Workshops with Clare

Preparing for Birth - A Yoga Workshop

4 hour workshop, with snacks and refreshments at Little Dippers, Brighton. Dates and times for next session to be confirmed - planned for September/October.

To reserve a place please email to book in.ga pr eg b

£95 / couple

This birthing workshop is designed for mamas and papas to be (and/or birth partners, who are also very welcome). The workshop will consist of:

• Welcome & introductions (with 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.

• We cover - 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; 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.

Spaces are limited as we prefer to keep the groups small allowing each couple time and space to ask questions and not feel intimidated by a large group.

To book your place, please call Clare on 07908 949419 or email clare@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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