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 private antenatal 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. ​

BIRTH PREPARATION COURSE
Covering all aspects of labour, birth and the immediate postnatal period. I use evidence based information to help you understand your options, learn tools for managing each stage of labour and practical tips for your partner, so that you have the best team and preparation for a positive birth experience. We will cover baby care essentials, feeding and your postnatal care plan. 

Course content:
  • Your birth preferences - clarifying your wishes and exploring your care preferences
  • Birth physiology – the labouring body and how to create a good environment for birth hormones
  • Understanding the stages of labour,  how you might expect to feel and ways to find comfort 
  • Tools for remaining calm through changes and different situations 
  • Practical information and ways to support you having a calm, positive birth during Covid-19
  • How your birth partner can support you, giving them practical tips and ways to help you, making sure they feel confident and involved
  • Pain relief options
  • Massage and breathing techniques 
  • Discuss any specific topics relevant for your birth and provide research and information where needed
  • Preparing for a home birth, hospital birth, birth centre birth, caesarean birth and induction of labour 
  • Information on feeding and getting the right support early on
  • Guiding you on what to pack in your hospital bag and practical information for preparing the home 
  • Talking through your postnatal care plan - looking after you physically and emotionally in the fourth trimester 

What's included:
  • 6 hour preparation course booked at a convenient time for you (usually taught over 2 sessions) and in the comfort of your own home
  • A comprehensive birth preparation pack, templates and online resources
  • Ongoing support to answer questions
Cost: £150
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
Cost: £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
"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

Book the three course bundle: £245 (Private: taught over 9 hours)

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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