Birth preparation course for couples.
This is a one day workshop which comes highly recommended as an addition to the weekly Natural Active Birth classes. The course is also excellent as a one off if you are unable to do the weekly classes or just need a refresher course. The day is designed for couples and/or birth partners to be there, but if it doesn’t work for you it is always fine to come on your ow
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The main aim of this workshop is to ensure that both you and your partner have the knowledge and tools required for you to have the best chance of an empowered birth experience.
The day focuses on normal physiological birth and clearly describes the advantages of a Natural Active Birth.
The course includes a lot of practical work on birth positions, breathing and chanting as a couple as well as massage. Partners find it very helpful in developing a better understanding of the birth process and greater confidence to be at the birth.
The material includes:
- Anatomy and physiology of birth – how is the body designed and what to expect of a normal labour.
- Optimal foetal positioning – how to get the baby into a good position before labour and how to encourage them to move if they choose an unfavourable one.
- Creating the birth environment – how to create the best conditions for a natural birth to unfold.
- Coping with pain – practising a variety of techniques
- Writing your birth plan – the guideline for what you want and for what you need from people, who are present during your labour
- The role of the birth partner – clarifying what women in labour need from their birth partners.
- Dealing with complications – sometimes labour turns out to be different than what you had hoped for. What to do and how to stay empowered. What to do to try and get back on track for a natural birth.
- Bonding – welcoming the new baby. How to create the best conditions for bonding to happen naturally.
- Early parenting – the first 6 weeks after the birth of your baby. What to expect and how to make the transition into parenthood as smooth as possible.
Booking information
Exeter workshops:
The workshops start at 10am and finishes at 5pm and are held in Exeter. Please book early to avoid disappointment as they tend to fill up.
- Sunday 18th of May 08 (Karin Walters)
- Sunday 8th of June 08 (Patricia Whitworth)
- Sunday 20th of July 08 (Karin Walters)
- Sunday 24th of August 08 (Patricia Whitworth)
- Sunday 21st of September 08 (Karin Walters)
- Sunday 23rd of November 08 (Karin Walters)
Cost: £30 single, £55 per couple
From June prices will go up to £35 single and £65 for a couple due to rent increases.
To book, please call Karin on 01404 813784 - email karin@birthwise.net or Patricia on 01392 438586 - email birthwiseyoga@hotmail.co.uk and they will email or send you a booking form.
Newton Abbot Workshops:
The workshops are held at Newton Natural Health - 10am till 4pm. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Cost £60 per couple - concessions available.
Next course:
Saturday 27th of April 10am till 4.30pm
Future workshops in June 08 - date to be confirmed.
For details about workshops in Newton Abbot please call Helen Barker on 01363 777256 / 07989 595853 or email helen@birthwise.net
Plymouth Workshops:
Saturday 7th of June 11am - 5pm
For details about this workshop contact Helen Barker on 07989 595853 or email helen@birthwise.net
Birthwise Devon for pregnancy and birth, natural childbirth, natural child birth, natural birth, prenatal yoga, pregnancy yoga, natural active birth, pregnancy massage, empowered childbirth, pregnancy classes, antenatal classes and alternative birth. We run classes in Newton Abbot, Barnstable, Exeter and Ottery St. Mary.
