BirthSkills

I would like to introduce myself as the BirthSkills practitioner for South Australia.

BirthSkills is a program teaching women relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques for use in pregnancy and labour. The aim of BirthSkills is to help women overcome the fear of childbirth with positive education on the natural process of labour, birthing and the postnatal period.

The BirthSkills program is suited to women who are seeking detailed information on the process of labour and birthing, or women with anxiety and other anxiety related disorders (eg- needle phobia).

As a part of the BirthSkills program women receive detailed printed materials outlining normal physiology, endocrinology, medical and natural pain relief methods for pregnancy and labour. All information is current and evidenced based. Relaxation CD’s are also provided to teach women self-hypnosis techniques for use in pregnancy and labour. Products and further information are available from the website www.birthskills.com.au

A postnatal education program is also available to help women relax and enjoy their new babies. It has a strong focus on treating postnatal depression. Psychology guidance is available for women who may also require additional support.

This is a brief explanation of the modules covered in the weekend workshop sessions -

Module 1 - Awareness Beliefs, The Fear/Tension/Pain Syndrome, The Fight or Flight Response, How Fear Affects Labour, How the Uterus Works, Working with Your Uterus during labour, Hormonal Activity during labour, Working with your Hormones during labour.

Module 2 - Trust Developing Trust through Focus, Trust and Hypnosis/Deep Relaxation, Managing Pain during Birthing, Using Hypnosis for the Management of Pain, How to Achieve Self-Hypnosis, Terminology for a Calm, Confident, Welcoming Birth.

Module 3 - Work Breathing Techniques, Basic Physical Relaxation Techniques, Pre-natal Bonding, Imagery and Visualisation, Massage, Affirmations, Relaxation Deepening Techniques, A few more tips for helping to prepare your body for birthing, Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises during Pregnancy, Distraction Practice.

Module 4 - Choices Birth Choices Worksheet, Choosing a Comfortable Position for Efficient Labour and Birthing, Information relating to Choices and Possible Experiences.

Module 5 - Welcome Birth Plans and Preferences Welcome - The Four Stages of Labour.

BirthSkills Practitioners are proud to provide tailored birth preparation classes that are designed to suit your individual needs and desired birth outcomes

 Information Brochure

If you are interested in further information on the range of benefits associated with the BirthSkills program, please take the time to download the 2008 BirthSkills Brochure via clicking on the link below:

BirthSkillsBrochure2008.pdf

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