Birth Classes for body, mind and spirit


Feel confidant, inspired and prepared to birth.

 

For the expectant mother, being prepared to give birth means feeling confident and inspired. To me this means having a good understanding of:

  • your body and the birth process
  • the choices and  the challenges you will meet
  • your personal strength
  • trust and how to generate it in yourself, your support people and the birth process.

For the father/partner it means understanding:

  • and feeling confident in the birth process
  • how you can support your partner
  • how you might feel and your needs

My aim is to have you complete the classes feeling truly prepared.
Teaming the knowledge you need with the wisdom your body already knows.

Topics covered in the classes

For the body

  • What's happening to you and your body in the lead up to giving birth
  • How to know when you are in labour
  • When to go to hospital, how to labour at home
  • How the body functions to help give birth 
  • How the hormone system works during birth
  • How your baby takes part in the birth process
  • Support during labour - the father's role, the doula, midwife
    and obstetrician roles
  • Active Birth - allowing your instincts to guide you
  • Pain relief - all of your options, natural and medical
  • Post natal support, breastfeeding support

For the mind

  • Birth Options: medical/natural, Obstetrician/ Midwife/Doula what is your ideal mix?
  • All the alternatives and options available so you can make appropriate choices for you and your baby (including water birth and lotus birth)
  • Communicating and working with your care providers
  • Understanding hospital policies and your choices and rights within the hospital system.
  • Possible obstacles and how to overcome them

For the spirit

  • How your emotions effect the process of birth
  • Having a strong sense of birth as a rite of passage
  • Feeling a connection to the miracle of birth
  • Feeling connected to your baby
  • Exploring your needs
  • Exploring your fears
  • Relaxation - Calm birth – Massage
  • Post Natal Depression – how to reduce the risks
  • Confidence, trust and relaxation - the vital ingredients

These Childbirth Preparation Classes are for people who are wanting to explore the process of birth and the transformational journey it is taking them on.

Classes are conducted using a relaxed, inclusive and explorative style conversation along with exercises, the latest DVD's and relaxation techniques.  The group is intimate with approximately 6 couples, this allows for a relaxing and personal environment. You will be provided with comprehensive notes and reference material and a light supper.

 

"My vision and dream for these birth classes is to help ignite the knowing, the passion, the power and the courage that giving birth can awaken in women along with supporting men to feel confident and trusting in their woman's power to do it!.” Anna Urbanski

 

$350 per couple, Concessions available.
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Contact Anna on 9718 1239, 0408 954 120 anna@openingtolife.com.au.