Warm and welcoming local in-person antenatal course led by an experienced local Birth & Postnatal Doula.
Would you like to start a deep & meaningful journey of birthing and mothering/parenting?
The aim of this course is to support you to have an empowering birth experience for you and your family.
A birth experience is not an one-off life event - it has an ongoing impact on you and your family.
If you have an empowering birth experience, that experience helps you confidently make your choice in your parenting journey too - actually, birth is the start of a long journey of constantly making choices as a parent.
Whether you choose a home birth, birth with epidural or Caesarean, you CAN feel EMPOWERED by the experience.
How is it different from a NHS Antenatal Class?
You will learn about YOU in this course as well as useful knowledge about birth because each birth is different and unique.
In this course...
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You will LEARN and EXPLORE how YOU give birth in YOUR own way.
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You will gain more than just knowledge about birth.
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There will be lots of fun ACTIVITIES to explore WITHIN YOURSELF.
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It includes helpful elements of HYPNOBIRTHING.
Who is it for?
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Currently pregnant (usually 26-37 weeks pregnant at the timing of attending the course)
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If you want to have an empowering birth experience that has a positive impact on your life
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Those who want connection with other mothers/parents
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If your partner wishes to be well-prepared for the birth and parenting journey
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Those that want to have fun and relax whilst learning in a welcoming and informal atmosphere!
Partners are welcome to join!
In this course, your partner will also deeply learn how to support you better.
What are the benefits?
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Empowering yourself with knowledge about birth
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Understanding you and your partner's worries and fears and feeling more confident to deal with them during the birth
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Better communication with caregivers toward the birth you want
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Your partner can know how he/she can support you
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Feeling a sense of community during this precious journey
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You and your partner can feeling well-prepared for your journey ahead
You will interactively and practically learn about…
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Your RIGHTS to make your experience empowered
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Great COMMUNICATION TOOLS to make informed choices
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How to process your worries & fears
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Pain management and relaxation techniques (that can be used after birth too!)
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Working WITH your powerful hormones
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How your PARTNER can help you at birth
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Your options when you are offered Induction of Labour
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Your options when you have Caesarean
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The mothering/parenting journey as well as YOUR PARTNER'S parenting journey
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Infant feeding
We will also have time for Mothers/parents’ circles to share thoughts and insights and build connections.
Who is running the course?
Tomoko is a local birth & postnatal doula based near Aberaeron. She herself has experienced both home birth and waterbirth and she has supported mothers/parents from birth at Midwifery-led unit to Caesarean. She loves empowering mothers/parents to make their own choice confidently in their journey of birth and beyond.
GROUP
ANTENATAL COURSE
in your area
Where?
I will travel to YOUR VILLAGE, CLOSE AREA or HOME and offer my in-person antenatal course, if there is sufficient demand.*
*Minimum 2 people/couples to run a group course.
When?
A course will be arranged on request (usually 26-37 weeks pregnant at the timing of attending the course.)
To arrange, contact me ASAP.
Please allow at least 4 weeks for a course to be held.
It will be 4 x 2 hours sessions.
How much?
£160 for 4 weeks course per couple
Introductory offer!
£80 for 4 weeks course per couple
Payment by instalment is available (£20 per class.)
*Minimum 2 people/couples to run a course.
There will be my travel costs to be reimbursed
(45p/mile. The cost can be shared in the group.)
If finance is a barrier
There are fully and partly funded spaces so that this beneficial class can reach those who need it.
Those spaces are limited so contact me ASAP for more details.
1 to 1
ANTENATAL COURSE
Where?
I will travel to YOU and offer my in-person antenatal course just for you (and your partner).
When?
A course will be arranged on request (usually 26-37 weeks pregnant at the timing of attending the course.)
To arrange, contact me ASAP.
It will be 4 x 2 hours sessions.
They can be arranged as you wish (e.g. 4 weekday evenings over a month, 4 weekends etc.)
How much?
£160 for 4 weeks course per couple
Payment by instalment is available (£40 per class.)
There will be my travel costs to be reimbursed. (45p/mile)
If finance is a barrier
There are fully and partly funded spaces so that this beneficial class can reach those who need it. Those spaces are limited to contact me ASAP for more details.
REFRESHER COURSE
We will revisit and refresh birth choices and updates on maternity services and we will also explore sibling introductions and sibling relationships. Contact me for more details.
Book your place ASAP by adding your details to the contact form below.
If you have a question about the course, contact me.
I can’t wait to support you on your journey of birth and beyond - together!
