Birth Preparation (with Active Birth) Weekend Workshop

Saturday 18th February 2.00-5.00pm & Sunday 19th February 1.30-4.30pm
The workshop runs over both afternoons and costs £100 per couple

The subjects covered will be:
1. Overview of labour/birth
2. Anatomy of the pelvis
3. The baby’s journey through the pelvis
4. Uterus – anatomy and physiology
5. Benefits of upright positions
6. The hormonal system
7. How to work with the hormonal system rather than against it
8. Labour that slows
9. Labour that feels too speedy!
10. 3rd stage
11. Cord clamping

Practically you will learn:
1. How to move and rest comfortably in labour
2. Positioning – with or without your partner
3. Partner massage
4. Partner sacral presses
5. Breathing practices for labour
6. Birthing breath for birth
7. Pelvic floor work to learn to release for birth

You will receive detailed handouts and the book “Preparing for Active Birth Handbook” by Janet Balaskas. Partners are involved at all stages of this workshop and are able to see how they can help practically throughout the labour experience. You and your partner will leave feeling more confident and empowered to deal with your approaching labour!