BIRTH & POSTNATAL PREPARATION

"​Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood." -  Marie Curie

"Emily is very knowledgeable and friendly. She’s been a great support from the first time we met. She helped me to create my birth plan, decide on the most important aspects like pain relief, third stage of labour and explained the whole process of birth. Both my husband and I found all the information very helpful.' - Jo

My selection of antenatal  and postnatal preparation courses have been carefully structured, drawing on all of my experiences as a doula and hypnobirthing teacher, as well as current guidelines and evidence based research. You may choose to book one of my antenatal courses if you are not booking my full doula package or hypnobirthing course, but would like some personalised preparation, so you feel confident for the journey ahead. ​

PREPARING TO MEET YOUR NEW BABY
A brand new workshop and collaboration with Babygro Charity
Led by Amanda Lucas and Emily Bray

Saturday 15th October 2022
9.45am - 1.15pm at Cscape Pilates in Penryn

Amanda founded Babygro, as a charity in early 2021.  Her aim was to empower parents by bringing them trusted, evidence-based information. Her courses and Babygro book bring to life the very latest research on bonding and brain development. As a doula and antenatal teacher, Emily's passion is to normalise newborn behaviour and typical feelings felt by mothers and parents during this time so that they don't feel alone, but also know when to seek support, and where to access this. 

During the session,  Amanda will focus on the issues that evoke the most anxiety in new parents – feeding, crying and sleep.  Informed by insights from developmental research, as well as the support of the group, the aim is to empower parents to feel confident and reassured in their choices.  Emily will focus on navigating the fourth trimester as a parent, how to prepare for this transition and things to implement in to your postnatal plan. 

Our aim is for you and your baby to feel nurtured, nourished and connected, during the fourth trimester and beyond. 
£30
£25 for Emily's Hypnobirthing attendees
If you are facing financial challenges or would like to arrange a payment plan to spread the cost, please do get in touch. 

Please email Emily to book. 

BIRTH PLANNING COURSE
Covering all of the labour and birth options to help you decide on the most important aspects to you, so that you can make informed decisions. This is a great session to have inline with the birth options session you will have with your midwife. I will provide resources and templates to help you create your birth plan. 

  • 2 hour course booked at a convenient time for you and in the comfort of your own home
  • Birth plan template and additional online resources
  • Follow up email or consultation to see how your planning is going and answer any questions
Private course: £75
POSTNATAL PLANNING COURSE
Helping you bring joy and serenity to those early days,  weeks and months of parenthood.

Preparing for the time after you have had your baby is just as important as preparing for the birth of your baby. Reflecting on my work as a birth and postnatal doula, there is a noticeable difference in the positive experience of parents who prepared for the postnatal period. 

Course content:
  • The physical, emotional and hormonal changes that occur after having a baby
  • Postnatal care from a cultural perspective 
  • Hormones,  emotions and your energy
  • Your physical recovery
  • Yours and your babies sleep and safe sleep guidelines
  • How your newborn baby will feed 
  • Managing expectations - a day in the life with a newborn
  • Baby care essentials - we can cover bathing, nappy changing, baby wearing 
  • Helpful tips for preparing the home to make day to day life with a baby as smooth as possible 
  • Relationship with loved ones and the importance of self care
  • Practical planning
  • Where to ask for help and how to build your village
  • Writing your postnatal care plan 

What's included:
  • 2.5 hour course booked at a convenient time for you and in the comfort of your own home 
  • Resource book, postnatal care plan template, essential oil and relaxation download
Cost:
Private: £95
Group: £75 | £45 for Hypnobirthing attendees (2023 dates coming soon)
"The entire course was helpful. I had obviously read books and researched online, but it was nice to get a holistic overview. And there were things in there that were totally new for me and which really benefitted us" - Merel

TO BOOK A COURSE

Please complete the enquiry form below. I look forward to hearing from you.
​Payment plans are available so please contact me to discuss. ​

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