Active Birth Yoga

 
When: Thursdays, 6.30-8.30pm
 
Where: The Garage Studio, 26 Priest's Bridge, Barnes SW14
 
The classes are held once a week, for a maximum of 12 women, at varying stages of pregnancy. The classes consist of one and a half hours of yoga, breathing and relaxation, and half an hour for tea and talk, during which pregnancy and birth-related issues are discussed. Attendees need to wear loose clothing and to bring a blanket for relaxation.
 
Classes cost £15 and after an initial, try-out class where a one-off fee is paid, attendees are required to pay in advance on a monthly basis. Women may return to pay-as-you-go, two weeks before their due date.
 

Doula Days     These morning workshops focus on preparing pregnant women in a very realistic and practical way for labour and birth. For the purposes of the workshop, I act as a birth doula for each and every participant, working through issues such as how to stay at home, pain relief that would work for them, how they can prepare their partners and show them useful ways to support, individual concerns (eg post-caesarean, diabetes, breech).

Post-natal Doula Days     These aim to prepare still-pregnant women for the early hours, days and weeks with their baby. Again, I function as I would when attending a woman as a post-natal doula - supporting women with what to expect generally, with their feeding choices, understanding what their newborn will need and why they need it, as well as a host of practical tips from bathing to sleep to useful recipes, to partners supporting each other.

the next birth doula day is.....

Wednesday, 17th December – 9.30am


Come along to this morning workshop if you feel you want:

. a kitbag of coping techniques

. guidance on how to stay at home

(the longer you are at home, the easier the birth will be!)

. information to help partners help you

. practical tips about getting into hospital and what to expect there

 

the next post-natal doula day is ...

 

Friday, 12th December - 9.30am


This morning workshop is for women who are still pregnant. Sometimes it's hard to think beyond the birth, but by showing you what to expect, this session will prepare you and support you for the first days and weeks with your new baby.


Come along if you would like to know more about:

. creating a gentle arrival for your baby/ what your newborn needs

. breastfeeding

. what to expect in those first days and weeks


Cost per session £30 (includes refreshments)

To book a place please email nataliemeddings@googlemail.com or call 07976 261542.

 

One to One birth preparation

This is an intensive 3-hour birth preparation session for pregnant women and their birth partners, taking place in their own home, and at their own convenience. We would cover what to expect in labour, look at how labour best progresses, how to stay at home to get labour well established, pain-management techniques, the transfer to hospital, navigating hospital protocols, using a birthpool, how partners can be effective supporters.  

The cost is £75. Please call 0208 878 6378 or email nataliemeddings@googlemail.com to book.