My birth preparation classes give you the information you need to make empowered decisions that are right for you and your family. Created by a qualified Hypnobirthing practitioner and training developer, the evidence-based information is given to you in an informal learning environment designed to promote a calm, relaxed state-of-mind. Check out my testimonials to see what other people think of the course.
The 6 week course covers:
- what your place of birth options are
- what happens to your body during the stages of labour
- pain relief options available to you at home and in hospital
- interventions that might be offered to you from sweeps to sections and everything in between
- breathing techniques for pregnancy and labour
- positions that may help you birth your baby
- what happens when the placenta is delivered
- infant feeding and normal feeding behaviours.
With Hypnobirthing techniques threaded through each of the sessions you will be helped to relieve any anxiety you may feel about childbirth; learn tools to aid calmness throughout the labour and help you overcome any fear you may have. You will be encouraged to realise your true potential and see birth as the beautiful and exciting experience it can be!
The classes are just for those who are pregnant, except for the fifth session where you have the opportunity to bring your birth partner/s along so they can understand the important role they have in providing practical, physical and emotional support in your labour. They can also meet other birth partners and discuss any concerns they may have too.
There will be plenty of opportunity to talk through your own unique circumstances, reflect on your experience and discuss different approaches to how you can navigate the maternity system. The classes are suitable from approximately 14 weeks of pregnancy and are just as useful for parents-to-be who already have children as they are first-time parents. Whatever your birth choices are or will be, they will be supported in the judgement-free environment.
Stockport Birth Services antenatal classes are held at Orange Bloom Yoga Studio in the heart of Hazel Grove. The 6 week term is £90 and each class lasts 2 hours.
For the next available dates and to book your space please visit the Store page of this website.