Parenthood Preparation

What this course offers

This midwife and IBCLC lactation consultant -led course is designed as a holistic pathway that supports you through every stage of becoming a parent. Whether you want to explore the full journey or focus on the area you feel you need most, the course adapts to your individual needs.

Through interactive sessions, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the physiology behind pregnancy, birth, postnatal and infant feeding. You’ll also be guided through practical tools and techniques that can support you along the way and help you navigate the challenges that may arise.

Empowering, informative, and grounded in traditional and evidence-based knowledge, this course gives you the confidence to approach parenthood with clarity and calm.

Below is an overview of the topics, which may vary depending on the needs of each group.

Part 1 : Pregnancy- Birth:

  • Pregnancy week by week

  • Nutrition and movement

  • Natural birth process (support if you aim for VBAC; or you have experienced a previous difficult birth)

  • Postdates pregnancy

  • Pelvic function

  • Body mind-preparation (partner involvement)

Techniques that we will navigate: hypnobirthing; somatic movement; breathwork; narrative therapy

Part 2: Postnatal - Infant feeding:

  • Postnatal physical and mental recovery Nutrition and Exercise

  • Pelvic and Core recovery

  • Newborn communication Breastfeeding Foundations

  • Family dynamics

Techniques that we will navigate: Latch techniques; Breastfeeding positions; Hand expressing; Bottle feeding; somatic movement; breathwork; narrative therapy

All techniques are always adapted to your personal comfort level, allowing you to explore supportive tools and practices at a pace that feels right for you.

We also prepare gently for moments when things unfold differently than expected, helping you stay flexible, informed, and confident in your decision‐making.

Practical information:

Gestational week: From 24 weeks. We recommend that the fetal development (anatomy) scan be completed prior to beginning the course.

Location: Vitalklinikken , Sørkedalsveien 10A, 4. etasje 0369 Oslo Language: English

Dates:

In person:

June:

  • Part 1: Saturday 20.06, at 11:00

  • Part 2: Saturday 27.06 at 11:00

August:

  • Part 1: Saturday: 15.08 at 11:00

  • Part 2: Saturday: 22.08 at 11:00

Digital:

July:

  • Part 1: Saturday 04.07 at 11:00

  • Part 2: Saturday 11.07 at 11:00

Price:

  • 750kr for each part

  • 1100kr for both parts

Registration:

Kindly send an email to nikoletta@vitalklinikken.no, including:

  • Your name

  • Your birthing partner’s name (if attending)

  • The date(s) of the course(s) you wish to attend

  • Contact information

  • Please also complete the payment via Vipps at Vitalklinikken AS #52983

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the course are fully refunded. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the course are refunded at 50% of the course price.

Parking:

For more information, you can check the link: https://colosseum-senter.no/parkering

If you have more questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

I am looking forward to seeing you and supporting you through this meaningful phase of your life.