POSITIVE BIRTH JERSEY
Antenatal and Postnatal Classes Taught By Midwives For Positive, Fun And Fearless Parents!
COURSE OUTLINE - POSITIVE BIRTH JERSEY
The big stuff, the little stuff - and all of it in between!
And Breathe... You're Here!Â
An Introduction to Hypnobirthing
SESSION ONE
Debunking the myths about Hypnobirthing!
An introduction to hypnotherapy
Exploring your ideal birth
The Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle: including why One Born Every Minute really isn't that great! (Yes, really!)
The impact of words and language
Exploring the power of your mind
Muscles of the uterus - an introduction to your awesome anatomy!
Hormones and your nervous systems - Oxytocin vs. Adrenaline!
Relaxation and visualisation practice (scripts)
Call The Midwife! Hypnobirthing Techniques and the First Stage of Labour
SESSION TWO
​Physical aspects of pregnancy: baby's position, your physical wellbeing and your pelvic floor
What really is labour?!
All about early labour and the first stage of labour
Breathing: 'Up' breathing
Visualisations and Up breathing
Options for you in labour: what else is available in Jersey? (From paracetamol, to waterbirth and epidural!)
Anchors for relaxation: including touch, smell and sound
Statements for a positive and empowering birth (think: you got this, mama!)
Active positions for birth!
Being a good birth partner - including light touch massage practice
Relaxation and visualisation practice (scripts)
The Final Push: The Second Stage of Labour.
Navigating Your Birth Path, Making Decisions and Choice
SESSION THREE
The 'due date' fallacy- why are we so obsessed with them?!
Induction of labour
Encouraging labour naturally
Informed choices and decisions: gathering information and evidence to make the right choice for YOU
Taking responsibility for your birth
The second stage of labour
Breathing: 'Down' breathing
Down breathing and visualisations
Minimising the chance of tearing, including perineal massage techniques
Relaxation and visualisation practice (scripts)
The Final Touches and Looking Ahead - Thinking About Your Birth Preferences
SESSION FOUR
The third stage of labour - your placenta in all it's glory!
Home birth or hospital birth - what's right for you?
Caesarean Section - why, and what to expect
The Golden Hour: skin-to-skin, delayed cord clamping, Vitamin K
Breastfeeding basics
What to pack in your hospital bag
How to write your birth preferences
Relaxation and visualisation practice (scripts)
Mindful Breastfeeding, Postnatal and Parenthood
SESSION FIVE (OPTIONAL)
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Breastfeeding in-depth: normal newborn feeding behaviour, effective positioning and attachment, recognising a 'good latch', commonly encountered breastfeeding issues and the importance of hormones during breastfeeding.
Basic newborn care, including: nappy changing, bathing and swaddling.
Normal newborn behaviour, including: baby's cues and signals, sleep, feeding and growth spurts.
Physical and emotional aspects of new parenthood, mindfulness and relaxation
