Birth and Beyond antenatal class series - Dubai's leading prenatal classes for parents to be. Evidence-based birth preparation classes.
Why Birth & Beyond is Dubai's most trusted antenatal class
Birth & Beyond Masterclass is Dubai's premier antenatal class series designed specifically for parents giving birth in Dubai. Unlike generic online courses or UK-based NCT classes, our Dubai prenatal classes address the unique realities of giving birth in Dubai's private hospital system - from high C-section rates to fast hospital discharge and the challenges of parenting without family support nearby.
If you've been searching for "antenatal classes Dubai", "birth preparation classes Dubai", or "NCT equivalent Dubai" - you've found the right place.
What makes Birth & Beyond different from other Dubai antenatal classes
Dubai-specific content:Our Dubai antenatal classes are designed for Dubai's private hospital system. We cover hospital protocols, insurance navigation, C-section preparation (rates are 30-60% here), cultural context, and the realities of fast hospital discharge (24 hours for vaginal births). Generic online birth classes can't prepare you for this.
Comprehensive birth preparation:Birth & Beyond goes beyond basic childbirth education Dubai offerings. We combine evidence-based, non - judgemental birth preparation, practical newborn care training, breastfeeding support, postpartum preparation & baby first aid in one complete course - making us Dubai's most comprehensive baby preparation classes.
Expert-led by practicing professionals: Our Dubai birth classes are run by Lisa (Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC, licensed NICU nurse with 20+ years experience) and Nikki Oliver, The Fit Midwife (UK & UAE registered midwife with 10+ years Dubai hospital experience). You learn from practitioners who have worked in the region- not online instructors who've never set foot in the UAE.
In-person, small groups: Unlike large Dubai hospital antenatal classes or impersonal online courses, our Dubai prenatal classes are limited to 6-8 couples maximum. This ensures personalised attention, time for your questions, and lifelong friendships with other new parents.
Hands-on baby care training: Our baby care classes include practical baby care stations where you practice nappy changes, bathing, swaddling, safe sleep setup, sling wearing, car seat safety and baby CPR training with expert feedback - skills you can't learn from videos.
1 month of postnatal support: What sets Birth & Beyond apart from other antenatal classes in Dubai is that our commitment doesn't end at birth. Every participant receives 1 month of postpartum support from both a midwife and lactation consultant after delivery - when questions actually start.
Complete course content: 4-Week Dubai antenatal programme
Week 1: Labour & birth in Dubai hospitals
- Understanding Dubai's high intervention rates and C-section statistics
- Signs of labour and when to call your Dubai hospital
- Pain management options available in Dubai (epidurals, gas & air, alternatives)
- Labour stages, positions, and comfort techniques
- Medical interventions explained: induction, augmentation, assisted delivery, C-section
- Dubai hospital protocols and how to advocate for your preferences
- Partner support and birth advocacy skills
- Hypnobirthing techniques integrated throughout (breathing, visualization, relaxation)
Week 2: Feeding your baby (evidence-based, judgment-free)
- Breastfeeding technique: latch, positioning, common problems
- Realistic expectations: colostrum, cluster feeding, milk supply
- Formula feeding support (guilt-free guidance)
- Combination feeding approaches
- Navigating Dubai's cultural context around infant feeding
- When to access lactation support in Dubai
- Breast pump rental and usage in UAE
- Practical feeding products show & learn
Week 3: Practical Newborn Care & Baby Preparation
- Hands-on baby care classes: nappy changes, bathing, cord care, swaddling
- Understanding newborn behaviour: sleep patterns, crying, feeding cues
- Safe sleep setup for Dubai climate and housing
- Newborn health: when to worry vs. what's normal
- Essential baby first aid & CPR
- Choosing a paediatrician in Dubai
- Essential vs. unnecessary baby products for Dubai
- Dubai vaccination schedule and healthcare system
Week 4: Postpartum recovery & building your dubai village
- Physical recovery after birth: bleeding, healing, pain management
- C-section recovery specifics
- Baby blues vs. postnatal depression recognition
- Returning to work: navigating Dubai's short maternity leave
- Relationship changes and partner support
- Building lasting support networks in Dubai
- Self-care strategies for expat new parents without family nearby