Why Childbirth
With Love?
Our classes are focused on reframing the way we look at birth and life after baby. Childbirth is a natural part of us and it should be a journey filled with love, pleasure, joy and not fear.
The topics covered and activities are geared towards strengthening the mind, preparing for a comfortable birth and preparing for your baby's arrival. Most importantly, to foster a deeper connection with yourself and your partner as you navigate this new terrain of parenthood.
Learning with
fun in mind!
Over four sessions, we integrate exercises to help couples build a stronger bond, trust and connection. We take evidence-based knowledge and chunk them into bite-sized information to help you learn better. We formulate step by step strategies to help with decision making, piece together tried and tested plans that will work for your family.
Through self-hypnosis, self-exploration and partner exercises together with role-playing, practical hands-on activities, our classes are created with an end goal in mind - changing the way you look at birth and parenthood whilst having fun along the way!
What is covered?
Session One
"Mind, Heart, Body Connection"
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Reframing the way we look at pain and childbirth
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Understanding fear and how the brain works
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The Oxytocin formula for a confident, calm birth
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Techniques for fear, anxiety release
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How do we tap into our subconscious mind
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Self-hypnosis for Childbirth
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The power of mindful meditation, affirmations & visualizations
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Connecting through breath work
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Labour of love language - reframing our words
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Connecting with my intuition
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Connecting with my partner
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Connecting with my baby
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Nourishing your birthing body: a holistic approach
Session Two
"Your Birthing Body"
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Your pelvic anatomy
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Your pelvic floor
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Changes to your body
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The importance of a balanced pelvis
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The importance of movement & gravity
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What types of positions to help baby engage
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What types of position to help baby descend in each stage of labour
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How to move on a daily basis to balance my pelvis
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Optimal maternal exercise & movements
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Common pregnancy discomforts (what can I do?)
Session Three
"Making Informed Choices"
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Understanding your birth options
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Birth Interventions
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Inductions
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Assisted delivery
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Vaginal examinations
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Episiotomy
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Caesarean belly birth
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Natural pain relief
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Medicated pain relief
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Waters breaking
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Writing your birth plan | My contingency plan
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Navigating the hospital
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Stages of labour | What is my body doing? | What to expect
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Signs of labour | When to head to the hospital
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Birth Partner Support - how to take charge
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Identifying challenges and navigating roadblocks in labour
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Coping techniques
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Labour and birth positions
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Optimal strategies for an epidural
Class Types
Session Four
"The Fourth Trimester"
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Creating your postpartum sanctuary
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How to organize your home
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Your breastfeeding journey
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The art of breastfeeding
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Is my baby getting enough?
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Hunger cues
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Other feeding methods
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Breast care and healing
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Understanding newborn sleep
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How to soothe my baby
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Mothershift - what happens to your body and mind
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From partners to parents
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Understanding a new relationship dynamic
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Communication
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Couple self-care
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Honouring yourself: self care
Group Class
In-person $575
Virtual $475
One-day Intensive Class
In-person $395
Virtual $295
Private Sessions
In-person $775
Virtual $675
Other
Class Options
Refresher Class
Catered to second time or more parents, our classes serve as a refresher to help you navigate down the once travelled journey. Giving you the confidence you need for birth, postpartum and how to manage a growing family.
VBAC Class
For Mothers who are wanting to explore a VBAC birth, this class prepares you mentally, emotionally and physically towards achieving the birth you desire
Multiple Blessings Preparation
Expecting twins/triplets? Congratulations on your blessings! Our preparation is tailored to your journey, providing you with optimum strategies to manage labour, birth and parenthood
Your Breastfeeding Journey
All about the breast! This class will cover the art of breastfeeding, how you can enjoy your breastfeeding journey, survive the first few weeks when baby arrives, breast care and more!
Your Fourth Trimester
Preparing you for baby and your postpartum journey, this class will help you navigate through the fourth trimester. Learning about baby care, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding and more.