Breathe Move Birth Workshop - Term 1

Service Description

Welcome to our Breathe Move Birth Workshop, a comprehensive program designed to empower and prepare expectant parents for the transformative journey of childbirth. During our workshop, you and your birth partner will delve into a range of essential topics, including: · Understanding “the why” behind: gain insights into the roles of the nervous system, hormones and key tissues such as the psoas and pelvic floor in the birthing process. · Coping techniques for labour: Learn a variety of effective sensation management strategies, from breathing to hands-on techniques by your birth partner. · Birth positions and movement: By exploring the dynamics of the pelvis, discover optimal positions, movements and hands on techniques tailored to each stage of labour. · Partner support and involvement: Explore the vital role of birth partners and discover how they can provide valuable support during labour and birth. · Incorporating Real Birth Stories: Benefit from techniques demonstrated through birth stories attended and filmed by us. · Bonus: Receive a comprehensive handout for home practice and to take with you to birth, along with tips for creating a birth plan (preference) and a postpartum plan. This unique workshop, held in Wellington, offers invaluable insights and learnings that may not be readily available elsewhere in New Zealand, making it an ideal complement to your antenatal classes. Led by experienced yoga & movement teacher and mother, Emma, our classes offer a unique blend of expertise and nurturing support. As a certified specialist in Pre- & Postnatal Yoga and a Certified Body Ready Method pro®, Emma brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the science of birth, ensuring you receive an invaluable learning experience. Here's what some of our past participants have to say: "Best workshop ever! All mummas and birth partners need to attend." "Thank you for always giving everything in your classes, lots of valuable takeaways and the practical tips for dads are incredibly useful!" "Thank you for a fun and informative workshop, you have a very clear way of explaining things in a supportive approach." Morning and afternoon snacks will be provided. There will be a 40-minute lunch break—feel free to bring your own lunch or pop to the nearby bakery or café. Earlybird pricing ends 14 March 2025.