Childbirth Preparation Classes
This childbirth preparation classes are run by Anna Urbanski over 2 Saturdays and explores the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of Pregnancy, birth and early parenting.
Sessions include:
For the body
- What's happening to you and your body in the lead up to giving birth
- How to know when you are in labour
- When to go to hospital, how to labour at home
- How the body functions to help give birth
- How the hormone system works during birth
- How your baby takes part in the birth process
- Support during labour - the father's role,
the doula, midwife and obstetrician roles - Active Birth - allowing your instincts to guide you
- Pain relief - all of your options, natural and medical
- Post natal support, breastfeeding support
For the mind
- Birth Options: medical/natural, Obstetrician/ Midwife/Doula what is your ideal mix?
- All the alternatives and options available so you can make appropriate choices for you and your baby (including water birth and lotus birth)
- Communicating and working with your care providers
- Understanding hospital policies and your choices and rights within the hospital system.
- Possible obstacles and how to overcome them
For the spirit
- How your emotions effect the process of birth
- Having a strong sense of birth as a rite of passage
- Feeling a connection to the miracle of birth
- Feeling connected to your baby
- Exploring your needs
- Exploring your fears
- Relaxation - Calm birth – Massage
- Post Natal Depression – how to reduce the risks
- Confidence, trust and relaxation - the vital ingredients
Classes are conducted using; relaxed, explorative style of teaching, active participation, DVD's
and relaxation techniques. Download Flyer Download a registration form
Venue: 766 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell
Cost: $350 per couple or $250 per single $120 doulas, $50 for each extra support person (concessions available)
Clothing: Wear loose comfortable clothing.
Doula Trainee’s can attend alternative childbirth preparation classes if they wish.
"The classes are empowering balanced classes for women and men interested in natural birth. What I loved about this course was the approach of seeing birth as an emotional, spiritual and physical journey, seeing natural birth methods as 'the norm' and empowering rather than negative - something to embrace rather than fear - I loved the course!"
"When I first came to Anna's antenatal classes, I was in abit of shock at our suprise pregnancy. I was confused, scared about being another patient in the western medical system and not knowing how I could fit in a baby with everything else I had planned. Having recently taken over a business that I loved & realising I couldn't do both, I decided that I had to hand back the business & start to focus on being a mum- it honestly felt like a big sacrifice & I remember thinking "what if I don't like being a mum & I've given all of this up?!"
As soon as I met Anna, I really appreciated her down to earth nature, she seemed very real to me. As the weeks progressed, Anna's passion for what she does really shone through- the space she creates is very safe & she is a brilliant listener! These qualities are so important in allowing a person to explore the feelings that are coming up in a non judgemental environment. She really gives permission to the participants to be true to themselves.
Being a rebirther & meditation/personal development teacher I find these qualities extremely important in these types of groups so I can be quite fussy! Anna's facilitation skills along with the fact that she taps into her own experience/wisdom far exceeded my expectations. The content covered over the 6 weeks is extremely thorough & really works to empower women to make the birth all about them & their baby. These classes helped me find my power in this next phase of my life & really focus on my ideal birth plan". Katie Giardina: rebirther/personal development facilitator.
"Thank you again for the wonderful classes, we both really enjoyed attending and really looked forward to each week as it unfolded. I was especially pleased with how engaged Ron became in the classes. I think for a man it is sometimes harder to feel involved and it really "drew him in" to the whole process of pregnancy, birthing and parenting, made it feel more real for him. " Lynda Hansen
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