Antenatal Courses
I’m Dr Lou, I am a Chiropractor with a special interest in empowering women through the birthing process. I decided to do this as in my client base of pregnancy and paediatrics there was a recurrent theme that women weren’t feeling empowered through their pregnancy. In my opinion you should be fully informed in your choices and what to expect through a magical process. My aim is for you to leave feeling confident and empowered. This course is open to women but I would also encourage you to bring your birthing partner if you wish. Now down to the nitty gritty of what we will be covering!
Class one- The Sciency Bit & Hypnosis
- Introduction
- How labour begins
- How the uterus work
- Why is labour painful
- Wave breathing
- Hormones and labour: why endorphins are your new best friend! How to use language
- Hypnosis/trance
- The brain and labour
- Affirmations
- Release and learn technique
- The calm birth breathing techniques
Class 2- Visualisation & Your Birthing Environment
- Visualisation
- The importance of your birthing environment
- Choosing where to have your baby and local knowledge
- Who is going to be in the room with you – Your Dream Birthing Team Getting specific
- The birth companions role
- Birth preferences
Class 3- Physical and Emotional
- Physical and emotional preparation
- Gentle exercise
- Pelvic floor
- Perineal massage
- Bonding with baby
- EDD
- Introduction to labour
- Natural induction methods
- Special circumstances
- How to deal with distractions (Light Touch Massage/Dial down method
Class 4- Early Stages of Labour
- Early labour & the sevens signs of labour
- Birth positions
- What labour feels like
- Labouring at home: when to leave and what to do on the journey
- What happens when you arrive at the hospital; if you choose that route! What to do if labour slows down or rests
- Working with the care provider
- BRAIN & language that might be used Birthing phase (the poo bit!)
- Birthing team
- Transition and crowning
- Meeting baby
- Cord and placenta
- Skin to skin
Multiple resources will be provided throughout the classes. You will get access to the facebook group and a private group chat will be set up, so you can stay in contact with and get support from all the mums you meet on the course!