Warm and welcoming 1 to 1 personalised Birth Preparation 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 physical, emotional and spiritual 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 mother and a parent.
Whether you choose a home birth, birth with epidural or Caesarean birth, you CAN feel EMPOWERED by the experience.
How is it different from an 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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If your partner wishes to be well-prepared for the birth and parenting journey
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If you want to have a positive birth experience even in unpredictable situations
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Those that want to have a tailored birth preparation course for you.
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 health care professionals toward the birth you want
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Your partner can know how he/she can support you
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You and your partner can feel well-prepared for your journey ahead
You will learn about…
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Your legal 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 BIRTH
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BREASTFEEDING
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The MOTHERING/PARENTING JOURNEY as well as your partner's parenting journey
Testimonials
"Tomoko asked us lots of pertinent questions from the start to get a feel for the sort of birth we wanted. She showed no judgement, just unwavering support & commitment. She highlighted our options to us many times & helped us to feel emotionally & physically prepared."
TM
"We feel so grateful to have had the support of Tomoko throughout our pregnancy. It has made such a difference to our experience. Her wisdom & support has given us so much knowledge and confidence and her gentle, calming energy has been such a huge support to us. We now can’t wait to give birth knowing that we have her support. She is a blessing and we cannot recommend her enough for any part of your journey."
Kelly-Marie
"The quality and information we were given and the level of support has been first-class."
KCC
"Every doubt or question was addressed with lots of information - and mostly in podcast format which I preferred. You still always said you support my choice no matter what, so there was no pressure at all. Also I felt I can always call, vent, talk from the heart if anything came up."
Where?
I will travel to YOU and offer a personalised Birth Preparation Course tailored 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.)
What's included?
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3 x 3-hour sessions*
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follow-up support and unlimited Q&A via email or messaging between sessions
*They can be arranged as you wish (e.g. 3 weekday evenings over a month, 3 weekends etc.)
How much?
£300 per couple
Payment by instalments is available.
There will be my travel costs to be reimbursed. (50p/mile)
If finance is a barrier,
I am happy to consider alternative payment arrangements, such as work/skills/farm produce exchange or instalment plans. Contact me to discuss what works best for you.
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!
