RFTS provides prospective parents with individual support about labour, birth and parenting
Sessions can be packaged or be on an hourly basis
RFTS is insured therefore a rebate may be claimable through your Health Fund
Childbirth Class
1Individual needs will be addressed to promote positive childbirth experiences.
- Onset of labour and when to come to hospital
- Role of support person using natural resources to assist mum with the birthing process
- Medical forms of pain relief
- Unexpected outcomes. Assisted birth and caesarean birth
- Immediate care of mother and baby
Postnatal Class
2Postnatal class is to provide positive guidelines and support for.
- Newborn babies needs
- Understanding newborns feeding patterns
- Understanding baby sleep patterns and cycles/techniques
- Transition to parenting
- Resources in the community
Parenting Class
3Skills will be encouraged to build confidence in caring for the growing baby.
- Sleep and settling patterns for the growing baby
- Lactation/feeding issues
- Growth and development stages, introduction of solids/ toileting