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Birth Boot Camp
Birth Boot Camp is a well structured, thoughtfully planned, evidence based childbirth education program that will provide expectant parents all the ‘tools’ they need to have a safe, positive and empowering birth.
Birth Boot Camp is about giving you a complete run down of all the essential information that you need in preparation for your birthing day so that you can get everything you need to know in a 2 day workshop.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
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WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVEGiving Birth with Confidence – Judith Lothian Birth Boot Camp Workbook & USB with Relaxation Tracks Handouts in class Refreshments: Morning & Afternoon Tea Gift Bag Access to our private Facebook group with our Birth Boot Camp Community & Ongoing support |
FAQ
Why should I choose Birth Boot Camp?
Birth Boot Camp Workshops have been meticulously designed to provide expectant parents with the knowledge and confidence to navigate their birth with calm and ease and to provide parents with all the latest evidence based practices so that they can have a positive, empowering and safe birth.
What's the difference between Birth Boot Camp and other childbirth education programs?
We are both long standing childbirth educators and through our years of experience teaching couples and attending births we have designed this program to provide expectant parents with exactly what they need to know and focus on ahead of the birth. We’re aware that many parents are limited on time or just want to learn what will work for them within their busy schedules but at the same time getting the techniques, ‘tools’, practice and support they need to be excited, reassured and informed ahead of their birthing day. It’s held over two days (9-4pm each day) so is an intensive birth education program.
We feel that a face to face program gives couples much more than online childbirth education as you get the chance to ask questions, see how things look in real life scenarios, meet likeminded expectant parents and pick our brains with any question big or small.
The other great thing with this program is that when the workshop is finished, we will stay connected with you, we’ll check in to see how you’re going and you’ll get access to our knowledge at any time. You’ll also get access to our Birth Boot Camp private facebook group so you can connect with likeminded families and stay connected with our community.
When is the best time to do Birth Boot Camp?
The best time to start is from 20+ weeks as we find expectant parents start planning and thinking more seriously about their birth at this time. The techniques and ‘tools’ that we’ll give you will be able to stay fresh in your mind so anytime is a good time. Being a two day workshop you can also do Birth Boot Camp later in your pregnancy. We’ve taught mums as late as 37/38 weeks.
How much is the program?
Birth Boot Camp is $550. This includes two full days of learning (12 hours) split over two weekends. You also receive the book ‘Giving Birth with Confidence’ by Judith Lothian which is an evidence-based childbirth education book, BBC workbook and USB with relaxation tracks for your home practice.
We will also continue to support you once you have completed your workshop. We’ll check in with you after completion of the program and are happy to answer any of your questions and/or point you in the right direction for further research and resources. You can also gain access to our private Facebook group to connect with our Birth Boot Camp Community.
Where is the workshop held?
Birth Boot Camp classes are held at the Grange Hall in Newmarket.
What is the program outline?
- Hormones of labour, birth and postpartum
- How fear and anxiety can play a role in your birthing day
- The mind-body connection and its negative and positive impact in labour
- Practical ‘tools’ to use in labour
- How your partner can support you in labour
- The natural process of labour & birth & the health-care practices that support it
- Movement and positioning during labour & birth (Active Birth)
- The role that pain plays in labour & a wide range of coping strategies for managing it
- How to minimise fear & anxiety through mindfulness and relaxation practice
- Birth Plan & Preferences
- The rights of childbearing women
- Medical interventions; indications, risks & alternatives
- Communicating with your healthcare provider
- Prenatal & Postpartum Nutrition
- Breastfeeding
- Postpartum expectations & self care
- Local resources to support you during & after pregnancy
“Birth isn’t something we suffer, but something we actively do and exult in”
~ Sheila kitzinger”