My Janet Balaskas Active Birth Workshop ^© helps prepare the body and mind to activate the mother’s natural birth-giving abilities.

This workshop, for mothers-to-be and their birth partners:

• prepares the body and mind to activate the mother’s natural birth-giving abilities
• enables you to understand the unfolding of the natural process of pregnancy and birth
• empowers you to make informed choices about your labour and birth and to have a positive experience, however the birth journey might unfold
• is a common-sense, evidence-based approach
• is taught in the comfort of your own home and can be personalised to your needs

In your workshop you will:

• find out more about the physiological process of birth
• find out about the hormones in labour and birth and how a baby is born through the pelvis
• explore ways to optimise the hormonal process through position, movement, breathing and partner support such as massage
• become more prepared for working with your midwife if plans need to change, so you can make decisions that are right for you
• get up to date information about your chosen place of birth