Antenatal classes & workshops for pregnant women and birth partners
Support each other at this exciting time with a combination of specialist courses designed to give more pregnancy and childbirth choices.
Courses have been designed by two experienced midwives to give women and their birth partners increased information and skills to achieve the birth of their choice.
The LK Massage Programme®
This Programme includes specific massage techniques which link with breathing and simple visualisation to achieve pain relief and relaxation for use towards the end of pregnancy and throughout labour.
The Programme gives women and their chosen birth partners an enjoyable and practical strategy to use during the last month of pregnancy and throughout labour. It has a sound science base and has been designed to support active labour and birth, incorporating upright positions and a conducive environment to optimise its many benefits
Who should attend the class?
Whoever you intend to be your birth supporter should attend this class with you. It offers an active role for your birth partner and can help them feel more involved in the birth process.
When do I attend the class?
Learn the Programme between 35 - 37 weeks of the pregnancy in order to enhance the normal physiological adaptations that occur naturally at this time. The Programme may be taught beyond 37 weeks. Please contact Anne or Linda for further advice.
Would the class be suitable for me?
What are the benefits of the Programme?
Antenatal Benefits
- A sense of partnership and shared experience in preparation for parenthood
- Eases backache
- Encourages an improved sleep cycle
- Increases confidence and reduces anxiety
- Encourages a positive anticipation of childbirth
- Communication by touch with your baby
Labour Benefits
- Offers the opportunity to achieve the birth of your choice - a positive birth experience
- Improved confidence and self belief
- Self reliant coping strategy - able to stay at home longer
- Increased natural pain relief - reduction in the need for drugs /epidural
- Active role for the partner
- Potential for shorter labours
- Combines well with water and essential oils
Postnatal Benefits
- Calm but alert babies - often soothed easily by touch
- Increased natural pain relief
- Supports a sense of well being
What will I learn during the class?
You will learn the principles of the Programme:
- Be shown and practise the LK massage techniques
- Different positions for active labour and birth
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Simple visualisation
- The importance of a conducive physical environment
- An introduction to oxytocin, a naturally occurring hormone which has many important functions such as supporting pain relief, reducing anxiety and enhancing sleep
- A discussion on the use of essential oils, if required
All Classes include:
- Double DVD 'Towards Natural Childbirth and Beyond - for women and birth partners' to reinforce techniques learnt. Includes a complementary DVD demonstrating massage to use following the birth of your baby
- An Aide Mémoire, an easy to follow guide to use in practice and during labour.
- 100ml bottle of carrier oil
- Childbirth Essentials Gift pack
- Access to one of us for follow-up advice if needed
What classes are available?
A 3 hour class taught from 35 weeks of pregnancy
- One-to-one tuition and guidance in the comfort and convenience of your own home
- One-to-one tuition and guidance in a comfortable Oxfordshire venue
- Group session shared with no more than 4 couples taught in a comfortable Oxfordshire venue
Prices of the classes
One-one session
- One-to-one tuition and guidance in the comfort and convenience of your own home - £140, plus mileage beyond a 15 mile radius of Oxford
- One-to-one tuition in a comfortable Oxfordshire venue - £150
- One-to-one tuition in a comfortable Oxfordshire venue including Bed & Breakfast accommodation following the class - £198
Group session
You may want to join up with a few friends in the comfort and convenience of your home.
- 2 couples - £105 per couple plus mileage beyond a 15 mile radius of Oxford
- 3 couples - £85 per couple plus mileage beyond a 15 mile radius of Oxford
- 4 couples - £75 per couple plus mileage beyond a 15 mile radius of Oxford
Alternatively a comfortable venue can be arranged if you know of other couples that would like to learn the LK Massage Programme
- Group session shared with no more than 4 couples - £105 per couple
- Group session shared with no more than 4 couples in a comfortable Oxfordshire venue including Bed & Breakfast accommodation following the class £153 per couple
If you are keen to learn the Programme and are out of the Oxfordshire area - classes would ideally take place over a weekend and mileage calculated on an individual basis.
One to one session outside Oxfordshire
- One-to-one tuition and guidance in the comfort and convenience of your own home - £140, plus mileage or public transport expenses
Group sessions outside Oxfordshire
This can be done:
- in your own home setting with up to 3 other couples
- at a venue in your area with up to 4 couples (Venue to be provided)
- 2 couples - £105 per couple, plus mileage or public transport expenses
- 3 couples - £85 per couple, plus mileage or public transport expenses
- 4 couples - £75 per couple, plus mileage or public transport expenses
Alternatively, if you live outside the Oxfordshire area and would like to learn the LK Massage Programme please contact Childbirth Essentials as there may be a trainer in your area.
Contact details:
Tel: 01865 372937 or 07765 192048
Email: info@childbirthessentials.co.uk
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