Birth preparation sessions
I believe that good preparation is key to a better labour and birth experience. It is not always best to go into such an important moment of your life with your eyes closed, and the attitude of just go with the flow. Many woman have come out from births thinking this was the best way, and have felt that the labour and birth was taken out of their control unnecessary, or with thoughts of "what if I just waited a bit longer...." Many women/couples have come to me for support as second time mothers/parents because of having negative, even scary memories from their first experiences. More and more first time parents are now getting more support. These classes are designed to give parents, whether first or subsequent pregnancies a better outcome from labour and birth. Going into it without fear but excitement. It is an amazing moment bringing a new life into the world, you deserve to enjoy it as much as possible.
If you go into pregnancy, labour and birth with positive thoughts and good preparation, as well as lots of information for you to make decisions based on what YOU want, the outcome can be so much more memorable for all the right reasons.
What is included in the sessions -
Session 1 -- Birth physiology - why it is important to relax
- Relaxation techniques for pregnancy - including showing partner massage ideas
- Birth plans/preferences - what to think about, what to include, what to exclude, whats important to you, discussions on pain relief both natural and medical - hand outs on pro's and cons
- Questions and answer session
session 2
- Preparing the room for labour - what to take with you to hospital to make it more 'homely and relaxing'
- What to have at home
- What to have in your bag
- Signs of knowing you are in labour
- Stages of labour and what to expect
- How to support a woman in labour - giving tips on how to be a hands on partner
- Questions and answers session
At both sessions you will receive handouts which will give you more information. Each session lasts approximately 2 1/2 hours.
Sessions are in peoples own home.
If, after going through the birth preparation sessions you would like to book me as your birth doula, I would deduct the cost of the course from the birth package cost.
