Birth Preparation Workshops
Practical interactive Workshops (1.5- 2hrs)
I want these workshops to be financially accessible to all so the Workshops are £75 or 2 for £125
For more details and booking please get in touch.
I want these workshops to be financially accessible to all so the Workshops are £75 or 2 for £125
For more details and booking please get in touch.
Labour and birth overview
In this workshop we will look at what happens during labour and birth. We will explore the physiology and the emotional aspects of giving birth as well as environmental impact. We will use lots of tactile methods to cover this topic, including using a beaded birth line, looking at a birth road map and birth off the beaten track.
Breastfeeding
This workshop will look at how you can prepare antenatally to feed your baby. We will explore hormones, positioning and attachment, skin to skin, baby feeding cues, common concerns (along with what to do!) and where to get support locally.
Birthing preferences
This workshop has been tailored after supporting hundreds of women and partners write their birthing preferences for their upcoming birth. We explore the ideals, practicalities and feelings around writing an effective set of preferences. We explore birth off the beaten track and informed decision making addressing important issues before the birth so that the mother can birth with out being constantly questioned.
We also explore how to display them- sometimes we get creative!
Home birth
This workshop covers what equipment you might need, 'birth nests', hormones, the difference of birthing at home, siblings, water birth options/ considerations and more.This is ideal if you are using a birth pool at home and want me to show you the set up before the big day.
Confident Caesarean
In this workshop we will look at having a 'Confident Caesarean'. It looks at hormones, environment, your options, your team and how to give birth with confidence. This workshop is ideal for those planning an elective caesarean AND those planning for a physiological birth if you would like to write a 'plan C' to put in your birthing preferences.
Birth partners Workshop
A session especially for birth partners.
The session will be tailored to individual needs, but at the core of the session is the physiology of birth, massage and techniques for labour and birth, emotional support, self care, packing the birth bag/preparing for home birth, and most importantly feeling confident!!
Postnatal Workshop
Exploring the 4th Trimester- including early postnatal care, feeding options, skin to skin, biological nurturing, baby wearing, what to expect in the early days, what's this in this nappy and more!
Relaxation and massage techniques
Learn techniques for pregnancy and birth for couples-. I will show you three simple and memorable relaxations and three massages to soothe and support you in your pregnancy labour and in the postnatal period.
Water Birth
Explore the physical and psychological benefits of using water in pregnancy, labour and for birth. Look at the history of water birth, pool options, considerations, practicalities, hospital and home options and more.
Birth after caesarean or trauma (2 sessions)
This workshop explores your options for birth after a caesarean or a traumatic birth. It is tailored to your needs and we can cover birth preferences, advocacy, vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC), home birth after caesarean, (HBAC), empowered caesarean births and more.
This session includes one session to debrief past expiences, birth trauma support and signposting and one session to look forward.
Sibling preparation
Involve your child to get ready for the new arrival. Top tips and room to share your worries and concerns. We can include the children for part of the workshop and they will make their own beaded birth line!
In this workshop we will look at what happens during labour and birth. We will explore the physiology and the emotional aspects of giving birth as well as environmental impact. We will use lots of tactile methods to cover this topic, including using a beaded birth line, looking at a birth road map and birth off the beaten track.
Breastfeeding
This workshop will look at how you can prepare antenatally to feed your baby. We will explore hormones, positioning and attachment, skin to skin, baby feeding cues, common concerns (along with what to do!) and where to get support locally.
Birthing preferences
This workshop has been tailored after supporting hundreds of women and partners write their birthing preferences for their upcoming birth. We explore the ideals, practicalities and feelings around writing an effective set of preferences. We explore birth off the beaten track and informed decision making addressing important issues before the birth so that the mother can birth with out being constantly questioned.
We also explore how to display them- sometimes we get creative!
Home birth
This workshop covers what equipment you might need, 'birth nests', hormones, the difference of birthing at home, siblings, water birth options/ considerations and more.This is ideal if you are using a birth pool at home and want me to show you the set up before the big day.
Confident Caesarean
In this workshop we will look at having a 'Confident Caesarean'. It looks at hormones, environment, your options, your team and how to give birth with confidence. This workshop is ideal for those planning an elective caesarean AND those planning for a physiological birth if you would like to write a 'plan C' to put in your birthing preferences.
Birth partners Workshop
A session especially for birth partners.
The session will be tailored to individual needs, but at the core of the session is the physiology of birth, massage and techniques for labour and birth, emotional support, self care, packing the birth bag/preparing for home birth, and most importantly feeling confident!!
Postnatal Workshop
Exploring the 4th Trimester- including early postnatal care, feeding options, skin to skin, biological nurturing, baby wearing, what to expect in the early days, what's this in this nappy and more!
Relaxation and massage techniques
Learn techniques for pregnancy and birth for couples-. I will show you three simple and memorable relaxations and three massages to soothe and support you in your pregnancy labour and in the postnatal period.
Water Birth
Explore the physical and psychological benefits of using water in pregnancy, labour and for birth. Look at the history of water birth, pool options, considerations, practicalities, hospital and home options and more.
Birth after caesarean or trauma (2 sessions)
This workshop explores your options for birth after a caesarean or a traumatic birth. It is tailored to your needs and we can cover birth preferences, advocacy, vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC), home birth after caesarean, (HBAC), empowered caesarean births and more.
This session includes one session to debrief past expiences, birth trauma support and signposting and one session to look forward.
Sibling preparation
Involve your child to get ready for the new arrival. Top tips and room to share your worries and concerns. We can include the children for part of the workshop and they will make their own beaded birth line!
