Congratulations on your pregnancy.
Imagine giving birth peacefully and comfortably!
Yes, it really is possible.
Birthing & Labour Classes will give you tools and techniques enabling you to regain the confidence in your own body during pregnancy in preparation for birth. These effective techniques enabling you to allow your body and your baby to do what comes naturally without fear during birth. These classes should be called "Confident Birth Classes".
Simply put, this 2 day course will focus on the following topics:
- an explanation of the physiology of birth
- breathing techniques for relaxation, breathing through contractions as well as birth breathing
- relaxation techniques for your partner to get you into a deeply relaxed state
- a comprehensive list of things to consider for a complete birth plan
- exercises to release any fear or apprehension you may have around childbirth or labour
- massage techniques during labour
- how to avoid tearing during birth
- practical exercises that will allow you to test these techniques as we "mimic" a contraction
- and much more....
This course will leave you and your partner feeling confident about your options for birth as well as a sense of excitement about the day of your babies arrival.
This Birthing & Labour Course allows you to rediscover the truth that birth should be a calm and natural process - not a fraught and traumatic medical event.
Why should I do this course?
You will:
- Develop the confidence in your own body to aim for the birth you would like
- Discover that birth can be a calm and natural process
- Obtain methods to eliminate fear and anxiety before, during and after birth
- Learn to follow your body's lead when it comes to labour and birthing positions, breathing and relaxation - all to allow a more comfortable birth
- Know that relaxation during birth enables rapid post natal recovery
- Discover how the muscles in your body are designed to aid natural childbirth
- Know how to relax, stay calm and in control, regardless of what is happening around you
- Reduce the length of the first stage of labour by 2 - 4 hours
- Lower the chances of a breech birth by learning how to 'turn' the baby into the correct position using posture and relaxation
- Allow your body to breastfeed with ease
Birthing & Labour Courses are available as individual sessions or group classes. The courses include the following:
- 12.5 hours of information
- Secrets of Confident Childbirth Book
- Comprehensive Manual and Handouts
- Plus 2 fee CD's
- Relaxation for Birth CD
- Affirmation for Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding
Recommended attendance is between 25-38 weeks of pregnancy.
For more information on these courses click here. You can also find available course dates and a course booking form. Telelphone Janay or email on the enquiry form below.
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