2.1 The purpose and importance of antenatal clinics.
2.2.1 & 2.2.2 The reasons for screening and diagnostic tests and what conditions they can identify.
2.3 The purpose and importance of antenatal (parenting) classes.
2.4 The choices available for delivery and 2.5 The role of the birth partner in supporting the mother through pregnancy and birth.
2.6 The methods of pain relief when in labour and 2.7 The signs that labour has started.
2.8 The three stages of labour and their physiological changes and 2.9 The methods of assisted birth.