Preparing for Birth Masterclass

What to Expect

We are so excited to bring this masterclass to the families of Brisbane, jam packed with quality information on the hot topics when preparing for birth and the postpartum period.

What do I need to know about birthing my baby? Is there more I need to know other than the theory and anatomy of labour and birth? What can I do to make my birth a positive and welcoming experience for me, my baby and my family?

Session 1 - Preparing for Labour
Caitlin Dyer (Mother Down Under) a postpartum doula and hypnobirthing educator

• Informed consent
• Using the BRAIN acronym to get information and make decisions with your care providers during pregnancy, labour and postpartum
• writing your birth plan
• How dads can help

Session 2 - Creating a positive birth environment
Janet Purcell (Birthplace) a registered nurse and birth environment expert

• The simple yet effective steps to creating a positive birth environment

Morning Tea

Session 3 - Pain Relief Options
Corinne Mawn - Birth Centre Midwife

• Pain Relief Options in labour
• Hypnobirthing demonstration
• What role dads play

Session 4 - How to care for your postpartum body and mind
Christine Percy (Go Mum! Group Fitness) a pregnancy and postnatal fitness trainer

• Create your own postpartum care plan
• Healing nutrition
• Healing the postpartum body with exercise
• What rest really looks like
• How dads can help

Panel Session

• Ask our panel a question
• Our panel session will include our guest speakers along with a birth centre dad

Light Lunch

Our speakers include:
Caitlin Dyer (Mother Down Under) a postpartum doula and hypnobirthing educator. 
Janet Purcell (Birthplace) a registered nurse and birth environment expert.
Corinne Mawn - Birth Centre Midwife
Christine Percy (Go Mum! Group Fitness) a pregnancy and postnatal fitness trainer.

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The Details

Where:            Arana Hills Church of Christ
                           2 Bringelly Street, Arana Hills
                           Downstairs Hall - look for FBC Banner
When:             Saturday 2 June, 2018.
                           9:30-12:30
Inclusions:     

• Goodies bag
• Lucky door entry
• Handouts and worksheets
• Morning Tea and Light Lunch

Cost:               $20 per person or $30 per couple
Bring:             Chairs are ergonomic but a cushion might be nice for pregnant mums. 
Please advise of any dietary requirements by emailing [email protected] when booking. 

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