All natu-ral here! The focus is on natural, physiological childbirth and the powerhouse of your body, baby, and birth. The ultimate birth team and how they work in unison.
Classes often teach you about an epidural or pharmacological pain relief options. But what you learn here is how NOT to use them! How to use what ya got to power through your birth.
Sometimes interventions are needed, but in most cases they are used because physiological birth has not been respected. Here is where you’ll learn how to honour physiological birth, reduced the need for interventions and create a birth environment that supports your natural birthing process.
And it won’t be about massage or eating dates, it will be focused on birth practices and movements that actually reduce the chance of tearing.
You’ll be educated by a Private Midwife who supported women to birth in hospital both public and private and homebirth.
To achieve a physiological birth within the maternity system, you are going to need autonomy and advocacy skills. And that’s the whole birth team I’m talking about! I’m going to help you master those skills.
I have heard some BS in my time as a midwife and when we get information there is always two sides to the coin. I’ll teach you how to develop critical thinking skills and understand the latest evidence-based research and the two sides to make informed choices.
The design of physiological birth
The stages of labour: early labour, active labour, transition, and birth.
The role of hormones in childbirth (oxytocin, endorphins, adrenaline). The symphony of physiology.
The anatomy of childbirth: understanding the power and beauty of your body and baby.
Creating a birth space that enhances physiology
Movement and gravity - physiology lovers.
What physiological birth loves and how to utilise in your birth
To not have an epidural
To minimise the need for interventions
To prevent tearing
Birth Beliefs
Mindset & Pain
Fears
Support Team
Cascade of Interventions
Understanding your rights in childbirth
Developing Your Personal Autonomy
Radical Responsibility
Advocating for Yourself in Birth
The Birth of Modern Obstetrics
The Illusion of Safety
The Process of Making Informed Decisions
Understanding your rights to informed consent and refusal in childbirth.
The Three Decisions That Shape Everything
Identifying Bias and Conflict of Interest
Handling Conflicting Information and Advice
Practical Exercises in Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
Early hours postpartum + physiology
The first 3 days + physiology
The first 6 weeks + physiology
Created for those who are committed to achieving a natural, intervention-free childbirth, focused on physiology.
experiencing pregnancy for the first time and wanting comprehensive education on physiological birth.
Those who had a previous birth that involved interventions and are looking to have a different experience this time.
who will be supporting someone during labour and want to be well-prepared and want to be aligned with the birthing woman.
We are not anti epidural here, but it’s also okay not to want one. For those people, this class is made for you.
and want to learn techniques to minimise the chance of tearing during childbirth.
and want to have a more autonomous birthing experience.
Individuals passionate about advocating for their rights and making informed decisions in their childbirth journey.
but want to maintain control over their birth experience and have a physiological birth.
The Womanhood Space
49 Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh, 3340
12 class hours
Food & Drinks provided - morning & afternoon tea
Gift Bag, Handouts & Detailed booklet to take home
$395- per couple
AfterPay available
Classes are held over one weekend - Saturday & Sunday and sessions run from 10am - 5pm
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Bring a notebook for personal notes, comfortable clothing for movement exercises, and an open mind ready to learn and engage. Everything else will be provided for you, including all educational materials and refreshments.
Our classes are designed to be comprehensive and comfortable.
We provide:
Morning & Afternooon Tea, drinks, and snacks to keep you nourished throughout the day.
A gift bag with goodies for you and your baby.
Detailed handouts and a comprehensive booklet to take home, ensuring you have all the information at your fingertips.
Yes, morning and afternoon tea is provided. There are plenty of local cafes down the road for lunch, and a kitchen if you wish to bring your own lunch.
Absolutely. If you are a solo parent, please contact us via email to request a solo parent ticket priced at $325. We are committed to making my classes accessible and supportive for all parents.
Payment can be made online by all major cards and Afterpay is available.
The cost of the class is $395 + booking fee. This fee is per couple.
The classes will be held at our beautiful clinic space The Womanhood Space - 49 Gisborne Road, Bacchus Marsh, 3340.
We recommend attending our childbirth education class between 20 to 35 weeks of pregnancy. This timeframe allows ample opportunity to practice the techniques learned and integrate the knowledge before the birth. However, if you're further along, you can still benefit from the class, as many parents have successfully applied these techniques even with later attendance.
We understand that plans can change. Our refund policy is as follows:
No refunds are given within two weeks of the class date.
For cancellations made more than two weeks before the class, we will refund 75% of the fee. The remaining 25% is retained as an administrative and payment processing fee.
Yes, there is plenty of free parking available nearby, making it easy for you to attend without worrying about finding a spot.