Holistic Antenatal Education Course
Attend our Holistic Antenatal Education Course from 25+ weeks, giving you plenty of time to prepare and learn before your baby / babies arrive.
Location: Jai Yoga Studio, Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7AZ
HOLISTIC ANTENATAL EDUCATION COURSE
3 X 2 hour theory and practical workshop | £185 per couple per course
OR £65 per couple per session (please ask for more information)
This is the perfect opportunity to prepare yourself, baby and your birth partner during your pregnancy for birth and beyond. Learn through our holistic methods about labour and the important role for your birth partner or person who will support you during birth. You will practice and learn breathing exercises, mindful active labour positions and massage techniques. We include Hypno-birthing style yoga mantra, affirmations and guided relaxation tips to benefit your pregnancy, birth, baby and beyond.
This course will help you understand the hormones and mechanics of your body during birth and is designed to prepare you physically, mentally and emotionally for a positive birth experience including c-section birth.
You can attend this workshop on your own, with your birth partner or someone who can support you on your journey to parenthood.
Booking required.
+ WHAT WE COVER
Session 1
Welcome
An introduction to the course and what to expect.
Hello circle intro and sharing.
How do you know you have gone into labour?
How do I know labour has started.
What is a contraction.
Why is my body doing this.
The stages of labour.
Places to birth and prepare for different birthing environments.
Birth wishes - How to make decisions and give meaningful informed consent in the moment - and the importance of this.
How, when and why holistic practice, yoga and mindfulness can support Birth including c-sections.
Coping strategies using the breathing exercise (practical seated)
Yoga positions and movement for labour (practical movement optional)
Massage and birth ball to help you and baby during pregnancy and birth (practical movement optional)
Mindfulness and birth partner roles in birthing.
Closing circle
Q&A. Preparation for session 2.
Session 2
Welcome
Quick reflection from session 1.
Hormones & medical and holistic pain relief options including c-sections.
The role of hormones.
Importance of the ‘positive feedback loop.’
Clear explanations of possible medical interventions, and when and why these sometimes have a much needed place.
Pain relief options, natural, holistic and medical.
Essential birth partner tips - what to do, when.
Hypnobirthing style techniques, mantra and affirmation (practical seated)
Yoga relaxation / nidra (practical seated)
What to expect straight after my baby / babies arrive.
The early days with your newborn, giving time to the 4th trimester**
Building confidence and support for both you and your birth partner.
The first hour post birth – skin to skin contact, cord clamping, placenta delivery and newborn checks.
Life with your newborn – Once you are home, some practical tips and suggestions to help you during your fourth trimester.
Healing and postpartum care.
Yoga post pregnancy and the benefits to you and baby for a calmer start to parenthood.
Weekly support when you attend our yoga for pregnancy and postnatal classes.
Signposting and additional support available to you and your birth partner.
Closing circle - Q&A. Preparation for session 3.
Session 3
Welcome
Q&A’s following up from session 1 & 2.
Relax and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Get to know other couples better and start building a support network for you and your growing family.
Yoga with Jai - Free support groups on whatsapp & facebook.
ENQUIRE | Private group booking 6 couples
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07738390113