Duration of the online course: 4 hours and 38 minutes
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Becoming a parent brings excitement, questions, and a flood of new decisions. This free online course in child care helps you feel more confident from pregnancy through the first days at home with your baby. With clear, supportive explanations, you will learn what changes in pregnancy are considered normal, how to look after your well-being, and how to recognize situations where it is safer to seek medical advice. The goal is not to overwhelm you, but to help you feel grounded and prepared.
As you get closer to birth, knowing what to expect can reduce anxiety and make it easier to focus on coping strategies. The course walks you through the phases of labor and common experiences people report, including how to tell when labor is progressing and when it is time to go to the hospital. You will also build a practical understanding of pain relief options and the kinds of interventions that may be recommended, so discussions with your maternity team can feel clearer and more collaborative.
Feeding is often one of the biggest concerns for new parents. You will explore how breastmilk supports babies, what effective latching looks and feels like, and how to spot early hunger cues so feeding can be more responsive. The lessons also acknowledge that some families need supplementation in specific medical circumstances, helping you navigate feeding choices with less guilt and more reassurance.
Finally, the course supports the transition home by focusing on everyday baby care and parent adjustment. You will learn practical guidance for safe travel, bathing, and early newborn routines, alongside what to expect emotionally as life changes. By the end, you should feel better equipped to make informed decisions, ask the right questions, and approach early parenthood with calmer confidence.
Video class: Parent Education - Class 1: What to Expect - Part 1: Normal Effects of Pregnancy
12m
Exercise: Which of the following is a normal physiological change during pregnancy due to the hormone relaxin?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 1: What to Expect - Part 2: When to contact the Hospital
08m
Exercise: What should a pregnant woman do if she experiences a fever over 38 degrees?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 1: What to Expect - Part 3: Exercise in Pregnancy
09m
Video class: Parent Education - Class 1: What to Expect - Part 4: Mental Health
11m
Exercise: According to the presentation on mental health by the Rotunda Hospital, what is a significant way to support mental well-being during pregnancy and after the birth of a baby?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 2: Labour
11m
Exercise: What is the primary function of the mucus plug during pregnancy?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 2: Labour
23m
Exercise: What should a person focused on during early labor to help the process go more smoothly?
Video class: Parent Educations - Class 2: Labour
18m
Exercise: What is considered a crucial sign indicating that it is time to go to the hospital during labor?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 2: Labour
12m
Exercise: What is a common side effect of using Entonox (nitrous oxide) during labor?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 2: Labour
25m
Exercise: During the second stage of labor, what typically happens to the duration and frequency of contractions?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 2: Labour
14m
Exercise: Which of the following is a potential reason for performing an instrumental delivery during childbirth?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 3: Infant Feeding - Part 1: Breastmilk
18m
Exercise: What is one of the key benefits of breastfeeding for babies?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 3: Infant Feeding - Part 2: Latching
09m
Exercise: What are some early signs that a baby is hungry, according to the guidelines for on-demand feeding?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 3: Infant Feeding - Part 3: Top Tips
14m
Exercise: What is one crucial tip for building a successful breastfeeding supply in the first days after birth?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 3: Infant Feeding - Part 4: Feeding and your baby
12m
Exercise: In certain situations, newborns may require supplementary feeding. Which of the following is a medical reason that might necessitate supplementation for a newborn?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 4: Baby Care - Part 1: Before you go home
16m
Exercise: What is a key step to ensure baby's safety when being taken home from the hospital in a car seat?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 4: Baby Care - Part 2: Caring for Baby
30m
Exercise: When preparing a bath for a newborn baby, what is the recommended temperature for the water?
Video class: Parent Education - Class 4: Baby Care - Part 3: Birth Cert, Vaccinations
11m
Video class: Parent Education - Class 4: Baby Care - Part 4: Adjusting to Parenthood
16m
Exercise: What is the recommended timeframe between pregnancies according to the information provided?
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Course comments: Parent Education
Annastacia lindokuhle magasela
very good
Caythlin Fox
I love babies and I like to look after them
Minenhle Nhlengethwa
I love babies and to teach