New Mum, New Baby (Postpartum)
Learn at your own pace.
Our new mum, new baby course features a number of easy to absorb, practical lessons that you can watch at times to suit you. Stop and start as you please, making notes as you learn.
Be informed.
This course will give you insight into what to expect in the very early days after having your baby, something that many first time parents aren’t informed enough about!
Taught by trusted, experienced health professionals
This course is taught by Midwife Marley Hall, an experienced midwife who has helped countless families bring their babies into the world. Her experience as not only a midwife, but a mother of 5 too, will help prepare you for when you bring yours home.
Downloadable content
Throughout the course, you’ll find several downloadable files to support your learning and to help prepare you for when your baby arrives. You will have access to the course content for a year should you need to check back at any time to refresh your memory.
New mum, new baby – What Is Covered In The Course
You will be given access to 22 lessons including a mixture of videos and practical resources from our experienced midwife. Learn at your own pace, rewatch, revise, revisit whenever you need to.
Course Overview
This course will give you a valuable insight into what to expect in the very early days after having your baby, something that many first time parents aren’t informed enough about! Both you and your baby will go through a number of changes during the postnatal period,also called the fourth trimester, and it’s useful to have an understanding of what these changes are, so that you are prepared and equipped with all the knowledge you need to help you through this time. Learn how to care for both yourself and your baby as you adjust into parenthood.
Course Leader
Marley Hall is an experienced midwife and mother of 5, including twins. Over her 13 years experience as a midwife, she has helped thousands of families adjust to their new life as parents.
What you’ll learn
If you’re wondering what to expect after you’ve had your baby, this course has it covered. Those early days are crucial and it can be confusing to know what to expect with the array of information out there. In this course you will learn what to expect immediately after the birth, newborn checks, postpartum blood loss and other bodily changes, caring for perineal trauma, going home, emotional and mental health, diet and exercise, support at home, caring for your newborn including hygiene (bathing, dressing, changing), jaundice, screening, baby sleep and more.
Join our community
We regularly post helpful advice to our 60,000+ community members across social media and are on hand to answer any questions you might have. This includes live Q&A sessions which can be helpful to parents who prefer more instant communication.
We also find expecting parents enjoy interacting with others who are going through the same journey as them, creating a sense of community and friendship.
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New Mum, New Baby Class
Learn what to expect and how to care for yourself and your baby after the birth.
New Mum, New Baby FAQ
The course will be available to you for 1 year from enrolment date
We have separate courses about infant feeding that you can check out on our main page.
After you’ve had a baby, it can be easy to forget everything, especially if it’s been a few years since you gave birth. This course acts as a great refresher for second and subsequent babies.