Positive Birth - Birth Coaching Course (Copy)

Positive Birth - Birth Coaching Course

For mamas & support people to learn effective and practical skills to prepare the body and mind for having a baby.

Location

Haumoana, Hawke's Bay

Duration

Format

In person

Full course: 8x 2 hour women only sessions, over 8 weeks, plus 1x 4.5 hr support person skills session.

One-on-One: 2 x 2.5 hr sessions plus 1x 4.5 hr support person session

Weekend Intensive: 2 x 4 hr sessions

What is this service

The Positive Birth Course is a group or one-on-one in-person skills based course which prepares your body and mind for having a baby, reduces fear and anxiety, increases confidence and eases pregnancy and birth pain.
The support person session is also a group or one-on-one in-person hands-on skills based workshop with effective and practical techniques to support the pregnant and labouring woman.
Di has been teaching these courses since 1996.

Who is it for

Mamas preparing for birth and their support people.

What to expect

You will learn techniques to help you stay in harmony with the challenges of pregnancy and birth, which build your physical and mental strength, courage and trust in the process.
Breathing and body awareness techniques.
Simple yoga stretches for deep relaxation, balancing and opening of the body and mind.
Natural pain management techniques.
Acupressure, homeopathy and naturopathy for pre, post and during labour.
Partners learn:
- Simple massage and touch techniques for deep relaxation.
- Ways to create more space and flexibility in the pelvis.
Participants receive an extensive manual and video/booklet for home practice, a muka tie for baby's umbilical cord and a discount on post birth bodywork for mama or baby.