with passed down wisdom and knowledge
Join the Birth Preparation+ course now. This course covers antenatal education, hypnobirthing, breastfeeding, bottle feeding and the newborn weeks. Available in Cheshire for in-person small groups and private support.
The Birth Preparation + course includes:
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Complete antenatal & postnatal preparation
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14 hours teaching over 6 sessions
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Personalised ongoing support right up until your baby is born
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Guided relaxation MP3s (For pregnancy, birth & beyond)
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Course companion
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Birth preferences template
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Birth bag packing list
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Birth Nerd hub with extra resources, links & information
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Support within the Birth Nerd community WhatsApp chat
Birth Preparation
How the Mind and Body Works
​Explore how the body physically works in labour and how your mindset can affect this​​
Decision Making & Communication
Learn where to access information and how to make informed choices and communicate what you need to your care providers​​​
Choices
​Birth place, pain management, common interventions, caesarean birth
Labour & Birth (what to expect)
Learn how labour looks and feels, the choices you may face, the different stages and how your birth partner can help
Parent Preparation
Post Birth recovery (often the most important yet most forgotten)
​From vaginal birth, bleeding, tears, hormones and your emotional wellbeing
The Fourth Trimester
Explore normal evolutionary newborn behaviour​
Basic Baby Care
​Everything from holding a baby, nappy changing, cord care and bathing to safe sleep
Infant Feeding
An inclusive look at infant feeding - breast, bottle, expressed, and mixed
About Me
Shanaz Loftus
BA (Hons) Midwifery & Dip KGH Hypnobirthing
Fedant registered
I have been a midwife and birth educator for 18 years and am passionate about helping and guiding people towards a positive birth experience. There is a lot of negativity around birth, you only have to google and you quickly find yourself surrounded by negative birth stories, stories of birth trauma and feelings of being unheard.
Birth Preparation + is designed to help you feel confident and prepared for birth, feel able to communicate what you need to your care providers in a way that doesn't feel scary or confrontational and most importantly, help you to feel in control.
Birth Preparation + booking options
Book from 12 weeks onwards to start after 20 weeks
Group - in person
Small groups of up to 6 birth teams in a relaxing, quiet, rural location.
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A group allows you to meet other expectant parents, talk openly and feel able to ask questions.
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Limiting the group size allows you to work more closely with me, feel relaxed and more confident to share your thoughts.
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There are 4 in person sessions followed by 2 online sessions and I will be available to you right up until your baby is born.
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The time between sessions allows you to reflect, read and research any information and practice the techniques taught.
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You will be invited to join a WhatsApp group where I can share evidence, videos and links and am on hand to answer any questions.
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Your space can be secured with a £75 deposit with the remainder due 3 days before course start date.
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Private
One to one teaching with me in the comfort of your own home.
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A more personal approach with the course tailored to your individual needs.
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Working one to one allows some to feel more at ease and more comfortable to share individual thoughts and experiences.
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There are 6 in person sessions
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Private courses work well when you are nearing the end of your pregnancy, require more flexibility than the group course allows.
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You will receive one to one support outside of the sessions via WhatsApp right up until your baby is born.
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Booking can be secured with an £85 deposit with the remainder due by the end of the course.