Child Birth preparation course
In this three-part course, Alison gently guides expectant parents through holistic birth preparation, offering practical tools for labour, insight into the birth process, and support for the transition into life after baby.
Course outline
Session one
Birth Plan
Preparing your mind and body for birth
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Writing a birth plan, how and why
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Exercises to prepare the pelvis and encourage babies optimal position for birth
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Breath exercises to help regulate and calm the mind.
Session Two
The start of labour
The birth process and what to expect
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Signs of labor starting 411 rule
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Difference between early and active labour.
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What to expect during the process
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Comfort measures, massage techniques
Session Three
Pushing and after baby is born, newborn care and breastfeeding
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Breathing while pushing, preparing yourself to push.
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After birth what to expect
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Newborn care
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Healing after birth transitioning into motherhood
