At some point in your pregnancy, you suddenly realize- really realize- that you will give birth, and the birth-to-come is very much in focus. You dream of it, you fear it, you anticipate it. Some women can’t wait to experience it, while others dread this experience.

 

No matter what your attitude towards it is, one thing is sure: a lot of studies show, that the one most important factor to affect the outcome of a birth experience, both subjectively and regarding measurable interventions, is preparation and knowledge. The birth process requires of the woman to let go of control (no matter if you are having a natural birth of caesarean section) – but to do so, it is important to know what to expect, and to understand the process.

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My birth preparation classes are in English and will include:

 

• information about the physiology and stages of birth

• onset of labor and the time at home before going to hospital

• when to go to hospital

• pain relief

• fathers role

• monitoring and safety during birth

• complications, interventions and treatments

• breathing and relaxation during birth

• labor and delivery positions

• massage for late pregnancy and birth

• breastfeeding

• the meaning of Cangaroo Mothering and how to wrap a baby sling.

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This class is held in Prismen on Amager, is the first of three independent, but supplementary parts of birth preparation. We meet 2 times/week, and this first part is 4 times. Part 2 (and 3 if you wish) (see below) is scheduled as a natural continuation, but must bee booked separately.

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As these classes are held in cooperation with Københavns Kommune, you will be redirected to their booking site, when pressing "book a birth class".

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Start dates:

• 27th August

• 1st October

• 12th November

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Massage Courses for Pregnancy and Birth

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Pregnancy and birth happens in the body, not in the head. And so, the best preparations are the ones that come from the body. My massage courses are a supplement (but independent) to the more traditional birth preparation. You will learn to use touch and pressure for relief in pregnancy, birth, for your baby and your partner!

 

During the course, you will get an understanding of how your body changes during pregnancy, and how your muscles must adapt to be growing baby bump. You will learn exercises for relief and stretching of the muscles, positions to rest in, and massaging techniques for the sore muscles. You will also learn about relaxation during birth, how you might help yourself and have help from others. Finally you will learn some soothing techniques for the newborn baby – for whom touch is a whole new sensation!

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You can take this class in two different ways:

• We meet 3 times, 2 hours every time, and we will primarily focus on exercises. 

• An intensive one-day program with the same curriculum as the slower paced course. 

 

Please bring dads, co-mothers, nannies and grannies – or anybody, who will lend a helping hand, and want to learn!

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This class is held in Prismen on Amager, is the second of three independent, but supplementary parts of birth preparation. We meet 2 times/week, and this second part is 3 times. Part 1 (and 3 if you wish) (see above and below) is scheduled as a natural continuation, but must bee booked separately.

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As these classes are held in cooperation with Københavns Kommune, you will be redirected to their booking site, when pressing "book a birth class".

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Start dates:

• 10th September

• 22th October

• 26th November

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Breast feeding workshop

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Learn the ABCs of breast feeding and all about life immediately after birth. You will learn important tips and tricks to help you successfully breastfeed your child.

 

You will learn what may make breastfeeding feel difficult and what you can do to avoid it. You will also learn how to interpret your baby's signals and body language right from the start as well as the importance of skin to skin contact and how you can use it to give yourself and your baby the best start. We'll even look at different kind of baby carriers and slings, to help you choose what suits you best.

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Dates:

• 7th November

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