Empowered Birthing Workshop Berwick

This workshop is designed to empower all pregnant women and their partners (or support person) with the knowledge and skills they need to feel confident and ready for labour, birth and beyond. We will explore various techniques that are practical and relevant giving yourself, partner and baby the best foundation for a positive birth experience. The workshop will include:

• Yoga poses for different stages of labour

• Breathing techniques for labour & birth

• The importance of visualisation, relaxation & sound

• Optimal birthing positions

• The different stages of labour and what to expect

• Creating a birth plan as a couple

• Options when things don’t go to plan

• Partner involvement – it’s not just about our Mums to be!

• Massage & other techniques your partner can use during labour

• Creating a calm and positive environment for labour

• Question and answer time with a handout to take home

This workshop complements hospital or other classes and is also an excellent refresher for those who are already parents. Best attended by both Mum to be and Partner but also highly beneficial if attended by Mum to be only. Everyone is welcome at Body Yoga!

Where:Body Yoga Studio, 1/15 Blackburne Square Berwick

When: Sunday 9th February 2014

Time: 1.00 –4.00pm

Cost: $80.00 per person/couple

Ph: 9796 2500 or book online (www.bodyyoga.com.au - go to the timetable page)

Payment due on booking (non-refundable or transferable)

$80.00 per couple