Rachel Cunliffe
Format: In PersonBirth Preference: Vaginal Birth
Wimbledon Village Starting 28/06/2023
This course is taught by Rachel Cunliffe from Barefoot Birthing in Wimbledon Village, South West London. Rachel is also a Birth and Postnatal Doula. The course venue is Allington Therapy, Suite 2, 2 Allington Cl, London SW19 5AP.
Course Schedule
Session 1
Date: Time:Session 2
Date: Time:Session 3
Date: Time:Session 4
Date: Time:
The course content covers everything you need to have a calm and confident birth experience, however birth happens:
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
- Induction methods
Welcoming your baby into the world
- Moving through unexpected turns- Assisted birth & caesarean birth
- Meeting your baby and the options you have
- Bonding with your baby
- Writing your birth choices and preferences
Included with the course:
- 8 hours of ‘live’ learning over 1, 2 or 4 sessions
- A printed course guide
- Affirmation card pack
- Relaxation audios
- Birth preference sheets
- Extensive online resource library covering all aspects of pregnancy care
Ongoing support:
- WhatsApp support from your teacher for any questions about your personal pregnancy situation, right up until you meet baby
- Access to the Parent Hub for up to one year post birth.
We keep the courses small so there is a minimum of 2 families and a maximum 6 families per course – the cost is for 2 people per booking, birth partners are encouraged to join too.
£384 for 2 people
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Refund and cancellation policy