Birthing Workshops with Sushila Mahto

Dates: 7th August & 3rd October 2010.

Location: Yoga Bodhi, Bath.

Times: 1.00pm to 5.00pm.

Costs: £70 per couple, £35 per individual – Please contact Yoga Bodhi to book.

One of the greatest factors thought to reduce the amount of intervention during labour, is a birth partner. This workshop aims to prepare and educate the birth partner so they feel clear and confident. It allows women to consolidate what they have learnt in ante-natal classes and prepares them for labour. It is suitable for women who are more than 32/34 weeks pregnant and their birthing partner(s). The workshop will cover:

• The natural physiology of labour, including hormones, the effect of natural pain killers and the role of the birth partner;
• The natural anatomy of labour using models to demonstrate the descent of the baby, encouraging optimal foetal positioning and dealing with potential physical obstacles;
• An opportunity to familiarise your partner with the birthing breaths you want to use and to learn new techniques;
• An exploration and practise of positions together for the first and second stages of labour; and
• Comforting sacral decongestion massage for the last weeks of pregnancy and the first stages of labour.

Please bring a small amount of massage oil and a pen, handouts will be provided.