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).

I am a Registered Nurse/Midwife with experience in low and high-risk pregnancy. I have worked independently in Midwifery Group Practice for the last four years. Within this role I provided antenatal care, labour management and postnatal care to women and their babies.

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 explannation 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

Workshops

As the South Australian BirthSkills practitioner, I conduct group classes in the Western Suburbs area.  

Full Weekend Workshop

Saturday and Sunday 16th and 17th january.

10 - 3 30pm both days

Camden Community Centre

7 Carlise St, Camden Park

Limited Places avaliable - please register your interest.

Further session dates are available upon request and details will be regularly updated on this website.

The workshops provide a good positive learning environment with other couples at a similar stage in their pregnancy as you. There is a maximum of five couples per workshop.

All printed materials and CD's included.

During this progam you recieve a detailed explannation of the BirthSkills program.

The content can still be tailored to your individual requirements. 

Morning tea, Lunch and Afternoon tea is supplied for you and your partner.

A $50 discount is avaliable if you book in the calender month prior to the session.

$550 per couple.

Last Minute Option

Printed materials and CD included.

Three hours of one on one education in the privacy of your own home to cover the very 'basics' of the program.

A lot of 'homework' required to be completed by the participant in order to maximise the benefits of the Birthskills program.

Phone advice and guidance avaliable until the birth of your baby.

$275 per couple ($65 per additional hour)

Private Intensive

Printed materials and CD's included.

Eight hours (held in one day) of one on one education in the privacy of your own home with you and your partner.

All modules covered, focusing on your personal areas of interest.

Some 'homework' required by participants to further enhance the learning materials.

Phone advice and guidance avaliable until the birth of your baby.

$660 per couple.

Also great for close friends or sisters that want to do the course together- $500 per couple for 2-3 couples. 

Program Pack Only

Printed Materials and CD's.

$75 includes postage to you.

Please note that I am happy to create a package to suit your individual needs and any particular financial requirements.

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