You will be completing a full antenatal course, which will include information and techniques to prepare you for the birthing of your child.  Some of the topics that you will cover include:
 

• How the mind works

• Muscles of the uterus

• Relaxation techniques

• KGHypnobirthing scripts for birthing and visualisations to help you relax

• Types of birthing  – spontaneous labour  / induced labour / caesarean section

• Locations to birth

• Promoting optimum birthing environment

• Pelvic floor exercises

• Optimal positions for birthing

• Importance and Role of the birthing partner

• Confidence and power building to navigate the maternity system

• Stages of labour

• Natural pain relief

• Communicating your birth preferences