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Take a Deep Breath Course

Take a Deep Breath Course

Newborn Breathing Difficulties

Learn how to recognise and manage newborn breathing difficulties with confidence.

This 45-minute live online session with NHS Consultant Paediatricians covers the most common infant breathing problems and when to seek help.

Take a Deep Breath Course

newborn breathing difficulties

Newborn Breathing Difficulties

Learn how to recognise and manage newborn breathing difficulties with confidence.

This 45-minute live online session with NHS Consultant Paediatricians covers the most common infant breathing problems and when to seek help.

Medically Focused Baby Breathing Classes

Take a Deep Breath – Understand baby breathing in the first year of life

The Take a Deep Breath course is a 45 minute live online session with the ParentMed team, who are all Consultant Paediatricians practising in the UK. This session is designed to support parents in recognising and responding to newborn breathing difficulties, including common infant breathing problems like bronchiolitis and pneumonia.

  • 45 minute live online session with NHS Consultant Paediatricians
  • Focus on breathing
  • Questions and Answers opportunity
  • When and how to seek further advice and support
  • An online course to allow you to revisit in your own time
  • 30 days of access to the recording of live online session.

What do we cover in the Take a Deep Breath Course?

To gain expert guidance on how to recognise infant breathing difficulties early and understand the causes and symptoms of common newborn breathing difficulties in the first year of life.

  • Introduction to your baby’s lungs and respiratory anatomy
  • How do babies breathe?
  • Advice to help identify newborn breathing difficulties in your baby
  • What to do if your baby has breathing difficulties
  • Common respiratory illnesses in the first year of life
    • Common cold
    • Bronchiolitis (RSV and other causes)
    • Croup
    • Chest infections/pneumonia
  • Real life stories
  • Myth busting
  • Question and Answer
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General principles

  • Our courses are delivered live by our experienced Consultant Paediatricians; Clare, Will and Munisha.
  • Our presentation is clear and professional and uses many images and videos to help reinforce our messages.
  • The courses are best viewed on a desktop or tablet but can be accessed via a mobile device.
  • We will help you to understand the basic science behind baby body systems.
  • We will guide you to be able to identify problems and we will advise about how and when to seek help.
  • We use our experience as paediatricians and parents to give up to date, evidence based, practical and realistic advice.
  • We will help to bust myths and use real life stories to support our teaching.
  • We will build your confidence and allow you to relax and enjoy those first important moments and milestones with your little one.
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Take a step towards empowered, confident parenting now...

Just choose your date below for the live session you would like to attend.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The course covers common newborn breathing difficulties like laboured breathing, wheezing, grunting, helping you to tell the difference between normal and concerning signs.

We offer expert advice on recognising early signs of infant breathing problems and how to respond at home and when to consult a healthcare provider.

Absolutely. Whether it’s your first or third baby, the course offers reassurance and insight into infant breathing problems during the first year of life.

Yes. ParentMed classes include a live Q&A at the end of the session with the NHS consultant paediatricians where you can ask questions and get advice relevant to your baby’s needs.

Ready To Learn With NHS Experts?

Join the Newborn Navigation Course today for just £25.
You’ll get 45 minutes of live expert-led education
plus 30-day access to revisit the material at your own pace.

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