All about the dvd Help I'm Having A Baby

• In easy to follow plain English with our quick-find colour coding, Anne Buckle & experienced parents guide you through pregnancy, labour & birth & the first 6 weeks at home with your new baby.
• Antenatal classes are vital for you and your baby, but 60% of women miss some or all classes for various reasons. This DVD covers a complete set of courses and much, much more.
• The DVD is divided into 3 main sections – each is colour coded to make it easy to find. Even more user-friendly – the DVD allows you to visit specific points in the programme in no time at all!

Section 1. Pregnancy
Section 2. Labour and Birth
Section 3. The First 6 Weeks With Your Baby

Section 1. Pregnancy

This section looks at the development of the baby – from a single cell into a complex organism with millions of cells – explaining what developments are achieved during the first – middle – and last 3 months of pregnancy. Using these same 3 month divisions (or trimesters) we go on to explore and explain the changes happening to the woman’s body – why she may be feeling sick, why she may be breathless etc. as well as providing information on how to deal with this.

We also look at staying healthy and what antenatal checks and tests may be done during the various parts of pregnancy – helping the woman and her partner to really prepare for the birth.

Section 2. Labour & Birth

This section follows the labour process from the very beginning to the birth of the baby. We explain clearly – with the help of drawings and animations – how the baby makes it’s way into the outside world – helping to reduce anxiety and concerns about birth through a greater understanding of exactly what is happening.

We explore ways of dealing with the pain of labour, both things that couples can do themselves – e.g. breathing, using different positions – as well as looking at medical forms of pain relief – including epidurals.

We explain what may happen if labour doesn’t go straightforwardly – including having a caesarean section – if there is anything out of the ordinary – having twins – or if the baby arrives before there is time to get to hospital!

Throughout this section of the DVD we explore commonly asked questions:

• How will I know I’m in labour?
• When should you go into hospital?
• What does a contraction feel like?
• What pain relief is available?

Section 3. The First 6 Weeks With Your New Baby

This section aims to give as much information as possible to help new parents adjust to life with their new baby – a springboard into parenthood.

We show how to change a tiny baby’s nappy, how to wash and bath them, even how to pick them up and handle them.

We explore the issues of crying, feeding, sleeping and colic.

Again we look at common concerns – when to see the doctor – and explain normal newborn conditions e.g. spots and rashes.

In addition, we consider the effects on the parents in the postnatal period – providing information on exercise and diet as well as dispelling some myths and worries about postnatal depression.

Throughout the whole video there is valuable input from the range of health professionals who are involved in pregnancy, birth and parenthood. In addition, real parents share their experiences and can give the benefit of their knowledge, personal feelings and advice.

The DVD also includes a useful bonus section including a 15 minute Relaxation Session!

The Presenter

Anne Buckle graduated as a nurse from Manchester University. She qualified also as a district nurse, health visitor and trained as a children’s nurse. Having nursed for some years and following the birth of her own two children she trained and then practised as an antenatal teacher.

“My children and others persuaded me to ‘have a go’ at writing and presenting this programme. Thanks to the back up of a competent, experienced crew and with help from a team of experts, it seems the results are being perceived as user-friendly, easy to follow and above all useful”. Anne Buckle.

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