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• If you’re having an issue hearing or seeing
me, grab another device if you have
one...it’s usually the quickest solution!

• If you’re still having an issue, just email

reception@babyacademy.co.za
and we have someone on hand to get
you sorted.
 After the workshop
On Tuesday you will receive an email with:
 After the workshop
On Tuesday you will receive an email with:

• A copy of these notes

 After the workshop
On Tuesday you will receive an email with:

• A copy of these notes

• Links to any websites I mention

throughout the day (so no need for you
to open these or write them down)
Questions…
I am here to support you
and answer questions
you may have.
Questions…
I am here to support you
and answer questions
you may have.

There are 8 topics

to cover today, so
we will open the live
chat at the half way
point.
Questions…
I am here to support you
and answer questions
you may have.

There are 8 topics

to cover today, so
we will open the live
chat at the half way
point.

To keep the class flowing,

I can’t answer questions
on random topics. I’ll
answer questions on the
topics we’ve covered.
We ’re here to support you all
The term partner is meant to include whatever that
means for you personally.

👫👱👱👭👬🙋
There will be time for a break…
 A little bit about me and
how I plan to support you today
How about you guys?
What is your name?
Where are you all from?
When is baby due?!
How many babies are you having?!!
Antenatal Education Simplified into 5 pillars

1. Baby Care 2. Labour 3. Birth and potential 4. Your first 100 5. Baby First Aid:
complications days as parents Choking & CPR
 Antenatal Education Simplified into 5 pillars

1. Baby Care 2. Labour 3. Birth and potential 4. Your first 100 5. Baby First Aid:
complications days as parents Choking & CPR

We will cover
this today
 Antenatal Education Simplified into 5 pillars

1. Baby Care 2. Labour 3. Birth and potential 4. Your first 100 5. Baby First Aid:
complications days as parents Choking & CPR

We will cover All of this is covered in our 1-day

this today Online Antenatal Class
 Antenatal Education Simplified into 5 pillars

1. Baby Care 2. Labour 3. Birth and potential 4. Your first 100 5. Baby First Aid:
complications days as parents Choking & CPR

We will cover All of this is covered in our 1-day

this today Online Antenatal Class

All tailored for 1st time expectant parents

 Today’s Game Plan: Baby Care
• Baby bath
• Skin & nail care
• Changing nappies
• Cord care
• Dressing baby
• Safe Sleep
• Temperature control
• The Admin
Baby bath
 Baby bath
• Bath baby ideally no more than once a week
 Baby bath
• Bath baby ideally no more than once a week

• Can anyone guess the correct water temperature? Think about it…
 Baby bath
• Bath baby ideally no more than once a week

• Can anyone guess the correct water temperature? Think about it…
üAnswer: 37℃
 Baby bath
• Bath baby ideally no more than once a week

• Can anyone guess the correct water temperature? Think about it…
üAnswer: 37℃

• Ensure you have everything you need before you get started
 Baby bath
• Bath baby ideally no more than once a week

• Can anyone guess the correct water temperature? Think about it…
üAnswer: 37℃

• Ensure you have everything you need before you get started

• Avoid any bath products until baby is at least 4-6 weeks old
 Baby bath
• Bath baby ideally no more than once a week

• Can anyone guess the correct water temperature? Think about it…
üAnswer: 37℃

• Ensure you have everything you need before you get started

• Avoid any bath products until baby is at least 4-6 weeks old

• Wash face, behind ears, neck and little hands daily

Time for a bath!
If the time comes and you forget what to
do, we’ve got you covered with a video
on our Instagram: @TheBabyAcademySA
Skin and nail care
 Skin and nail care
• Dry Skin: Common with an over due baby. Use a natural
oil to moisturise baby’s skin daily
 Skin and nail care
• Dry Skin: Common with an over due baby. Use a
natural oil to moisturise baby’s skin daily

• New-born Rash:
•Skin will be reviewed by a professional nurse or
paediatrician before you go home
•It will fade away by approximately 2 weeks of age
•If concerned call midwife, GP or Clinic Sister
 Skin and nail care
• Dry Skin: Common with an over due baby. Use a natural
oil to moisturise baby’s skin daily

• New-born Rash:
•Skin will be reviewed by a professional nurse or
paediatrician before you go home
•It will fade away by approximately 2 weeks of age
•If concerned call midwife, GP or Clinic Sister

• Milia: Will dissolve back into skin over first 6 months

 Skin and nail care
• Dry Skin: Common with an over due baby. Use a natural
oil to moisturise baby’s skin daily

• New-born Rash:
•Skin will be reviewed by a professional nurse or
paediatrician before you go home
•It will fade away by approximately 2 weeks of age
•If concerned call midwife, GP or Clinic Sister

• Milia: Will dissolve back into skin over first 6 months

• Nails: Please wait until baby is sleeping before you trim

their nails
Changing nappies
 Changing nappies
• Always wash your hands before and after changing baby’s nappy
 Changing nappies
• Always wash your hands before and after changing baby’s nappy
• Wet nappies: Change when baby is awake for a feed
 Changing nappies
• Always wash your hands before and after changing baby’s nappy
• Wet nappies: Change when baby is awake for a feed
• Dirty nappies: Always change straight away
 Changing nappies
• Always wash your hands before and after changing baby’s nappy
• Wet nappies: Change when baby is awake for a feed
• Dirty nappies: Always change straight away
• Boys: Penis pointing down into nappy (to avoid leaks & accidents)
 Changing nappies
• Always wash your hands before and after changing baby’s nappy
• Wet nappies: Change when baby is awake for a feed
• Dirty nappies: Always change straight away
• Boys: Penis pointing down into nappy (to avoid leaks & accidents)
• Girls: Always clean from front to back (to avoid infection)
 Changing nappies
• Always wash your hands before and after changing baby’s nappy
• Wet nappies: Change when baby is awake for a feed
• Dirty nappies: Always change straight away
• Boys: Penis pointing down into nappy (to avoid leaks & accidents)
• Girls: Always clean from front to back (to avoid infection)

What to use:
 Changing nappies
• Always wash your hands before and after changing baby’s nappy
• Wet nappies: Change when baby is awake for a feed
• Dirty nappies: Always change straight away
• Boys: Penis pointing down into nappy (to avoid leaks & accidents)
• Girls: Always clean from front to back (to avoid infection)

What to use:
• Warm water and cotton wool pads
 Changing nappies
• Always wash your hands before and after changing baby’s nappy
• Wet nappies: Change when baby is awake for a feed
• Dirty nappies: Always change straight away
• Boys: Penis pointing down into nappy (to avoid leaks & accidents)
• Girls: Always clean from front to back (to avoid infection)

What to use:
• Warm water and cotton wool pads
• Water wipes for out and about when baby is >6 weeks old
 Changing nappies
• Always wash your hands before and after changing baby’s nappy
• Wet nappies: Change when baby is awake for a feed
• Dirty nappies: Always change straight away
• Boys: Penis pointing down into nappy (to avoid leaks & accidents)
• Girls: Always clean from front to back (to avoid infection)

What to use:
• Warm water and cotton wool pads
• Water wipes for out and about when baby is >6 weeks old
• No need for creams and ointments
Wet and dirty nappies: What to expect
Time to change a nappy!
 💩
Again, we’ve got you covered with a video
on our Instagram: @TheBabyAcademySA
Cord care
Day 1

Day 3-5

Day 7
 Cord care
Day 1

In the hospital:

• You will be given alcohol wipes to clean the base of the cord
Day 3-5

Day 7
 Cord care
Day 1

In the hospital:

• You will be given alcohol wipes to clean the base of the cord
Day 3-5

At home:

• Research shows that if left alone the cord will actually fall off
quicker

Day 7
 Cord care
Day 1

In the hospital:

• You will be given alcohol wipes to clean the base of the cord
Day 3-5

At home:

• Research shows that if left alone the cord will actually fall off
quicker
• No need to clean the base of the cord once you get home
from hospital
Day 7
 Cord care
Day 1

In the hospital:

• You will be given alcohol wipes to clean the base of the cord
Day 3-5

At home:

• Research shows that if left alone the cord will actually fall off
quicker
• No need to clean the base of the cord once you get home
from hospital
• Keep the cord clean and dry Day 7
 Cord care
Day 1

In the hospital:

• You will be given alcohol wipes to clean the base of the cord
Day 3-5

At home:

• Research shows that if left alone the cord will actually fall off
quicker
• No need to clean the base of the cord once you get home
from hospital
• Keep the cord clean and dry Day 7
• If concerned call your Midwife, Clinic Sister, Private Clinic or
Paediatrician
Any questions on….
• Baby bath
• Skin & nail care
• Changing nappies
• Cord care
Type your questions for the
next couple of minutes,
then I will answer them for
the next 15 minutes or so.

I’ll repeat the questions out

loud so that we can all
learn from the questions
asked.
Time for a coffee and a quick snack
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Dressing baby
 Dressing baby
• How many layers?
 Dressing baby
• How many layers?
ü Answer: One more layer than you!
 Dressing baby
• How many layers?
ü Answer: One more layer than you!

• Their favourite outfit: A vest, a baby grow and +/- a jersey

 Dressing baby
• How many layers?
ü Answer: One more layer than you!

• Their favourite outfit: A vest, a baby grow and +/- a jersey

• Avoid tights, dresses, jeans etc. for at least 6 weeks (they will be
happier if they are comfy…and in turn they will sleep easier)
 Dressing baby
• How many layers?
ü Answer: One more layer than you!

• Their favourite outfit: A vest, a baby grow and +/- a jersey

• Avoid tights, dresses, jeans etc. for at least 6 weeks (they will be
happier if they are comfy…and in turn they will sleep easier)

• Always wash new baby clothes in a hypoallergenic laundry detergent

Time to dress our baby!
 🤓
You guessed it, we’ve got you covered with a
video on our Instagram: @TheBabyAcademySA
 Safe sleep
Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Since the launch of the Back to Sleep Campaign in 1991, the number of SIDS deaths has fallen by 82%.
 Safe sleep
Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Since the launch of the Back to Sleep Campaign in 1991, the number of SIDS deaths has fallen by 82%.

• A – Alone
 Safe sleep
Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Since the launch of the Back to Sleep Campaign in 1991, the number of SIDS deaths has fallen by 82%.

• A – Alone
• B – on their Back
 Safe sleep
Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Since the launch of the Back to Sleep Campaign in 1991, the number of SIDS deaths has fallen by 82%.

• A – Alone
• B – on their Back
• C – in a Cot in your room
 Safe sleep
Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Since the launch of the Back to Sleep Campaign in 1991, the number of SIDS deaths has fallen by 82%.

• A – Alone
• B – on their Back
• C – in a Cot in your room
• D – Don’t fall asleep with your baby on the couch
 Safe sleep
Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Since the launch of the Back to Sleep Campaign in 1991, the number of SIDS deaths has fallen by 82%.

• A – Alone
• B – on their Back
• C – in a Cot in your room
• D – Don’t fall asleep with your baby on the couch
• E – Early medical advice if baby seems unwell
 Safe sleep
Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Since the launch of the Back to Sleep Campaign in 1991, the number of SIDS deaths has fallen by 82%.

• A – Alone
• B – on their Back
• C – in a Cot in your room
• D – Don’t fall asleep with your baby on the couch
• E – Early medical advice if baby seems unwell
• F – Forget about smoking in the room
 Safe sleep
Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Since the launch of the Back to Sleep Campaign in 1991, the number of SIDS deaths has fallen by 82%.

• A – Alone
• B – on their Back
• C – in a Cot in your room
• D – Don’t fall asleep with your baby on the couch
• E – Early medical advice if baby seems unwell
• F – Forget about smoking in the room
• G – Get rid of soft objects and anything loose or fluffy
 Safe sleep
Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Since the launch of the Back to Sleep Campaign in 1991, the number of SIDS deaths has fallen by 82%.

• A – Alone
• B – on their Back
• C – in a Cot in your room
• D – Don’t fall asleep with your baby on the couch
• E – Early medical advice if baby seems unwell
• F – Forget about smoking in the room
• G – Get rid of soft objects and anything loose or fluffy

For a video on Safe Sleep for Twins, check

out our Instagram @TheBabyAcademySA
 What does a safe sleep environment look like?
Alone Crib sheets fit tightly
over mattress

No secondhand smoke
On a firm mattress
No pillows, stuffed animals,
toys or bumper pad In a safe, infant bed

If a blanket is used, it is Not too hot

tucked in and only as high
as the baby’s chest
On his/her back
No heavy or loose blankets
“Feet to foot”
Why babies won't choke when sleeping on their backs
 Safe Swaddling
• Only suitable for daytime sleeping (as baby will be supervised by you)
 Safe Swaddling
• Only suitable for daytime sleeping (as baby will be supervised by you)

• Use a light breathable blanket

 Safe Swaddling
• Only suitable for daytime sleeping (as baby will be supervised by you)

• Use a light breathable blanket

• Not too tight (to avoid hip damage)

 Safe Swaddling
• Only suitable for daytime sleeping (as baby will be supervised by you)

• Use a light breathable blanket

• Not too tight (to avoid hip damage)

• Keep baby’s shoulders, head and neck free

 Safe Swaddling
• Only suitable for daytime sleeping (as baby will be supervised by you)

• Use a light breathable blanket

• Not too tight (to avoid hip damage)

• Keep baby’s shoulders, head and neck free

• Once baby can roll... you should no longer swaddle them

What we don’t recommend
●Pods / Nests
●Pillows / duvets / heavy bedding
●Cot bumpers
●Hammocks
●Sleep positioners
Baby Sleeping Bags

Thermal
Overall
Grade
Temperature control
 Temperature Control
• As we learned, always dress baby in one more layer than you
 Temperature Control
• As we learned, always dress baby in one more layer than you

• A Tog appropriate baby sleeper or a light swaddle with a breathable

blanket
 Temperature Control
• As we learned, always dress baby in one more layer than you

• A Tog appropriate baby sleeper or a light swaddle with a breathable

blanket

• Cold hands, feet and noses are normal

 Temperature Control
• As we learned, always dress baby in one more layer than you

• A Tog appropriate baby sleeper or a light swaddle with a breathable

blanket

• Cold hands, feet and noses are normal

• Check baby’s chest with your hand to feel core temperature

 Temperature Control
• As we learned, always dress baby in one more layer than you

• A Tog appropriate baby sleeper or a light swaddle with a breathable

blanket

• Cold hands, feet and noses are normal

• Check baby’s chest with your hand to feel core temperature

• Concerned?
• Check using a thermometer. Normal temperature is 36 ℃ - 37.5℃
Admin
 Birth Certificate
• Each hospital is different so this will be clearly explained to
you before you leave the hospital
 Birth Certificate
• Each hospital is different so this will be clearly explained to
you before you leave the hospital

• The hospital will usually give you a birth registration form

 Birth Certificate
• Each hospital is different so this will be clearly explained to
you before you leave the hospital

• The hospital will usually give you a birth registration form

• You will be asked to register your new baby with the home
affairs office within 30 days of birth
 Today

1. Baby Care
• Baby bath
• Changing nappies
• Skin & nail care
• Cord care
• Dressing baby
• Safe Sleep
• Temperature control
• The Admin
 Today
1. Baby Care 2. Labour
Baby bath
• • Key signs to recognising
• Changing nappies labour
• Skin & nail care • What is happening physically
• Cord care during the 3 stages
• Dressing baby • What can you do to help
• Safe Sleep • Best positions for labour
• Temperature control • How to know when to go to
• The Admin hospital
• Understanding birth
preferences
• Coping strategies
• Understanding pain relief
options
• Tips for your hospital bag
checklist
3. Birth and potential
complications
• Birthing positions
• Role of birthing support
person
• Instrumental birth
• Caesarean birth
• Induction of labour
• What happens immediately
after the birth
• Skin to skin tips
4. Your first 100 5. Baby First Aid:
days as parents Choking & CPR
• Going home from hospital
• Baby Choking
• Understanding the Baby Blues
• Baby CPR
• Breast changes
• Baby-proof the home
• How to know my baby is hungry
• How to check baby for
• Positions for breastfeeding
response
• Breastfeeding latching advice
• Baby recovery position
• Supplementation – EBM and
• Clearing airway
formula
• Unconscious baby
• Supports available
• Winding tips
• Vitamin D
• Sterilising
• Bonding tips
• Awareness around signs and
symptoms of postnatal
depression
 Today Our Ultimate 1-day Online Antenatal Class
1. Baby Care 2. Labour
Baby bath
• • Key signs to recognising
• Changing nappies labour
• Skin & nail care • What is happening physically
• Cord care during the 3 stages
• Dressing baby • What can you do to help
• Safe Sleep • Best positions for labour
• Temperature control • How to know when to go to
• The Admin hospital
• Understanding birth
preferences
• Coping strategies
• Understanding pain relief
options
• Tips for your hospital bag
checklist
3. Birth and potential
complications
• Birthing positions
• Role of birthing support
person
• Instrumental birth
• Caesarean birth
• Induction of labour
• What happens immediately
after the birth
• Skin to skin tips
4. Your first 100 5. Baby First Aid:
days as parents Choking & CPR
• Going home from hospital
• Baby Choking
• Understanding the Baby Blues
• Baby CPR
• Breast changes
• Baby-proof the home
• How to know my baby is hungry
• How to check baby for
• Positions for breastfeeding
response
• Breastfeeding latching advice
• Baby recovery position
• Supplementation – EBM and
• Clearing airway
formula
• Unconscious baby
• Supports available
• Winding tips
• Vitamin D
• Sterilising
• Bonding tips
• Awareness around signs and
symptoms of postnatal
depression
There are two types of people…….
There are two types of people…….

😐
Would rather know nothing
There are two types of people…….

😐
Would rather know nothing

”What's going to happen, is

going to happen” DISCUSS!
There are two types of people…….

😐 😌
Would rather know nothing Would rather have the
knowledge and be prepared

”What's going to happen, is

going to happen” DISCUSS!
There are two types of people…….

😐 😌
Would rather know nothing Would rather have the
knowledge and be prepared

”What's going to happen, is

“I will know when and how to act”
going to happen” DISCUSS!
There are two types of people…….

😐 😌
Would rather know nothing Would rather have the
knowledge and be prepared

”What's going to happen, is

“I will know when and how to act”
going to happen” DISCUSS!

Pre and Postnatal Education are so important, lets see just some of the
reasons why…
 Health Benefits of Antenatal Class
Over 80% of women experience
some level of mental health
challenges postnatally.
Education prevention is key.
 Health Benefits of Antenatal Class
Over 80% of women experience
some level of mental health
challenges postnatally.
Education prevention is key.

Breastfeeding rates increase

significantly with education.
Successful breastfeeding
reduces risk of Type-2
Diabetes, Breast Cancer and
Ovarian Cancer.
 Health Benefits of Antenatal Class
Over 80% of women experience
Be prepared for a choking
some level of mental health
incident and learn Baby CPR.
challenges postnatally.
Education prevention is key.

Breastfeeding rates increase

significantly with education.
Successful breastfeeding
reduces risk of Type-2
Diabetes, Breast Cancer and
Ovarian Cancer.
 Health Benefits of Antenatal Class
Over 80% of women experience
Be prepared for a choking
some level of mental health
incident and learn Baby CPR.
challenges postnatally.
Education prevention is key.

Decreased probability of
problematic birth experience.
Breastfeeding rates increase
significantly with education.
Successful breastfeeding
reduces risk of Type-2
Diabetes, Breast Cancer and
Ovarian Cancer.
 Health Benefits of Antenatal Class
Over 80% of women experience
Be prepared for a choking
some level of mental health
incident and learn Baby CPR.
challenges postnatally.
Education prevention is key.

Decreased probability of
problematic birth experience.
Breastfeeding rates increase
significantly with education.
Successful breastfeeding
reduces risk of Type-2
Diabetes, Breast Cancer and
Ovarian Cancer. Increased likelihood of
vaginal birth and decreased
need for pain medication in
labour.
 What makes us different....
A modern alternative – We understand that you want what’s practical…so our
emphasis is on what happens in real-life
 What makes us different....
A modern alternative – We understand that you want what’s practical…so our
emphasis is on what happens in real-life

We don’t preach – There are lots of options in pregnancy and birth and we give you
the unbiased evidence and knowledge, so that you can make your own choices
 What makes us different....
A modern alternative – We understand that you want what’s practical…so our
emphasis is on what happens in real-life

We don’t preach – There are lots of options in pregnancy and birth and we give you
the unbiased evidence and knowledge, so that you can make your own choices

Ongoing support – You get full access to The Baby Academy’s resource hub, with
hand-picked content from our experts
 What makes us different....
A modern alternative – We understand that you want what’s practical…so our
emphasis is on what happens in real-life

We don’t preach – There are lots of options in pregnancy and birth and we give you
the unbiased evidence and knowledge, so that you can make your own choices

Ongoing support – You get full access to The Baby Academy’s resource hub, with
hand-picked content from our experts

Watch any time, on any device - You receive a recording that you can watch back for 6
months
 What makes us different....
A modern alternative – We understand that you want what’s practical…so our
emphasis is on what happens in real-life

We don’t preach – There are lots of options in pregnancy and birth and we give you
the unbiased evidence and knowledge, so that you can make your own choices

Ongoing support – You get full access to The Baby Academy’s resource hub, with
hand-picked content from our experts

Watch any time, on any device - You receive a recording that you can watch back for 6
months

Our class has received 214 Google Reviews, all of which are 5 star
Questions we get asked about the Ultimate 1-day Class
Who is it for? Tailored for 1st time expectant parents
Questions we get asked about the Ultimate 1-day Class
Who is it for? Tailored for 1st time expectant parents
When is best to attend? Anytime in your 2nd or 3rd Trimester
Questions we get asked about the Ultimate 1-day Class
Who is it for? Tailored for 1st time expectant parents
When is best to attend? Anytime in your 2nd or 3rd Trimester
What else do you get?
• Recording of the class, so you can watch back as you wish
• Access to our resource page: Save time, with the most-trustful videos and content
Price: R1,250
Upcoming Dates
• Saturday 24th April (1 place remaining)
• Saturday 8th May
• Saturday 22nd May (3 places remaining)
• Saturday 29th May
• Saturday 12th June (1 place remaining)
• Saturday 19th June (SOLD OUT)
• Saturday 26th June
• Saturday 17th July
• Saturday 14th August
• Saturday 11th September

R500 coupon code:

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Available until 23:59 on

Saturday 17th April
 Upcoming Dates
• Saturday 24th April (1 place remaining)
• Saturday 8th May
• Saturday 22nd May (3 places remaining)
• Saturday 29th May
• Saturday 12th June (1 place remaining)
• Saturday 19th June (SOLD OUT)
• Saturday 26th June
• Saturday 17th July
• Saturday 14th August
• Saturday 11th September

Places do book out, so early booking is highly advised.

R500 coupon code:
To book your place, click the button at top of this page, bluefield500
or visit www.babyacademy.co.za
Available until 23:59 on
Saturday 17th April
 Medical Aid Refund
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• Dressing baby Available until 23:59 on
• Safe sleep Saturday 17th April

• Temperature control
• The admin
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