Combined Course Evaluations

"Thanks Lynn, Thought the course was really good and really helpful. You strike an excellent balance between alternative and conventional wisdom which Tess and I had complete confidence in. Can you deliver our baby please!"

The following is taken from Questionnaires provided during the course

Evaluation #1

• Using a scale of:   1. Poor   2. Satisfactory   3. Good   4. Excellent

1 2 3 4  - Premises
1 2 3 4  - Seating
1 2 3 4  - Refreshments
1 2 3 4  - Course Content
1 2 3 4  - Teaching Aids
1 2 3 4  - Notes

• Using the same system, but this time:  1. Poor   2. To a certain extent    3. Mostly   4. Very well How well did the classes satisfy your questions about the following:

1 2 3 4   - Labour and the birth process
1 2 3 4   - What to expect in the hospital
1 2 3 4   - Medical procedures and terminology
1 2 3 4   - Medications, analgesia, anaesthesia
1 2 3 4   - Possible complications
1 2 3 4   - How to avoid some complications
1 2 3 4   - The role of the birth partner
1 2 3 4   - Self help in labour

• How would you describe your knowledge and understanding about childbirth before you took these classes?

•  How would you describe your knowledge and understanding about childbirth now?

• How would you describe your fears and anxieties about childbirth for your wife/partner before you took these classes?

• How would you describe your fears and anxieties about childbirth for your wife/partner now?

• Were there any topics that should have been omitted? - No

• Were there any topics that should have been included? - a little more post birth?

• Should more time have been allotted to any subject? - not really

• Did you feel comfortable asking questions? - very

• Was there time to answer questions? - always

• Did you find the information presented in class to be:

• In general the classes were (circle as many as apply):

• The teacher presented the information in a manner that was: