Parent Education Series – Part 2: The Birth and Beyond Parent Education Model

Abstract

At The Royal Surrey Hospital a dedicated team of Specialist Parent Education Midwives (the Birth and Beyond Team founded by Claire Barraud and Kate Conway) provide parent education. Complementary education is funded by optional paid-for classes. In part one we outlined the rationale and model for providing NHS, midwife-led parent education. This article will focus on our antenatal provision and will provide opportunities to reflect on how you and your maternity unit prepare expectant parents for pregnancy and birth. The upcoming part three will outline postnatal services.