Birth & Postnatal Workshop
Pregnancy, birth, and becoming a new parent can seem like an overwhelming journey into the unknown.
Do you know what to expect from labour and birth? Are you clear about your rights and choices? Are you worried about caring for a new-born baby? Maybe you want to breastfeed but don’t know much about latch and attachment.
It doesn’t have to be a time of anxiety and fear. With some preparation and support, you can approach this transitional period with excitement and joy. With Kirstie's qualifications as a life coach, doula, trauma rewind practitioner, and trainee counsellor, she creates a fully holistic and bespoke workshop.
During this comprehensive workshop, we will cover everything included in The Essex Birth Company's Birth Preparation Workshop and the Postnatal Planning Workshop, plus additional content to support your journey.
By the end of our time together, you will feel confident about your pregnancy, knowledgeable about your labour and birth, and excited about the postnatal period. Kirstie is also an experienced infant feeding peer supporter, which can be very helpful.
Join us for this extensive workshop and empower yourself for a positive and informed experience during this special time.
Further discussion topics
In addition to the content from the individual Birth Preparation and Postnatal Planning Workshops (please take a look at these pages), this comprehensive package includes the following topics:
Antenatal expression of colostrum: Learn the benefits and techniques for antenatal colostrum harvesting.
Birth rights and obstetric risk: Understand your rights and the risks associated with various obstetric interventions.
Bishop’s score and the ‘favourable’ cervix: Explore the Bishop’s score and what it means for labour progression.
Induction methods and decision making: Gain insight into different induction methods and how to make informed decisions about this intervention.
Assisted delivery and caesarean birth choices: Learn about the options and implications of assisted deliveries and caesarean births.
Factors increasing medical or caesarean birth likelihood: Identify factors that may lead to a higher likelihood of medical or caesarean births. How to reduce these risks.
Labour and birth for birth partners: Equip birth partners with knowledge and strategies to support you during labour and birth.
The first forty days: Explore the expectations and traditional methods for the postpartum period in western culture.
‘Normal’ nappies and poop: Understand what to expect with new-born nappies and poop.
Feeding options: Discuss breastfeeding, formula feeding, and responsive feeding.
Expressing and storing breast milk: Learn how to express and store breast milk safely.
Hunger cues: Recognize and respond to your baby's hunger cues.
Postnatal depression and mental health: Address postnatal depression, trauma and strategies for maintaining mental health wellness and if necessary, recovery.
Optimising sleep: Tips for improving sleep, safer sleeping practices, and setting realistic expectations.
General baby care: Covering essential baby care practices such as bathing, nappy changing, entertainment, tummy time, cord care, and recognising signs of wellness and jaundice.
Pelvic floor rehabilitation: Guidance on pelvic floor recovery with postnatal yoga techniques.
Self-care as a non-negotiable: Emphasize the importance of self-care and how to incorporate it into your daily life.
This package ensures you are confident, prepared, and empowered for the journey ahead, providing you with the knowledge and support to thrive during your pregnancy, birth, and postnatal period.
“ I highly recommend Kirstie to anyone wanting to feel safe, empowered and excited about their birth experience. ”
Birth preparation client 2022
Workshop Details
Antenatal, labour and birth: 6 hours split into two 3-hour sessions.
Postnatal planning: 3 hours in a single session.
During these sessions, we will cover a comprehensive 150-page guide created by The Essex Birth Company, packed with valuable support information. We will work through this guide together to ensure you have all the knowledge and confidence you need.
Cost: £400 for a total of 9 hours, covering both the birthing person and birth partner(s).
Additional Options: Birth Pool and TENS Machine Hire: Available as add-ons.
Locations: I can facilitate sessions via Zoom, in your home or in my home overlooking the Essex countryside with tea and cake.
Note: Consultation is not available during labour and birth. If this is something you would like to add please get in touch or take a look at my birth doula package
Join us for this detailed workshop to ensure you are fully prepared and supported throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journey.