Private partner pregnancy yoga class with labour and birth preparation
Private partner pregnancy yoga class with labour and birth preparation includes time exploring yoga postures to connect with the breath, to improve flexibility, to connect with each other and our baby (or babies).
We aim for our pregnant partner to feel empowered to birth fully supported and, as partners, empowered with knowledge of techniques to offer different types of support, as needed.
Movements to support optimum foetal positioning are practised, and there are tips to encourage labour to begin if baby is ready. If labour has started, or waters have broken, and nothing appears to be happening afterwards, it could take some simple positioning exercises to get things going again.
It can be a very active class, or we can make it more relaxing and slow. It has proven to be very popular with couples and birth partners, who feel more prepared and confident to be a part of the birthing process.
From being a ‘human birthing ball’ and other ways to physically aid in the labour room, to collecting pillows and blankets and ensuring our labouring partner has every comfort, we also explore different massage and visualisation techniques. We try out sound/ vibration therapy and use rebozo techniques.
Partners are encouraged to have as much eye contact as possible. This can sometimes produce hilarious results and laughter may erupt at any time! I encourage laughter as this releases tension, and relaxes the pelvic floor. This can also allow contractions to be more effective.
These techniques can be used at home during pregnancy together. This supports the pregnant one and enables them to safely stretch, combining the physically supportive with the emotionally supportive as her pregnancy nears completion. The other parent/s, or birth partner/s can understand the important role they have in the labour and birth, as the solid ever present birth guardian and protector.
Learning different ways to be supportive during labour can make it easier for the pregnant one to relax. This can make the contractions more effective and significantly reduce pain. As the contractions are more effective the labour can continue unhindered, and may be shorter.
Partner pregnancy yoga class with labour and birth preparation is tailored to you, and the consultation will establish what kind of birth you are planning (water birth, active birth, hospital birth etc.). Our session can be an active, fun class with lots of baby bonding too. You may be a surrogate and bringing two parents to the class. Happy Soles is fully inclusive and LGBTQI+ are more than welcome.
You are welcome to book two or more preparation classes during pregnancy, for parents and partners to attend, as the pregnant one may continue yoga sessions by themselves throughout their pregnancy to support their flexibility and strength, reduce stress and improve relaxation.
You can book onto this class even if you have done no yoga before.
Private pregnant-only classes are also available.
Private 90 minute Partner Class with Labour and Birth Preparation workshop £65.00
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