Home Birth Preparation Workshops
Are you ready for a home birth? Feeling anxious about being away from a hospital setting?
Have you written an informed birth plan and considered your options if a transfer to the hospital becomes necessary?
Are you aware of your rights and the decisions you might need to make during the birth process?
Would you like to understand the stages of labour, how to support yourself, and what will happen to your body and baby during birth?
These are just a few of the topics we cover in our home birth preparation workshops, but there's so much more to learn! Join us to gain the confidence and knowledge for a positive home birth experience.
You will work through a complimentary 60 page guide created by Kirstie. You can ask any questions that have been playing on your mind.
You'll leave feeling confident, knowledgeable and prepared for a positive home birth experience.
Discussion Topics
Coping mechanisms: Explore various techniques such as TENS, aromatherapy, massage, breathing exercises, water immersion, affirmations, gas and air, oxytocin, partner support, and maintaining energy.
Safety of home birth: Discuss the safety of home births and review the evidence supporting it.
Rights to a home birth: Understand your rights to a home birth, including birth outside of NHS guidelines and home birth options for those labeled 'high risk'. Personalised care and support plans.
Risk assessment: Learn how to assess obstetric risk holistically and navigate the maternity system effectively.
Upright birthing benefits: Discover the advantages of upright birthing, utilizing gravity, and movement.
Birth hormones: Learn about the hormones associated with birth and how to increase those that support labor and delivery.
Hospital transfers: Discuss the statistics and situations related to hospital transfer, considerations, and when they may or may not be necessary.
Biomechanics and foetal positioning: Understand the biomechanics of birth and optimal foetal positioning.
Stages of labour: Break down each stage of labour, discussing what may happen and how to promote a happy, relaxed, and productive birth.
Partner preparation: Prepare your chosen birth partner for their role and responsibilities.
Home preparation: Get tips on preparing your home for birth, including the use of birth pools, birth balls and other considerations to boost the hormone oxytocin.
Family preparation: Learn how to prepare other children and pets who may be present during the birth.
Best outcome preparation: Gain insights on how to prepare for birth to achieve the best outcome for your family.
