birth confidence
half day workshop
We know;
- “Birth is Full of Emotion, Driven by Hormones and affected by cultural beliefs” Odent 2004
- that fear and stress slow your labour and increase your pain
- being fit, calm, mobile and confident creates a better childbirth experience
- partners need confidence
The perfect program to reduce fear and anxiety to help you feel confident & embrace pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood....
Our Birth Confidence Workshop includes:-
- Strategies for a Confident Birth
- TENS for Labour
- Use of the gym ball
- Massage
- Meditation/Inner Calm
- Breathing
- Staying Mobile
- Staying Upright
- Support Strategies for partners
Strategies for a Positive Pregnancy
- Posture & Back Care
- How to Stay Fit Safely
- Pelvic Floor Preservation
This dynamic and practical workshop aims to increase your confidence and skills for labour, and improve mental inner strength. We also teach massage and discuss slings. This provides a great opportunity to improve your comfort, posture and well-being during pregnancy, and to prepare you for labour and motherhood. It is a fun and interactive workshop, and a great way for your partner/support person to learn with you.
The workshop is open to all women of Geelong.
Workshop Location
St John of God Hospital, Myers St, Geelong
Education Room - Clancy House
Free underground parking on Sunday
Workshop Time
9am – 1pm on a Sunday
Bookings and confirmation of attendance is essential
Workshop Dates
When classes are full we schedule new classes throughout the year.
Please call or email us to avoid disappointment.
2010 Dates – 10th January, 21st March, 16th May, 11th July, 12th September, 31st October, 5th December