Re: Prenatal classes for young women

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Dear Karen and others, I personally agree with the approach of the UK's Albany Midwives and others (there is video of the former doing this!) that "classes" with a set agenda, teacher and pupil type format are not as empowering as groups where the women lead the discussion and a midwife acts as a faclitator. Though this depends on  your group being or learning self direction and the facilitation skills of the midwfe. This style  also lends itself to the real need of pregnant women to learn to recognise their needs and develop problem solving, networking and communication, resource finding skills as a foundation for effective parenting!   Denise Hynd ----- Original Message ----- From: David Bennett To: ozmidwifery Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 12:40 PM Subject: Prenatal classes for young women Hi Everyone   I am a trainee childbirth educator with the Childbirth Education Association in Darwin.  We have been approached by a local Youth Support group to run prenatal classes for young women.  I am currently putting a proposal together and would appreciate any support/ideas on the format for this target group.  The youth workers are ready and available to assist in the class and provide transportation for the participants, refreshments, etc.  If anyone is experienced in this area, it would be great to hear from you.    Thanks, Karen Craggs.   end   bennett design ph: (08) 8948 4607 fax: (08) 8948 1912 PO Box 496 Nightcliff, 0814 37 Rossiter Street, Rapid Creek [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.bennettdesign.biz