Hello. I am Amy. I am a special needs teacher and mother to Amelie as a solo mum. I took the Happy Parents Happy Baby antenatal classes in Haywards Heath in July 2025.
My pregnancy was pretty straight forward (after several rounds of IVF to get there) and I was excited to meet my little girl. I continued with exercise so other than feeling tired I was in fairly good shape. HPHB gave me ideas of how to tackle the birth and gave me time to discuss plans with others in the same boat.
PRH Haywards Heath.
My birth was not how I thought it would be. I ended up having an emergency C-section. However I did manage to use some of the techniques for example the breathing techniques during labour and kept a positive mindset throughout using advice from the course.
Breathing techniques – 4/5
Gas and air – 5/5
TENS – 3/5
Epidural – 4/5
I was still in shock from the birth but I instantly fell in love with her. She was all I ever dreamed of.
It was tough due to recovery but I used my knowledge of persevering with feeding and also keeping her safe in her cot.
Breastfeeding with bottle top ups which I very easily could have given up with at the beginning but I was determined to give her the best I could.
Recovery with a newborn on very little sleep.
When she smiled for the first time it made it all worth it!
The C-section recovery.
It was great to have a What’s App group where we could all connect and support each other both pre and post birth. Knowing that there are others going through the same thing and where you can ask each other for advice. We meet up regularly for coffee and a chat.
Birthing comb.
Chocolate.
Practical support from friends in the first few weeks.
Muslins.
Snot sucker.
Babygrows with zips!
Plan for all eventualities in birth. Know that this is only for a short time and once your little one is here it is so worth it!
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