If you think it’s too late!!

Don’t worry – it’s NEVER too late to learn about gentle birthing!

We have worked with mums at 36 and 38 weeks – even one at 39 weeks.  Most went on to have beautiful, gentle births.

Please get in touch to see what can be arranged.

01257 266815

Sessions with Norma (for mum and birth partner):

SESSION ONE (two hours) Weeks 24-26 (approximately)

You will learn:

• the mechanics of birthing

• how the Fear-Tension-Pain process negatively affects birthing

• how the Autonomic Nervous System impacts your labour

• the function of the uterine muscles during labour and birth

• to use deep relaxation to achieve a calm and gentle birthing

• how your birth partner can work with you throughout labour

SESSION TWO (two hours) Weeks 34-36 (approximately)

You will learn:

• that fears and anxieties can be overcome through hypnosis

• appropriate breathing techniques for each stage of labour

• a variety of positions to achieve the most comfortable birth

• how to encourage baby into the best position for birthing

• how to get labour started using oils and acupressure techniques

Sessions with Chris (for mum):

SESSION ONE (one hour) Weeks 26-28    

Session of Bowen Technique - for body balancing & pelvic alignment.

SESSION TWO (one hour) Weeks 32-34             

Session of Bowen Technique - postural alignment, and to enable optimum position of baby

SESSION THREE (one hour) Week 38+                  

Session of Bowen Technique and Reflexology - full pelvic balance, body-conditioning, energy-balancing of uterus for birth preparation

In addition to the Birth Fit Programme, further sessions can be arranged to accommodate special circumstances.