Calmer Birth
Calmer Birth Workshop
Mindful birthing is a carefully thought out one day programme designed to teach you relaxation techniques, breathing excerises and self hyosis to suport you through a comfortable and calm birth.
During the day we will teach you the art of using your own natural birthing instincts. We will aslo work though fears and anxieties you may have around birth in order to eliviate these and prevent them getting in the way of you having the birth you desire
On this one day workshop you will learn
- How the body works with regards to birth
- How to manage your contractions
- How to release fear surrounding birth - and where it all came from in the first place
- To remain calm and in control
- Valuable relaxation tools
- How to use breathing techniques through different stages of labour
- How to feel more confident about having an Calmer Birth
The Benefits of Calmer Birthing
Mindful has many benefits;
- Reduces or eliminates pain
- Reduces the need for medical interventions such as chemical anaesthesia and episiotomy
- Reduces tiredness during labour, leaving the mother fresh, awake and energised as she births her baby
- Possible shortened labour by hours due to relaxation of the muscles
- Reduces risk of pelvic floor damage
- Great for bonding as brings the mother, baby and birthing companion together in a wonderful birthing experience
- Really involves the birth companion
- Can almost entirely eliminate postnatal discomfort and baby blues, reduces postnatal depression
- Great for baby, babies are better adjusted, happier and often very alert
- Birthing is returned to the beautiful, peaceful experience that nature intended it to be
The Calmer Birth Workshop is a great alturnative for anyone who cannot commit themselves or do not wish to complete the full HypnoBirthing Course.
Classes
The classes can be either in a small group or on a 1-2-1 basis.
They are suitable at almost any stage of pregnancy. It is never too early or late to start.
'Top up' sessions or hypnotherapy sessions to deal with specific issues around childbirth are also available. The classes themselves are small and have the capacity for up to 4 mothers and their birth companions.
Included in each course
Free with each course: Childbirth Without Fear Book, Relaxation and Birth Affirmation CD, Course Handouts, ongoing telephone and email support.
Where?
One Day Calmer Birth Workshops are held in Brighton and Worthing
When?
The classes are run at weekends between 10am - 4.30pm, with a 45 minute lunch break. Please see our Courses and Worksops Mindful Birthing Page for next dates.
WE LIMIT PLACES TO 3-4 COUPLES PER CLASS SO EARLY BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
CLASSES CAN BE STARTED ANYTIME IN PREGNANCY FROM AS EARLY AS 19 WEEKS
20% EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT IF BOOKED UP TO 7 DAYS AFTER YOUR 20 WEEK SCAN
Your investment
All prices are per couple (mother and birth companion). Birthing companions play an important role and whilst mums on their own are welcome you may gain more benefits from your chosen birthing partner attending.
Classes (4-6 couples): £99
One-2-One sessions in the comfort of your own home: £199
Group discount: If you know 2 or more couples who would be interested in
arranging an exclusive course for you all we can arrange the course and
we offer a group discount.
For expectant mums late in their pregnancy, Julie offers focused sessions to teach breathing for birth, relaxation and management of pain and fear. The cost is £65 per hour.
What next?
To discuss your booking, call Julie on 07900 883618 or email your enquiry to info@begintolive.co.uk and she will get in touch as soon as possible.
If you wish to make a booking, please email info@begintolive.co.uk detailing:
- Your Name
- Address
- Contact numbers
- Estimated due date
- Date of class you wish to attend
Julie will call you to discuss possible class times and dates and forward a registration form to confirm the exact booking. Please see Courses and Events page for details of next available dates, or please contact Julie to discuss any other locations and possible dates.
Please note - to confirm your booking you will be required to pay a non-returnable deposit of £25. Payments are accepted by online payemt through Google Checkout below, cheque or cash. You will be provided with a receipt.