ACTIVE BIRTH WORKSHOP

Giving Birth on Your Own Two Feet - Active Birth Workshop: with Lisa Wilkinson - NEW FULL DAY WORKSHOP**
bring two pillows from a bed and wear loose comfortable clothing

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Partners free

Pregnancy often raises many concerns and questions about the imminent arrival of the new addition to your family.You can use this period of growth and reflection as the ideal learning time for a wonderful life changing experience.

Attending this workshop will empower both you and your partner to be more actively involved in your birth.

• how to get up to 28% extra space in your pelvic outlet
• the anatomy and physiology of birth including the cocktail of hormones and the wonder of the pelvis
• what is pain and why it is there
• the benefits and risks of medical interventions and drugs during labour and their effects on you and your baby
• what to really expect in a hospital birth, midwifery led unit, consultant led unit and home birth
• films of natural births
• breath and relaxation techniques to increase your ability to maximise your own pain relieving hormones and keep labour progressing
• labouring and birthing positions
• practical tips on stress reduction in the hospital environment
• optimal foetal positioning
• partner's role and ideas for maximising their support
• perineal care
• Homeopathy in childbirth - common remedies for pain, fear, disappointment, ineffectual contractions, exhaustion
• postnatal tips

This workshop is lead by The elbowroom's founder, Lisa Wilkinson. Mother of Tuilelaith, Lisa teaches, yoga and pre-natal yoga in addition to the active birth workshops. She has trained with the YTTC and Birth International in pre-natal yoga and Active Birthing with Janet Balaskas. Lisa also trained with the renound Michele Odent and is a doula (birth attendant to provide support for women during their pregnancy and birth) and has worked in all the major maternity hospitals. She feels that with a strong courage of convictions, information and empowerment, birth can be a liberating and wonderous adventure.

Booking essential, to guarantee your spot, a €60 deposit to be received at time of booking. Please mail info@the-elbowroom.com or call 01-6779859.