As you progress through your pregnancy, you may be 

• wondering where to give birth and how best to prepare for it.

• feeling pressurized by the medical system to do things that do not feel right to you, such as induction. 

• anxious that your partner won’t understand your needs and how best to support you.

• fearful of what is ahead especially if it's your first baby or if you’ve had a difficult prior birth experience.

• feeling disconnected from your partner or wishing that they knew everything you have read about but finding it hard to share it with them. 

 

As the partner you may be feeling

• unclear as to your role in the birth and how best to support your partner

• afraid of becoming a parent and of the changes a baby may bring to your life.  

• irritated about being told what to do!

 

Don't worry, all these feelings are so natural especially when it's the first time as it's hard to know what to expect! 

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To help you save time and access the best information in a clear and concise format, I run a 2 day private birth preparation workshop designed to help you both feel:

• ready, connected and excited about the birth of your baby.

• empowered when communicating with your caregivers so you remain in control of your birthing process.

• clear about what you can do to create the best conditions for the birth and post-natal time by learning the most useful aspects of hypnobirthing, active birth and acupressure massage. 

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“It was precious to have someone with such enthusiasm, sensitivity and in-depth knowledge to come to our home to prepare us for having our first baby. Julie covered such a breadth of information, all of it so fundamental, and looking back, I used so much of it!" IZZY 

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Day 1

• Understanding what kind of environment a birthing woman needs for her body to relax and open and what can impede the flow of labour. 

• The crucial role of the birthing partner(s) as the protector, supporter, and communicator. 

• Check list for labour and practical information on how to create a smooth transfer if you are not giving birth at home. 

• Space for both of you to express your fears, worries and anxieties  in a supportive and mediated environment. 

• Powerful hypnobirthing relaxation techniques for the mum and her partner to instantly relax and "stay in the zone" throughout labour. 

• Simple and effective massage and acupressure techniques to bring physical and emotional support. to the birthing woman. 

• optimum labouring positions for the mum, and how to help encourage your baby be in a good position. 

• what to expect and do as labour unfolds through the early and later first stage, "transition", and 2nd stage. 

• Precious tips on how to protect the 3rd stage of labour (bonding time and birth of the placenta). 

 

Day 2 

• Helping you with your birth plan and preparing for other scenarios in case the birth unfolds in a different way. 

• Understanding common medical  interventions so you can make informed decisions and still feel empowered should you need them. 

• basics of breastfeeding so you immediately know what to do (and avoid!) when your baby arrives. 

• Pre-natal pelvic floor exercises, perineum massage and post-natal care to help you heal well and fast. 

• revision of birth positions, relaxation and massage techniques so you have fully integrated them. 

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"Julie had thoroughly prepared every aspect for an expectant mother, ranging from the practicalities right through to the emotional ups and downs and how to deal with them.  I found Julie empathetic and intuitive when dealing with my mother and my partners’ concerns. She was patient, kind and knowledgeable, and really empowered me to follow the birth I wanted." SARAH 

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To book, please

• fill in the form below. 

• Click here to book your 2 days (If possible I recommend you allow at least a week between the 2 days to give yourselves more time to digest the information). 

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