


What People say
"A hugely empowering experience."
"Masterful -this weekend exceeded all of our expectations. "
"Inspirational yet totally realistic -a brilliant course."
"Invaluable preparation -the most helpful thing we went to."
"David (partner) knew exactly how to help me - he said it was all to do with your birthing weekend."
'An invaluable resource when faced with the bewildering array of medical procedures - the course helped me to have the confidence to push my baby out myself after an epidural. '
"I feel really positive about the experience. I felt in control throughout and felt we were making choices rather than having decisions made for us."
"Without the benefit of all the knowledge we gained, I feel that events might have taken over. It was clear when we walked into the hospital that we knew what we were talking about."
"The preparation we received proved to be invaluable for both of us and enabled us to to feel empowered to make suggestions and assume positions that made all the difference."

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Complete Active Birth Preparation with Janet Balaskas I attended your Active Birth weekend with my partner - Although I knew the anatomy I didn't realise exactly how the baby passed through the pelvis and also that the baby did so much work itself. Your suggestions helped us to be without fear throughout - especially the mantra's "My body knows how to give birth" and "My baby knows how to be born". They worked! |
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| JULY | Sat 17th & Sun 18th 10.00 am - 5.30 pm |
£155 |
Viveka St Johns Wood |
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| SEPTEMBER | Sat 11th & Sun 12th 10.00 am - 5.30 pm |
£155 |
Viveka St Johns Wood |
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| NOVEMBER | Sat 13th & Sun 14th 10.00 am - 5.30 pm |
£155 |
Viveka St Johns Wood |
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| Cost: £155 per person. Email: jbbookings@activebirthcentre.com Tel: 020 76862276 |
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Every new parent looks forward to the joy and ecstasy of meeting their child. Whatever happens, your birth should be a positive experience, one in which you feel you are in charge and able to make the best choices for you and your baby. During this weekend, you will discover how to give birth actively and naturally. For both mother and baby, birth is instinctive. Most births can progress without complications with little or no help. For some women the journey of birth can be pain free or even ecstatic. What can happen in labour is also unpredictable and can sometimes be more challenging than expected. When this happens, knowing how and when to make the best use of medical back-up can ensure a good experience and a safe birth for your baby. This course, taught by one of the UK's most experienced and inspired teachers, will empower you to go through your birth calmly and with confidence. It is an excellent course for partners giving them all the information and guidance they need. Janet Balaskas is the pioneer of Active Birth and Pregnancy Yoga and has been teaching birth preparation courses for more than 25 years. A pdf of the course handbook will be sent to you to read prior to the course by email. This includes all the information you might need about complementary and medical back up for active birth, should your agenda need to change. There will be a session on the morning of the second day where this topic will be discussed and your questions answered. You will be guided on how to use interventions minimally and safely and how make wise decisions in a calm and focused way. Partners are included and recommended to attend, and you can also come on your own. The course will include: * Active Birth, movements and positions |
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How to book Please refer to the table which will enable you to choose a date and book online. If you have a query, or would like to speak to Janet, email us with a daytime phone number where she can call you back or call 020 7682276 and leave a message. |