THE MOTHERSHIP ANTENATAL

// Antenatal, postnatal and hypnobirthing in one comprehensive course. Take the overwhelm out of birth prep and planning for new parenthood.
// Meet with other expectant parents in the community. A relaxed and informal way to learn and connect.
// Welcoming of all family types and birth preferences. Feel supported in your unique path to parenthood.
// Extra online classes and resources available before and after the in-person course.

The weekend group courses take place across one Saturday session in-person (11:00 - 17:00) followed by a two hour Zoom session two weeks later.

The in-person Saturday workshop covers:

A Calm and Confident Pregnancy and Birth
- Introduction to the hypnobirthing philosophy
- Learning how to release fear
- The power of reframing anxious thoughts
- The science behind the mind body connection
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- How a body is designed to give birth

Birth Choices
- Birth place choices
- Pain relief options / comfort measures
- Care providers and birth team options
- Making informed decisions
- Packing lists and practical preparation tips

Preparing your mind and body for birth
- The stages of labour – applying hypnobirthing tools and supporting your physiology in all scenarios
- Creating an oxytocin-friendly environment

The online follow up session covers:
- Induction methods
- Moving through unexpected turns
- Assisted birth & caesarean birth
- Meeting your baby and the options you have
- Writing your birth choices and preferences

In addition to the course, you will also get access to The Mindful Birth Group Parent Hub which includes:

- Weekly Pregnancy Yoga live on Zoom (and recorded)
- Monthly Pregnancy Relaxation/Hypnobirthing practice sessions sessions live on Zoom (and recorded)
- A live 1:1 session with a postnatal doula
- ‘Ask the midwife’ chat group
- An e-Learning Zone with on-demand videos

Bookable via The Mindful Birth Group website