Birthing Workshop : Birth Better Together

Sep09201812:00 am

Map of Karawara, Western Australia
Where
George Burnett Leisure Centre, Manning Road, Karawara, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
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When
Sunday, 9 Sep 2018
Call
0431 074 229
Website
www.barefootbabesyoga.com
Bookings
www.barefootbabesyoga.com/birthingworkshops.html

Description

While you've been preparing for the birth of your baby...
Has your partner been preparing too?
Does he know what his role is in labour?
Is he unsure of what to do or how he can help?
Are you confident that he will be able to support you in labour?

It's difficult for men to know what role they play in the labour process and the birth of your baby. They know they are expected to be there to "support you" but what does that really mean?

A Barefoot Babes Birthing Workshop prepares you and your partner to actively work together, so that you get the support you need and you both get the most out of your birthing experience. Your partner will develop an understanding of the process of labour and how you experience it, they will learn how to support you throughout each stage, as well as how to assist you in making decisions if complications arise.

 


Schedule / Itinerary

The Barefoot Babes Birthing Workshop runs for 3 hours, over which we cover the topics of; Stages of Labour, Pain Relief, Birthing Positions and Interventions in Labour. There is a strong focus on developing an understanding of how you and your partner play a role within each of these areas and how you can best work together.

Stages of Labour examines not only the way in which labour progresses but more importantly how you feel during each stage, what decisions you may need to make and how your partner can support you.

In Pain Relief we discuss our understanding of pain and the concept of "positive pain". We develop an understanding of both natural and medical forms of pain relief, how the birth partner can assist in natural pain relief and help the labouring women make decisions about medical pain relief.

With Birthing Positions we develop an understanding of the importance of the physical positing of a woman's body during labour and how the partner can physically support the women in a variety of positions.

Interventions looks at the number of ways in which labour can be managed and augmented. This includes inductions, the use of syntocin, epidurals, instrumental delivery and ceasareans. We examine the benefits, risks and alternatives to each and learn how to make decisions when interventions are suggested during labour.

Each topic discussed includes an element of group discussion, partnered discussion and practical activities with your partner. There is plenty of time to engage with your partner, share ideas and gain an understanding of how you both play a key part in the birth of your baby.

The workshop also includes a file of handouts (to reinforce your learning) as well as tea, coffee and snacks.