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Pregnant Belly

Empowered Birthing: A 12-week Doula-Led Journey Through Pregnancy & Birth Preparation

Pregnant Yoga

The Programme

This programme aims to provide comprehensive support and preparation, addressing both the practical and emotional aspects of pregnancy and childbirth from a doula's perspective.

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The programme will consist of twelve 75 minute live sessions that will focus on different aspects of pregnancy and childbirth; and we will have a community space in Mighty Networks for us to stay connected during this time.

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Each session we will move together, breathe and meditate in addition to covering the below topics.

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Partners are encouraged to join week 7 where we cover ‘the role of the partner’

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All sessions will be recorded if you cannot make the live call.

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You’ll have access to the recordings for the entire 4 trimesters (3 months postnatal).

 

Investment: £560.00

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Next enrolment start date: Wednesday, 11th September 2024

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Programme Outline

Week 1: Introduction & Overview

  • Welcome and Introductions 

    • Meet the doula (Jessie Eloise) and fellow participants

    • Overview of the course

  • Understanding Pregnancy 

    • Stages of pregnancy

    • Physical and emotional changes

  • Setting Intentions

    • Discuss personal goals and expectations

    • Introduction to journaling and mindfulness practices

Week 2: Nutrition & Wellness

  • Prenatal Nutrition 

    • Essential nutrients

    • Healthy eating habits

  • Exercise and Movement 

    • Key exercises for pregnancy

    • Importance of staying active

  • Q&A and Discussion

Week 3: Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health

  • Managing Stress and Anxiety

    • Techniques for relaxation

    • Identifying stressors

  • Mindfulness and Meditation 

    • Guided meditation session

    • Daily mindfulness practices

  • Open Discussion

Week 4: Understanding Labour & Birth

  • Stages of Labour 

    • Early, active, and transitional labour

    • What to expect at each stage

  • Signs of Labour 

    • Recognising labour onset

    • When to go to the hospital or birth centre

  • Discussion and Questions

Week 5: Birth Plans & Preferences

  • Creating a Birth Plan 

    • Elements of a birth plan

    • How to communicate your preferences

  • Interventions and Choices 

    • Common medical interventions

    • Making informed decisions

  • Q&A Session

Week 7: Partner Support and Involvement

  • Role of the Birth Partner 

    • How partners can support

    • Effective communication

  • Comfort Measures for Partners 

    • Techniques for partners to assist

    • Practice session

  • Discussion and Feedback

Week 9: Postnatal Planning

  • Immediate Postnatal Care 

    • Physical recovery

    • Emotional wellbeing

  • Breastfeeding Basics

    • Benefits and challenges

    • Tips for successful breastfeeding

  • Open Discussion

Week 11: Building a Support Network

  • Identifying Support Systems 

    • Family, friends, and community resources

  • Joining Support Groups 

  • Benefits of peer support

    • Finding and joining groups

  • Discussion and Resource Sharing

Week 6: Comfort Measures & Pain Management

  • Natural Pain Relief Techniques 

    • Breathing exercises

    • Positioning and movement

  • Medical Pain Relief Options 

    • Epidurals and other medications

    • Pros and cons

  • Hands-On Practice

Week 8: Partner Support and Involvement

  • Complications and Variations 

    • Common complications

    • How to cope with unexpected changes

  • C-Section Preparation 

    • What to expect during a C-section

    • Recovery tips

  • Q&A Session

Week 10: Infant Care Basics

  • Newborn Care Essentials 

    • Bathing, pooing, and sleeping!

    • Understanding newborn cues

  • Soothing Techniques 

  • Q&A and Sharing Experiences

Week 12: Final Preparations and Celebrations

  • Review and Recap

    • Summary of key learnings

    • Addressing remaining questions

  • Personalised Birth Plans 

    • Finalising birth plans

    • Sharing and feedback

  • Celebration and Closure 

    • Celebrating the journey

    • Farewell and next steps

Enrol Now

​Next enrolment start date: Wednesday, 11th September 2024

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Payment plan options available (contact: jessie@jessie-eloise-yoga.com)

  • Empowered Birthing

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