The Birth Preparation Course (July/Aug)

Service Description

Can't decide between a traditional antenatal class, pregnancy yoga or hypnobirthing? Have all three in our unique, holistic course which combines everything you need to prepare for birth together! The Birth Preparation Course includes gentle yoga movement, breathing techniques and relaxation in six weekly classes for mum-to-be, followed by traditional antenatal education delivered in a 4hr workshop to help both you and your birth partner prepare for a confident birth. Once your baby has arrived, there will be a 2hr reunion which also includes an introduction to baby massage and calming techniques. The Birth Preparation Course includes: ACTIVE BIRTHING CLASSES (weekly 1.5hr sessions over six weeks for mum-to-be only) - Gentle yoga movement to relieve physical symptoms of pregnancy and to prepare the body for birth. Learn movements and positions to aid cervical dilation in labour and utilise gravity which can lead to a shorter, less painful labour. - Breathing techniques for each stage of labour to provide a calming focus, promote relaxation and reduce stress. Boost your pain relieving hormones and make contractions feel more manageable. - Guided relaxation with elements of hypnobirthing to reduce muscle tension, manage stress and anxiety and help mum-to-be feel more focused and in control. ** These sessions take place on Wednesday evenings from 7.30-9pm at Plymouth Wellbeing Centre from 28th May - 9th July (excluding 25th June) ** BIRTH PREPARATION WORKSHOP (a 4hr group workshop for mum-to-be plus birth partner) - To help both mum-to-be and her birth partner prepare for labour and birth by exploring the options available and help them to make informed decisions about their care. The session will include: - Process of birth - ​Positions/movements for labour/birth - Breathing techniques - Stages of labour - Pain relief options - Induction/assisted delivery/c-section - Birth partners guide - Birth environment - Birth preferences - Role of hormones - Massage techniques ** The workshop will take place on Sunday 13th July from 1-5pm at our lovely venue overlooking the river at Ashtorre Rock, Saltash ** REUNION & BABY MASSAGE SESSION Enjoy a reunion with your fellow classmates and your new little arrivals! Chat and catch up over refreshments before learning some baby massage strokes and calming techniques. ** This session will take place on Sunday 12th October 2-4pm at Ashtorre Rock, Saltash £185 per couple for babies due end of July and August.