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An in person, weekend workshop with a small group of local parents facilitated by two experienced Royal Surrey Midwives. Learn techniques to support a more comfortable pregnancy and labour including acupressure and massage, Biomechanics & breathing and comfort techniques. Our Practical Preparation for birth workshop combines an understanding of Biomechanics (for pregnancy and birth), hormone regulation and psychology to help you prepare your mind, body, and birth partner for birth. Your Birth Partner will finish this workshop with a range of practical skills and techniques to aid you in your physical and emotional comfort.
This practical preparation course is a great add on for clients attending our Birth and Beyond Complete, Core and Hypnobirthing classes
Birth & Beyond Partner Preparation Workshop includes:
In detail
This course is suitable from 28 weeks.
The Couple’s Workshop and accompanying handbook will teach you:
The course price entitles two adults to attend.
*Hypnobirthing techniques are used during this session. If you have a mental health diagnosis or neurological condition some activities may not be suitable. Please discuss with your mental health team, GP or the Jasmine team before attending the session or commencing any hypnobirthing practice.
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Rydes Hill Preparatory School & Nursery, Aldershot Road, GU2 8BP (the main entrance is accessed via Broad Street)
This class involves the practice of different birthing positions in addition to biomechanical techniques. We recommend that the pregnant parent wears comfortable clothing they can move easily in. We recommend trousers/legging rather than skirts and dresses.
Prior to the practical techniques you will be asked to complete a medical form to ensure your safety. To reduce time please try to complete the form prior to the workshop (found in the course documents by clicking on the name of your course in your profile and scrolling down tp the bottom of the new page).
Please bring a completed copy to the session, or email a digital copy to the team prior to the workshop. If you answer yes to any of the questions please get in touch with the education team (rsch.birthandbeyond@nhs.net) so that we can discuss your individual requirements prior to the session.