Birth Choices Worcestershire Antenatal Services
Antenatal Classes, Pregnancy Yoga,
Breastfeeding Workshop, Birth Preparation Workshops
Free to hire
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Six Week Course
Labour, Birth and Transition to Parenthood
Available in our lovely venue near Worcester and also available in your own home!
A comprehensive course covering all you need to know to prepare for labour, birth, early days with your baby and becoming parents. Facilitated by experienced educators, including a midwife and postnatal wellness specialist.
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labour and birth physiology (what happens in labour)
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coping skills
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pain relief
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common interventions
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making informed choices
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birth place choices
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postnatal recovery
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breastfeeding basics^
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practical baby care skills
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life with a new baby
Cost £140.00* (bump plus partner).
Spaces strictly limited so early booking is advisable!
Email: info@becomingfamilies.co.uk to book.
We run an additional workshop to support those who are choosing to breastfeed. Details below.
One Day Workshop
Preparation for Labour and Birth
This 6-hour (weekend) workshop is designed to meet the needs of the group. Common topics include:
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labour and birth physiology (what happens in labour)
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coping skills
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pain relief
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common interventions
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making informed choices
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birth place choices
Refreshments provided but please bring your own lunch!
Cost £90.00 bump plus partner
Email: info@becomingfamilies.co.uk to book.
Half Day Workshop
Transition to Parenthood/Early Days
This 4-hour (weekend) workshop explores a range of issues to help couples prepare for parenthood:
Typical topics include:
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post natal recovery
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the Fourth Trimester / understanding your baby
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what to expect in the early days
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parenting styles and choices
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practical baby care skills (bathing, nappies, safe sleep)
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postnatal emotional wellbeing
Refreshments provided but please bring your own lunch!
Cost £60.00 bump plus partner
Email: info@becomingfamilies.co.uk to book.
Pregnancy Birthlight Yoga
Six week blocks
Birthlight Yoga for Maternity aims to enhance women’s comfort during pregnancy and labour and to reduce the need for medical intervention in childbirth with carefully selected and tested adaptations of yoga.
Birthlight Yoga, inspired by Amazonian rainforest midwives and women, has been developed in collaboration with midwives over 20 years. It values the physical and emotional nurturing of pregnant women so that they can approach labour and birth with calm confidence.
What do I need to bring/wear?
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Please bring a yoga mat, a blanket and a pillow. I have some spares but not enough for everyone!
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We will use birth (exercise) balls some weeks, but I will let you know when to bring them. Again, I have a couple spare but do advise you to purchase your own.
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Wear comfortable clothes that you can move freely in.
Wednesday nights, 7-8.30
at Hampton Lovett Parish Hall, Droitwich
WR9 0LU
£54.00 for a six week block.*
From 38 weeks you are able to pay weekly (£9 per class)
Regrettably, missed classes cannot be refunded as you are booking your space for the 6 week duration. We can, however, be flexible for shift workers!
Booking:
Please email info@becomingfamilies.co.uk for booking information and how to pay.
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You need to be 14+ weeks pregnant before starting pregnancy yoga classes.
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You will be required to complete an enrolment form, providing details of any medical issues or symptoms relating to your pregnancy.
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Payment required on booking (please speak to us in confidence if you require a concessionary rate - available to those in receipt of income-based benefits)
Nurturing Pregnancy Yoga Workshops
Monthly from January 2020!
Fridays 2.00-4.00pm
(last Friday of the month)
The Woodpecker, Evesham Road
WR7 4QL
£10.00
Booking essentail as spaces strictly limited
Birthlight Birth Preparation Workshops
This 3-hour workshop for couples will provide you with a range of physical skills for labour and birth.
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In this practical session, we will explore breathing and relaxation techniques, positions, movement, massage, rebozo use and more.
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Birth partners will learn ways to effectively support the birthing mother and couples will feel more confident and prepared for labour.
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An ideal addition to your antenatal course and/or pregnancy yoga classes, but can be taken as a stand-alone workshop.
Recommended from 34+ weeks of pregnancy.
Pregnant women are welcome to attend alone!
The Woodpecker, Evesham Road
WR7 4QL
£50.00 per couple (bump plus partner).
Not included in our package rates.
Please email info@becomingfamilies.co.uk for booking information and how to pay.
One to Ones
These tailor made sessions are perfect if you are a shift worker, have other regular commitments or just wish to learn in a more intimate environment. These are offered at a convenient time for you, dependent on availability.
Typical content is:
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labour and birth physiology (what happens in labour)
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coping skills
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pain relief
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common interventions
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making informed choices
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birth place choices
But you can add in or leave out anything you wish!
We would advise that three sessions are required for a comprehensive birth and early parenting preparation course but we can be flexible to meet your needs and budget.
Cost £50 per 2-hour session during a weekday, £60 per 2-hour session during the evening or at the weekend. There may be an additional cost to cover travel outside of Worcester.
Email: info@becomingfamilies.co.uk to book. Travelling time and fuel costs are applied on an individual basis.
Preparing to breastfeed
This workshop is aimed at both first time parents and those who have
had babies before. Facilitated by an experienced antenatal teacher and breastfeeding support worker. This session is very much for partners as well as bumps.
Typical content is:
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breastfeeding physiology
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health benefits for Mum and baby
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feeding cues
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positions for breastfeeding
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myth busting
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how to avoid common issues
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how to find help
Cost £20 for the 2-hour session (or £15 as add-on).*
Email: info@becomingfamilies.co.uk to book