{"product_id":"october-group-antenatal-course","title":"OCTOBER Group Antenatal Course","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober Antenatal Group Course \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur antenatal course has been designed to help you feel informed, confident and prepared for birth, feeding and life with your new baby, whatever your plans or circumstances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're hoping for a water birth, planning an induction, considering an epidural or preparing for a planned Caesarean, you'll leave with practical knowledge, realistic expectations and the confidence to make decisions that feel right for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLed by an experienced midwife, Birth Balance provides honest, evidence-based education in a relaxed, welcoming environment where no question is too small.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 1 – Preparing for the Final Weeks of Pregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs your due date approaches, we'll cover everything you need to know before labour begins, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanges to your body in late pregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to pack in your hospital bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigns labour may be approaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to contact maternity services\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding reduced foetal movements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to find trustworthy information and support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding your village\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing mentally and practically for birth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 2 – Labour, Birth \u0026amp; 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