Birth Coaching at the Holistic Birth School means:

• Private antenatal education & birth preparation sessions with just you and your birth partners

• Direct, face-to-face learning in your own home with a qualified, experienced Midwife

• Sessions arranged at times to suit you and your life

• An easy to understand learning package customised and dedicated to your particular pregnancy

• Education tailored to your particular learning needs

• Focussed discussions on the things that matter most to you.

• Evidence-based information and education around issues that may come up in your pregnancy

• Access to ongoing support through pregnancy and beyond

• Increased confidence & less anxiety for you and your birth partners

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Having a baby is one of the most challenging and rewarding of all life events. One you know is important to get ready and prepare for.

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With so much information out there, you might think, But how? Couldn't I just read couple of books, attend a class or two?

Well you could....but I wouldn't recommend it!

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As a midwife for twenty years (and counting), I know that every pregnancy and birth is unique.

And so are the hopes, dreams, fears, learning needs, and personal situations of those expecting a baby.

 

One Universal truth I see over and again is that those who are well prepared are far more likely to:

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• have a positive birth experience

• have an easier transition into life with a new baby

• feel calmer

• feel more in control

• feel more confident in the decisions that will need to be made

• feel ready to be a parent

                   

      in comparison to those who have just 'winged it'.

 

This makes me very passionate about providing Great Birth Education.

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Traditional antenatal education classes are often very generic and impersonal, and are usually offered in a 'Group' format, and this might not be the right choice for you (or your birth partners) for any number of reasons. 

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For example:

• ​inflexible times, location, or being inconvenient for you or your partners working hours or commitments

• feeling anxious about being in a group situation

• feeling that your unique situation might not be covered by traditional classes

• wanting deeper knowledge and discussions with a professional regarding your personal needs and your birth preferences - which group classes are unable to offer

• wanting more than one birth partner present

• previous life experiences

• previous birth trauma

• multiple pregnancy (I am a multiple pregnancy specialist)

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So how is  Birth Coaching different?

Well....It takes birth education to the next level! 

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My comprehensive 5 session program will get you and your birth partner ready physically, emotionally, as well as mentally, and will keep you on-track to fully prepare you for a positive labour and birth, and ready to confidently care for your beautiful new baby.

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You will learn

• how your amazing body works

• what to expect in pregnacy, birth and the newborn phases

• how to practice positive mindset techniques to connect with baby and help you cope in labour

• how to promote and protect a physiological birth 

• about all your different options during labour and birth

• how to be an amazing birth partner

• how to make confident, informed decisions

• how to create a positive birth plan

• how to confidently articulate your birth preferences in different scenarios to your birth team

• how to provide great care for your new baby

• your human rights in childbirth, and how to advocate for yourself

• how to confidently question or challenge offers of care or interventions by midwives & obstetricians

• to explore the many situations where you will need to make informed decisions.

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All learning is fully adapted to your unique situation, and delivered in the comfort of your own home where I will guide you through all the things you need to learn, read, consider, practice, buy, prepare for, decide on and plan for you upcoming birth in a space that feels comfortable for you. 

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Each session is easy to understand and supported by pictures, research, books, demonstrations, resources, positive mindset and holistic techniques, as well as my own insider knowledge. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, consider options, and discuss potential scenarios so that I can help you to make fully informed decisions, and plan for a birth that feels right for you. 

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Each session will be roughly 2 hours long - adapted to suit your needs.

The first 4 sessions are during pregnancy - (arranged to suit).

The fifth session is flexible and can be used prior to birth to discuss any change in your circumstances, or after your birth to discuss issues, and / or process the birth together.