For pregnant women and their birthing partners
(suitable for women after 12 weeks)
Tutors: Nerissa Fields and Adam Newman-Turner
Venue: St. Anne's Church Hall, corner of Letchworth Road and Westfield Road
Payment see below.
The course will consist of two Saturdays, the first being Yoga with Nerissa and the second Shiatsu with Adam.
The first session will work on yoga movements that are useful in pregnancy as well as yoga movements appropriate for labour. There will be work too with the role of both breath and sound, working with the breath is the key element in labour. Birthing positions and how partners can work together will be explored. Partners will also be taught basic massage techniques useful for labour ?and beyond! A video of birth will be shown and one to two couples from a previous session will be asked to come in with their baby to share their birth experience with us. Although the perfect birth cannot be guarantee, what we are working on is to be prepared for every eventuality.
The second session with Adam will work with some basic shiatsu techniques which will be useful both in pregnancy and labour. Adam will focus on three/four simple techniques which can help to relax and support aching backs, reduce the pain of contractions and reduce the urge to push too early. Shiatsu can be used to stimulate and release the natural energy that will ease and support the natural labour process. Throughout the course, emphasis will be given to the safe application of simple techniques with specific guidance to avoid any unwanted or unsafe reactions.
Both sessions will look at the practical role of partners in labour. Please wear loose clothing and bring a blanket and a firm pillow to each session.
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NB Please pay Nerissa in advance, cheque or cash. Cheques made out to relevant tutor please.