Complimentary antenatal classes & Events

This free online Early Pregnancy & Pre-conception workshop is taught by one of our Specialist Education Midwives.

We recommend you attend this class in pregnancy as early as possible (ideally before 12 weeks of pregnancy). For those planning a pregnancy this workshop will provide information regarding general health but not cover fertility advice. 

During this 45-60 minute workshop our Midiwfe facilitator will discuss:

• Diet and exercise for pre-conception and pregnancy

• Foods to avoid

• Vaccinations and screening tests available

• What to expect from your maternity appointments

• Information regarding our free, pregnancy classes

• When to contact for help

There will also be time to answer your general questions.

To book this course sign in to your Maternity Parent Portal and visit the "Free Courses & Events" Tab. Planning a pregnancy? Contact the Birth & Beyond Team to book your space rsch.birthandbeyond@nhs.net

We are delighted to team up with Royal Surrey's Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team to provide a series of classes to support you to have a healthier pregnancy and a smoother postnatal recovery.

During this antenatal class our specialist physiotherapists will cover topics including:

• how your body changes in pregnancy
• tips to stay comfortable during pregnancy
• exercise advice for pregnancy
• antenatal pelvic floor exercise advice

You can join these classes from 12 weeks of pregnancy. These free classes are available for women registered to birth with Royal Surrey Maternity. 

To book this course sign in to your Maternity Parent Portal and visit the "Free Courses & Events" Tab

This free in person or virtual  pregnancy event is facilitated by our Specialist Education Midwives for first time parents and expectant parents who are new to our Maternity Services.

We recommend you attend this event with your birth partner from 13 weeks of pregnancy to receive relevant information for the second trimester and to view a virtual tour of the Maternity Unit

During this Event you will be able to;

• Meet our Birth & Beyond Midwives and to ask questions about our education services
• View a virtual Maternity Unit tour (Delivery Suite, Midwifery Led Unit and the Postnatal ward) with live in person commentary and the opportunity to ask questions 
• Explore your birth place options 
• Learn the importance of your baby's movements and how to monitor them 
• Explore importance of "Bump Bonding" in pregnancy
• Start to prepare physically & emotionally for birth
• Learn when to use the Call a Midwife Advice Line 
• Collect a 20% discount code to use when booking a Complete course (expires within 48hours from the date of the course).

If you are looking for information prior to 12 weeks please see our Early Pregnancy Class. For information after 25 weeks of pregnancy see our Complimentary workshops and Well-Being Walks.

If you are not able to attend. Please cancel your space to allow someone else access. Repeated non attendance could result in the the removal of class access.

Would you like to meet more midwives from your continuity team and increase the chance of getting to know the midwife who may care for you in labour?

Would you like the opportunity to meet and network with other local expectant families?

Come along to your team's Meet the Midwives Events.

To learn more sign in to your Maternity Parent Portal and visit the "Free Courses & Events" Tab.

All are welcome to join the Surrey Hills Homebirth team for their informal coffee mornings.

For expectant parents this is a fantastic opportunity to meet the team and local home birthing families and explore all of your birth place choices in a relaxed, informal setting.

Present and past clients of the team are also warmly welcomed for a catch up and to share your homebirth experiences.

To learn more sign in to your Maternity Parent Portal and visit the "Free Courses & Events" Tab.

If you are unable to make these events but would like more information about birthing in your own home please email the team at rsch.homebirth.referrals@nhs.net

This free online pregnancy workshop is taught by one of our Specialist Education Midwives.

We recomment that you attend this class with your birth partner from 12 weeks of pregnancy to help you identify what you need in order to prepare for your baby's birth. 

During this 45-60 minute workshop our Midiwfe facilitator will discuss:

• Why we recommend you plan & prepare for birth

• Why is it important to consider all potential types of birth

• How useful plans are and the difference between plans, preferences and intentions 

• Common concerns pregnant people and their partners have about birth and how we can support you including what classes we offer 

• How to record your birth plan

• Why and when to share you birth plan with your community/named midwife

Our Facilitator will also guide you through a couple of reflective activities to help you to identify the most important elements for you to have a positive birth experience and what you need to do/know to achieve this.

There will also be time to answer your questions about developing your personlised care plan and selecting parent eduaction classes.

Please note that this session is intended to support you to recognise what you need to learn/practice/research in order to prepare for birth and develop you birth plan.

To book this course sign in to your Maternity Parent Portal and visit the "Free Courses & Events" Tab.

This free online pregnancy workshop is taught by one of our Specialist Education Midwives.

We recommend you attend this class with your birth partner from approx. 30 weeks of pregnancy. 

During this two hour workshop our Midwife facilitator will discuss:

• The hormones of labour and ways of helping yourself
• Recognising labour and knowing when to call the midwife advice line
• The stages of labour (the process of birth)  
• Variations from physiological birth such as Instrumental/Assisted Birth 
• Decision making using the BRAINS tool
• A Q&A session on your pain relief options; TENS, Entonox, Pethidine & Epidural
• Postnatal recovery relating to vaginal birth

There will also be time to answer your questions about labour & birth during the session.

You do not need to attend this workshop if you are booked on to our Birth and Beyond Complete or Birth & Beyond Core Courses as the information will be throughly covered during sessions 1-3 of those courses.

To book this course sign in to your Maternity Parent Portal and visit the "Free Courses & Events" Tab.

There are many reasons why parents may consider the use of water in labour, including as an aid to relaxation or as a form of natural pain relief. Led by experienced midwives, this workshop will provided up-to-date evidence based and accurate information to empower you to decide if water is something you wish to include in your birth plan and will help you to know what to expect when using the pool.

This two hour paid for workshop includes;

• The benefits of water for the birthing person and their baby
• How we can support you in your choice to labour and/or birth in water at Royal Surrey
• The practicalities and what to wear
• Special considerations including the consultant led pool room
• Role of birth partners and coping methods which complement the use of the pool

An online workshop facilitated by experienced Royal Surrey Hospital Midwives.

This workshop is a great option for clients who are planning to birth their baby/ies by Caesarean and don't wish to attend a full Labour & Birth Course/workshop. We also welcome any expectant parents who wish build on information taught in other courses* to feel better prepared in the event of an Caesarean Birth.

Birth & Beyond Caesarean Birth Workshop includes:

• A one hour online workshop for you and your birth partner to plan and prepare for a surgical birth and postnatal recovery
• Opportunities to ask questions 
• Exclusive "Birth is Amazing" Caesarean Birth Relaxation Audio 

See the Free Course & Events Tab in your Maternity Parent Portal to Learn more.

This free online pregnancy workshop is taught by one of our Specialist Education Midwives.

We recommend you attend this class with your birth partner from 32 weeks of pregnancy. 

During this one and a half hour virtual workshop our Midwife facilitator will discuss:

• Postnatal Bonding and Emotional Attachment
• Recognising your Baby's signals & Responsive Parenting
• Meeting your baby
• Newborn Skin & Umbilical Stump Care
• The recommendations for Vitamin K & Vitamin D
• How to recognising if your baby is unwell 
• An overview of the screening tests you will offered in the newborn period

There will also be time to answer your questions about postnatal postnatal bonding and essential baby care.

If you are looking for more detaled exploration of the newborn period with practical elements such as changing a nappy we recommend our in person Baby Care Workshop (included in the Complete package). 

For information on Safe Sleep please sign up to our free Sleep, Baby & You Workshop

To book this course sign in to your Maternity Parent Portal and visit the "Free Courses & Events" Tab.

This online breastfeeding class is taught by a member of our Infant Feeding team and has been designed to prepare and support Royal Surrey parents on their breastfeeding journey. We recommend that you attend this class from 30 weeks of pregnancy.

A member of our infant feeding team will discuss:

• Relationship building (bump bonding), and the part breastfeeding plays in this. 
• Colostrum Collection.
• The importance of establishing the foundations of health and how colostrum milk and breastfeeding can support this.
• Normal new-born behaviour and how this often conflicts with societies expectations.
• Correct positioning and attachment at the breast.
• Where to find practical support.
• What you can do to prepare for Breastfeeding.

There will also be time to answer your questions about infant feeding.

We warmly welcome partners to attend this course with you. Research has shown that when partners receive the same antenatal education as the breast/chest feeding parent feeding intentions/plans are more likely to be successful.

These free classes are available for clients who are registered to birth with Royal Surrey Maternity.

To book this course sign in to your Maternity Parent Portal and visit the "Free Courses & Events" Tab.

We also host a weekly Colostrum Collection Clinic on Thursday afternoons. Recommended attendance from 34 weeks of pregnancy. Attend one of the 30min slots to learn more about how to collect and safely store your Colostrum. You will also be able to purchase a Collection pack (£3 correct cash only).  Drop in sessions are held: 14:30 and 15:00  Please attend promptly to reduce disruption. Additional booked appointments available for clients under the diabetic team.

Please note that this is the same talk given by our Infant Feeding Support Workers (green tunics) in the local Maternity Hubs.

This free online pregnancy workshop is taught by one of our Specialist Education Midwives.

We recommend you attend this class with your birth partner from 32 weeks of pregnancy. 

During this two hour workshop our Midwife facilitator will discuss:

• Safe Sleep recommendations including airway management, and  TICKS guidelines for baby carriers
• What to expect regarding infant sleep and why night waking is normal 
• How normal sleep develops
• How to adjust to the demands of normal infant sleep
• Sleep Myths and what you can actually do to support your baby's sleep
• When to seek support with sleep 

This workshop includes time to ask your questions about newborn sleep and access to an exclusive baby sleep information leaflet.

To book this course sign in to your Maternity Parent Portal and visit the "Free Courses & Events" Tab.

Looking for tips for postnatal recovery and how to exercise safely after giving birth?  Our specialist pelvic health physiotherapy team run a free postnatal class for women/clients who have birthed with Royal Surrey Maternity.

This class is suitable from four weeks post birth and includes:

• healing following pregnancy and birth
• returning to exercise
• everything you need to know about your pelvic floor 

To book this course sign in to your Maternity Parent Portal and visit the "Free Courses & Events" Tab.