ANTENATAL | course

+ WHAT WE COVER

Session 1

Welcome

• An introduction to the course and what to expect.
• Hello circle intro and sharing.

How do you know you have gone into labour?

• How do I know labour has started.
• What is a contraction.
• Why is my body doing this.
• The stages of labour.
• Places to birth and prepare for different birthing environments.
• Birth wishes - How to make decisions and give meaningful informed consent in the moment - and the importance of this.

How, when and why holistic practice, yoga and mindfulness can support Birth including c-sections.

• Coping strategies using the breathing exercise (practical seated)
• Yoga positions and movement for labour (practical movement optional)
• Massage and birth ball to help you and baby during pregnancy and birth (practical movement optional)
• Mindfulness and birth partner roles in birthing.

Closing circle

• Q&A. Preparation for session 2.

Session 2

Welcome

• Quick reflection from session 1.

Hormones & medical and holistic pain relief options including c-sections.

• The role of hormones.
• Importance of the ‘positive feedback loop.’
• Clear explanations of possible medical interventions, and when and why these sometimes have a much needed place.
• Pain relief options, natural, holistic and medical.
• Essential birth partner tips - what to do, when.
• Hypnobirthing style techniques, mantra and affirmation (practical seated)
• Yoga relaxation / nidra (practical seated)

What to expect straight after my baby / babies arrive.

• The early days with your newborn, giving time to the 4th trimester**
• Building confidence and support for both you and your birth partner.
• The first hour post birth – skin to skin contact, cord clamping, placenta delivery and newborn checks.
• Life with your newborn – Once you are home, some practical tips and suggestions to help you during your fourth trimester.
• Healing and postpartum care.
• Yoga post pregnancy and the benefits to you and baby for a calmer start to parenthood.
• Weekly support when you attend our yoga for pregnancy and postnatal classes.
• Signposting and additional support available to you and your birth partner.

Closing circle - Q&A. Preparation for session 3.

Session 3

Welcome

• Q&A’s following up from session 1 & 2.

Relax and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Get to know other couples better and start building a support network for you and your growing family.

• Yoga with Jai - Free support groups on whatsapp & facebook.

+ MORE INFORMATION

During the event, Jaina (Jai) will be guiding you through a beautiful bespoke and calming pregnancy yoga practice. The practice will start with a safe space for sharing the mental and physical challenges you might be experiencing, as well as the joys and happiness that your pregnancy brings. Jaina will guide you through some mindful breathing techniques beneficial for birth, baby bonding and positive affirmations, before you start moving into the physical practice. The physical practice will be bespoke to the individual within the group reducing back pain, shoulder discomfort and especially modified for anyone diagnosed with Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP). The practice will end with a mini yoga nidra (guided relaxation) to help reduce physical and mental stress, anxiety and to promote better quality of sleep.

After your yoga, you will enjoy a balanced and nutrient dense brunch together, and Anna will be leading a conversation on pregnancy and postpartum nutrition. The purpose of the chat is to make health and nutrition feel more achievable and less overwhelming for new mum’s to be. Anna will help educate you on what is beneficial to include in your diet during these stages of motherhood and why, and there will be plenty of space for open and honest conversations throughout, in which you are welcome to share their experiences and ask any questions.

+ EXPECTATIONS

• A beautiful calm nurturing Yoga for Pregnancy lead by Jaina.

• A nutrient dense brunch and snack created especially for you by Anna.

• Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition talk.

• Time for open discussion.

• Informative handouts and a goodie bag created for you.

• Connect with like-minded people to create a safe community.

+ WHAT YOU NEED

• Blanket or scarf and a small pillow for relaxtion.

• Yoga mats and equipment are provided.

+ MORE INFORMATION

During the event, Jaina (Jai) will be guiding you through a beautiful bespoke and calming pregnancy yoga practiceincluding your birthing ball. Jaina’s will start with a welcome circle, a safe space for sharing the mental and physical challenges you might be experiencing, as well as the joys and happiness that your pregnancy brings. Followed with guided breathing exercise beneficial for birth and super nourishing for your baby. You will move through physical practice, using the support of your birth ball to help you and your baby during pregnancy, reducing back pain and encouraging your baby into the optimal position (OFP). The birth ball can be very beneficial during labour and post pregnancy too. The practice will end with a mini yoga nidra (guided relaxation) to help reduce physical and mental stress, anxiety and to promote better quality of sleep and support you during labour.

After your yoga practice, you will each be pampered by Jay, with a mini pregnancy massage. Jay will be sure to ease any aches and pains you may be experiencing, and send you into a deeper relaxation with her soothing pregnancy friendly aromatherapy oils.

+ EXPECTATIONS

• Nurturing Yoga for Pregnancy including your birthing ball.

• A Mini Prenatal Massage with Jay

• Time for open discussion

• Opportunity to talk and connect with like-minded people to create a safe community.

+ WHAT YOU NEED

• Birth Ball

• Blanket or scarf and a small pillow for relaxtion.

• Yoga mats and equipment are provided.

+ WHAT WE COVER

Learn about the biological and practical aspects of breastfeeding. Positioning and attachment and challenges, what to expect in the early days.

• Tips and tricks to overcome any issues in the early days and weeks
• Challenges
• What to expect in the early days
• Breast Milk: Expressing and Storage
• Bottle feeding
• Tips & tricks to overcome any issues in the early days and weeks
• Where to get support
• Environmental factors