English Spoken
If the regular Dutch Voorbereid Bevallen course is not an option for you, because you or your partner doesn’t speak or understand Dutch, it is possible to follow this course in English.
This course helps you prepare for the birth of your baby in an informative and practical way. During this day you will learn and practice different birthing techniques as well as what’s and why’s about labor.
Cozy atmosphere at a beautiful location
Since 2011
In close cooperation with local midwives
What to expect?
Voorbereid Bevallen offers a short, powerful course for parents to be, who wants to be well prepared for the birth of their baby. We give extensive information about what happens during childbirth and how to manage it. We discuss about pain and the way you experience pain. There is also space to discuss your fears and questions. The coaching role of the partner throughout the birth is one of the main focuses. So, your partner can be actively involved during childbirth. The physical exercises prepare you to handle the contractions.
Knowledge increases your awareness and assertiveness, so you’ll able to make choices that suits you. Together we will be strong!
Let me know if you are interested.
If there is enough interest, I will schedule a new date.
Program
During this fully catered day course we will discuss childbirth in chronological order, from the start of labor to the pushing stage. There will be space for interaction, practical exercises, a delicious lunch, and (bathroom) breaks. Afterwards you will receive extra digital information to review at home. The number of participants is 3 to 7 couples.
Topics
- The pregnant body
- Start of labor
- The stage of dilation
- Managing pain during labor
- How to handle contractions (breathing techniques, positions and relaxation)
- The stage of pushing
- The birth of the baby
- When things go differently (possible interventions)
- Positions for the pushing stage
- Pushing technique
