Group course
Please note, for personal reasons for the foreseeable future, there are no group courses planned. The online course is a great way to access the full and interactive course materials.
Excellent value this lively course provides the same content as an 8-week mindfulness course entirely tailored for birth preparation including full physiological explanations:
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immediate access to an interactive six-step online home study programme to support you throughout pregnancy
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detailed visual explanations of the physiology of labour, birth, breastfeeding and the early parenthood experience
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many live experiences of mindful and self-compassionate coping skills for life
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life skills to cope in challenging moments during pregnancy, birth and beyond
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'thought experiments' to learn how to advocate for yourselves and make informed birth choices
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several handouts including a birth companion's support sheet
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meeting and sharing with other pregnant couples
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a fun experience in a cosy setting with coffee, teas, juice, treats and fruits!

Note:
1) A receipt is provided and many couples are successful in getting some or all of their costs reimbursed.
2) If possible, please try to attend a course in your second trimester to give yourself the most benefits
Courses are held regularly, but don't miss out! There is only space for a maximum of five couples each time!
A 'Mindful Birth in a nutshell' single workshop intensive version of the course is very popular. This gives full access to the online course plus a single 'all you need to know' workshop. All of this for just 109 Euros.
Upcoming course dates
'Mindful Birth in a nutshell' - single workshop intensive version of the course with full access to online materials
The Hague: Thursday 16th January
109 Euros per couple: 19:00 - 21:45 - space for 1 couple remaining
PLEASE NOTE - FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE THERE ARE NO MORE GROUP COURSES PLANNED
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ACCESS THE ONLINE COURSE (WITH INTERACTIVE MATERIALS, VIDEOS etc) PLEASE
Warning: This course could benefit your whole life not just your birth!
What will I learn?
Workshop 1: The benefits mindfulness & the different stages of labour
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What do we mean by a mindful attitude and why is it relevant to birth?
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How to create moments of true calm in your pregnancy to condition yourself to relax
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Learn how to approach the unknown with an open mind
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How to anchor yourself into the present moment
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A 3-minute technique that can transform moments of stress
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A daily posture check exercise to connect with body, your baby and a sense of confidence
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'Normal' birth explained - the physiology of labour step-by-step
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How we promote helpful hormones
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What is pain really - can we define labour pain in a useful way?
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Labour - the good news: 'turning towards the waves'
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Understanding the sensations of the 'Natural Expulsive Reflex'


Workshop 2: Coping with pain and transformation
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Coping with the experience of pain - practising together including
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- focussed breathing techniques
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- use of active birth positions
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- power of touch to cope with pain including massage to release endorphins
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Compassionate body scan - deepening your mind-body connection
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Choices in Birth - An interactive game to illustrate possible decisions you may face and how to cope
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Some facts on special circumstances
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Mindful Cesarean
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How partners can support emotionally and physically
Workshop 3: Life after birth
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Mindful feeding - an overview of breast and bottlefeeding and how to identify and avoid common problems
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Self-compassion - being your own best support during the early days with a newborn
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Settling into a mindful routine with a newborn
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Maintaining peace: how mindfulness helps us tune in and make better family decisions
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Walking meditation - Grounding and soothing yourself and the baby
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Self-Compassion - introduction to the theory, benefits and a practice
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How partners can support emotionally and physically
