Labour and birth
Childbirth and Postpartum Preparation Course in Charneca de Caparica
Designed for the pregnant woman and the person who supports her. It brings together objective information, based on up-to-date scientific evidence, and practical strategies for birth, breastfeeding and the first days of caring for your baby.
The aim is for you to leave with criteria, language and priorities for the birth and the first days, and with the confidence to decide.
Request course informationWho it is for
For the pregnant woman
To understand what happens in the body, know the real options and decide in an informed way, whether vaginal birth, induction or caesarean when clinically indicated.
For the birth partner
The course covers the partner’s real role in labour, in caring for the baby and in emotional support. Speaking the same language makes a difference.
If you already have a child
Many families take the course with their second or third baby, to understand what was not explained before and live this experience more consciously.
For the first days at home
Breastfeeding, sleep, crying and colic, telling apart what is normal from what needs clinical assessment.
How it works
- Request informationSend us your request. We will get in touch within 48 working hours with the next dates and to find the format that suits you best.
- Two daysEight hours over two days, in a group or one-to-one, in person at MaterClinic.
- Birth, breastfeeding and babyA clear scientific basis, always applied to real life: decisions during birth, breastfeeding and early baby care.
- After the courseAccess to a WhatsApp group for 6 weeks, with ongoing support and additional materials.
Request course information
Send us your request. We will get in touch with the next dates and to find the format that suits you best.
- Reply within 48 working hours
- For the pregnant woman and her partner
- In a group or one-to-one
New groups from January 2027. Your request joins the waiting list.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this course only for those planning a vaginal birth?
No. The course does not impose any type of birth. It covers physiology, real indications, and the benefits and risks of each option, so that you can decide in an informed way, whether vaginal birth, induction or caesarean when clinically indicated.
When in pregnancy should I take the course?
Ideally from 24–28 weeks. It can still be taken later, as long as there is time to take in the information and practise some strategies.
Does it replace antenatal check-ups?
No. The course complements clinical care. Here we go deeper into physiology, decisions, self-care and practical strategies that often do not fit into appointment time.
Is the course theoretical or practical?
It is balanced. There is a clear scientific basis, always applied to real life: breathing, reading the body, the baby’s cues and practical strategies for birth and the postpartum period.
Should my birth partner take part?
Yes, and it makes a difference. The course includes the partner’s real role in labour, in caring for the baby and in emotional support. Speaking the same language helps you feel understood and supported.
Does it cover breastfeeding even if I am not sure I want to breastfeed?
Yes. The information is presented without pressure: physiology, realistic expectations, common difficulties and warning signs, so that you can decide consciously and not out of guilt or fear.
Do you cover sleep, colic and crying?
Yes, based on neurological maturation and normal development. We tell apart what is normal from what needs clinical assessment, without turning normal behaviour into a problem.
Is it suitable if I have given birth before?
Very much so. Many families take the course with their second or third baby to understand what was not explained before, make sense of the previous experience and decide in a more informed way.
Does the course make you dependent on professionals?
No. The aim is the opposite: to give back autonomy, critical thinking and the confidence to recognise what is normal, recognise warning signs and make informed decisions.
Will I leave the course knowing everything?
You will leave knowing the essentials and, more importantly, knowing how to think, observe and decide. Information that is not integrated protects no one.
What is included?
Access to a WhatsApp group for 6 weeks, with ongoing support and additional materials, and a birth plan consultation.
I have another question. How can I reach you?
Send us a request using the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp. We reply within 48 working hours.