Workshop

The birth of your child is one of the most impressive events in your life. But also a very exciting one if you don't know what to expect. A good preparation can help you and your (birth) partner create a beautiful birth experience. In this private workshop, I will explain everything about the birth of your baby. You can also take this workshop with your mother or best friend if you are embarking on the adventure as a single mother. So far, more than 1000 couples have taken this workshop, both in private and group settings.

We will discuss the various stages of labour, the choice between giving birth at home or in the hospital, which hospital best aligns with your ideal birth scenario, with or without pain relief, and what to expect in case of complications. You will learn how to cope with labour pain through various relaxation and breathing techniques, and we will explore all options for natural and medical pain relief.

Using Birthlight yoga exercises, Optimal Fetal Positioning (OFP) techniques, and reviewing various (birthing) positions, I will teach you how to harness the power of labour itself. With all these practical 'tips and tricks,' you will learn WHAT exactly you can do and at what moment. By providing insight into the birthing process plus teaching various massages and other techniques, your (birth) partner will be able to support you well during all stages of labour. Even during pregnancy you will already benefit from his/ her new skills!

Finally, we will focus on the birth plan based on your personal (medical) situation. You will receive a handout and a birth plan template afterward, which you can adjust to your personal situation and share with your healthcare provider. With this workshop, you will have gained enough knowledge to concentrate on what truly matters as you have covered your Birthing BASICS!

The Birthing BASICS private childbirth education session in Dutch or English can take place in the comfort of your own home, or at the Doula Academie in Monnickendam. The workshop lasts at least 3 and a maximum of 4 hours and is tailored to your personal situation. It is suitable for both first-time and experienced parents.

Together, we will set a date and determine (based on your answers to a questionnaire) how much time you need. The cost is €100,- including VAT/ hour, and if I need to come to your home, you will also pay €0,29/ km plus parking costs.

Participation is recommended from week 28 to week 36 of your pregnancy.
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What will we cover for sure:

• Latent phase (when/ why do you move)
• Active phase (wat can you do)
• Birth & placenta phase (how do you do that)
• Practical tools to help you best communicate with the birth team
• Optimal Fetal Positioning (OFP) exercises with the use of a birth-/ fitness ball and a birth scarf (rebozo)
• Breath-, relaxation- and massage exercises
• Pain relief (both natural and synthetic options)
• Birth plan based on your personal (medical) history