Workshops

Preparing For Birth - A Yoga Workshop

Yoga Mamas Birthing Workshops are designed for mamas and papas to be (and/or birth partners, who are also very welcome) to prepare for birth and beyond. All the essential information to help during this time of great change is delivered clearly, in a friendly and warm environment.

Workshops consist of:

• Welcome & introductions (with yummy snacks & refreshments).

• A talk by Brighton midwife, Gaynor Shephard, who has over ten years experience delivering babies both in hospital and in the community (home births). There will be plenty of time for questions throughout.

• Yoga positions and breathing to aid delivery by Clare Maddalena.

• Details provided on: what to expect when birthing; what happens to the body; what are contractions; the stages of labour; useful positions; movements and breathing to stay calm and help things along; tips and tools for birth partners; pain relief options both natural and medical; what's induction; and tips for the early days with your newborn.

• Finally Clare will finish the session with a relaxation session (yoga nidra) which will include positive affirmation and journeying to set the intention (and hopefully create the reality!!!) for a beautiful and calm birth experience.

A full booklet is provided that you take away and can refer to as and when needed.

This 4-5 hour workshop takes place at Little Dippers, Brighton. Dates for the next workshop to be confirmed - 10am-3pm.

£100 / couple (with a £50 non-refundable deposit will secure your place)

To reserve a place please email info@yogamamas.co.uk

Testimonials:

"Both my husband and I found the Preparing For Birth workshop very useful.  We attended the course during my second pregnancy and it was a great reminder of what was to come and also helped greatly in alleviating my anxiety after a difficult and long first labour. I felt the course focuses on all aspects of labour and is very informative about the realities of giving birth." Laura Hodgson, Brighton

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