Feeling nervous about the arrival of your second baby?
The transition from one child to two is an exciting but overwhelming prospect. With practical strategies and some useful tips, you can grow in confidence, support your older child and adapt to this change with ease.
The Preparing for Two Workshop is delivered by midwife Hannah, and doula and hypnobirthing practitioner Chloe, creators of 5* rated Hello Baby antenatal classes and both mums of two. Weekend morning workshops provide a sociable and relaxed environment where you have an opportunity to focus on the arrival of your new baby, and meet a group of local second time parents-to-be to share the joys and challenges with you.
The workshop is designed to meet the unique needs of parents with a child below school age who are preparing to welcome a new baby into their family. Topics include: preparing your older child and introducing them to their new sibling, challenging behaviours and how to support your child, and managing the changes in family dynamics. You will learn valuable tips to navigate the early days, including getting out and about with a young child and baby, and managing bath, nap and bedtime routines with two.
Workshops are taught in Bushey, near Watford in Hertfordshire, and we recommend you attend when you are around 26-36 weeks pregnant. Many clients expecting a second baby also choose to book a one-to-one Birth and / or Breastfeeding Refresher Session alongside the Preparing for Two Workshop (see details below).
Preparing for Two Workshop
£95
Total cost for up to two attendees.
The Preparing for Two Workshop includes:
Three hours of engaging, interactive content
Created and delivered by experienced professionals
Evidence-based information you can trust
Social breaks with refreshments
Digital Course Companion covering all workshop content
Welcome goody bag
Discounts on recommended products and services
Ongoing support from Hannah and Chloe
Birth Refresher
One-to-one session at a time to suit you
Previous birth experience discussion
Birth refresher (planned vaginal birth / caesarean birth / VBAC)
Induction of labour overiew (if appropriate)
Birth preferences (plan)
Informed decision-making
Birth environment
Birth partner support
Cost: £175 (2.5 hours)
Breastfeeding Refresher
One-to-one session at a time to suit you
Previous feeding journey discussion
Colostrum harvesting
Getting off to a good start
Positioning and attachment
Signs of a well baby
Pump expressing
Combination feeding
Managing breastfeeding with an older sibling
Cost: £175 (2.5 hours)
