Even though millions have been down this road before you, it’s all new to you. You’ll get advice left, right and centre, some of it conflicting. How do you know what’s right for you?

This course is packed with vital knowledge, really useful tips and expert guidance for first time Mums. Be fully prepared for one of the biggest events of your life - sit down with a nice comfy pillow and get reading today!

Becoming a Mum for the first time is arguably the most exhilarating, fulfilling, rewarding and challenging experience you’ll go through. You’re about to enter a whole world of new experiences you may know little about.

You probably have hundreds of questions, like:

• What’s normal in pregnancy, physically and emotionally?
• How will my body change at each stage? 
• What preparation do I need to do?
• How careful do I need to be?
• Will I be able to cope?

This First Time Mum’s course is written specially for you. It opens up the big, exciting and often scary world of pregnancy and early parenthood and lays it all bare. It clearly and simply gives you the low down on all the typical queries and questions new Mums have.

What you´ll learn

Make informed choices with expert knowledge.

With a reliable bank of dependable knowledge and advice to refer to anytime, you can progress through your pregnancy in a relaxed and joyful way.

Discover:

• What you can do to boost conception chances
• How to read your natural fertility signals
• What changes to expect in early pregnancy
• How to ease back pain, cool heartburn and sleep well
• Safe levels of exercise and beneficial practices
• Sex before, during and after pregnancy
• Pregnancy superfoods and optimum nutrition
• How to deal with stress and anxiety
• Tips for labour & birth preparation
• Navigate parenthood with sound advice

Once you’ve given birth, you’re not on your own.  The course includes lots of essential inside knowledge on:

• Adjusting to your new world
• Body changes and recovery
• Breastfeeding wisdom
• Diapers, skincare & sleeping

Who is this course for?

This course is, of course, designed with the first time mum in mind! It doesn't stop there, though. It's a great guide for both parents to go through, to prepare themselves for what's to come.

The best thing that family and friends can do for a first time mum is offer their support, and one way to do that is to become knowledgeable about the myriad of changes that pregnancy and childbirth brings.

For both new mums and their family, this course offers a wealth of knowledge and support!

After completing this course, you could:

• Help other new mums with the life-changing force growing inside of them 
• Feel more comfortable with your own journey as a new mother
• Offer support to friends and family during this joyous time 
• Be a source of factual, encouraging information

What you will learn in this course

Module 1: Preparing For A Baby: Tips On Getting Pregnant

• Pre-pregnancy diet and nutrient advice
• Weight management before conception
• Best pre-pregnancy exercises
• What to avoid when trying to conceive
• Reading your natural fertility signals
• Keeping calm and positive
• Keep sex sexy during fertility treatment
• Is it possible to plan the sex of my baby?

Module 2: Early Pregnancy

• 1st trimester body changes
• What’s normal and when to look for help
• Dealing with morning sickness.
• What to eat and avoid for you and baby
• Maximize these nutrients

Module 3: You Need Pampering

• Skincare during pregnancy
• Hair - during and after pregnancy
• Ease & minimize back pain
• Cool your heartburn
• Constipated?

Module 4: Exercise During Pregnancy

• Ideal exercises for all stages of pregnancy
• Can I continue working out & playing sports?
• Simple home stretches to relieve tension
• Taming the post baby tum

Module 5: Mind And Body Health

• Yoga during pregnancy
• Pilates during pregnancy
• Walking and swimming
• Massage

Module 6: Keeping In Tip Top Form

• Including dad and staying close
• Approaching parenthood on your own
• Sex during pregnancy
• Dealing with stress & worry
• Easy ways to superfood your diet
• Tips for pregnancy weight watching

Module 7: Get Comfortable

• Sleep tips as baby grows
• Loving your pregnant body
• How your brain changes in pregnancy
• Expecting twins!

Module 8: Planning For The Big Event

• Choosing a prenatal class
• Getting comfortable with contractions
• Preparing for labor and birthing
• Thinking about breastfeeding
• Pets and newborns
• Will you need help?

Module 9: Important Pre-birth Considerations

• Work your Kegel muscles & why you should
• Preparing for a natural childbirth
• What about an epidural?
• Should I save my placenta?
• Can I choose against episiotomy?

Module 10: Almost There

• Last month of pregnancy essential tips
• Preparing a nursery
• Packing your hospital bag
• I’m past my due date!

Module 11: Bliss And Challenges Of New Motherhood

• Bonding with baby (or not)
• Body changes after pregnancy – what’s normal?
• Recovering from a cesarean delivery
• When will my menstruation cycle return to normal?
• Weight and toning – a mum-friendly approach
• Sex and intimacy post delivery

Module 12: New Born Baby Care

• Breast or bottle?
• Diapers – disposable or cloth?
• Skincare and diaper rash
• Should my baby sleep with me?
• Should I let him ‘cry it out’?

Module 13: Breastfeeding

• Top tips for a happy baby and comfortable Mum
• Do I need a lactation consultant?
• How long should each session last?
• The feeding/supply balance
• Best diet while breastfeeding
• Pumping and storing
• Feeding in public

Requirements

There are no requirements for this course. International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with them. The online courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your CV.

Certification

To receive certification, you must complete every page of the course, pass the exams with a minimum score of 55% for each (each module includes a test based on key learning objectives in that study topic)
If you meet this criteria, your certificate of successful completion will be emailed to you immediately after you finish the course. You will also have the option to order a hard copy certificate directly from ICOES. (www.icoes.org)

This course is CPD/CE accredited. The CPD accredited courses count towards the total of CPD hours to submit for your job role. CPD points are accepted and recognised by employers from both the public and private sectors, and academic institutions across the UK and internationally.

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