Caesarean Birth Workshop
Do you know the options available to you, and the decisions you might still need to make? A caesarean birth can feel very medical, but there is still so much you can do to shape the experience, from the small details to the bigger choices, to make it feel calm, personal and truly yours.
Would you like a clear, detailed picture of what actually happens on the day, including what to expect in theatre and what happens to you and your baby, during and immediately after the birth?
Our caesarean preparation workshops cover all of this and more, including the postnatal period, so you can walk into your birth feeling informed, confident and prepared, whatever your reasons for a caesarean.
Do you know the options available to you and the decisions you might need to make?
Have you documented your preferences and wishes for your caesarean birth? There are still lots of decisions to make for a birth in theatre, to create a memorable and special experience.
Would you like a detailed overview of what to expect on the day of your caesarean birth, including what happens to your body and your baby during and after the birth?
Our caesarean preparation workshops address these questions and much more, including the postnatal period. Join us to gain the knowledge and confidence you need for a positive caesarean birth experience.
Discussion Topics
Understanding your options: Explore the reasons for your caesarean, any alternatives if you're unsure, and your right to choose your preferred birth type, even where this falls outside NHS guidelines.
The theatre environment: What to expect on the day, including the stages of a caesarean birth, the roles of the medical team, and how to promote a calm, positive experience throughout.
Coping strategies: Aromatherapy, massage, breathing techniques, affirmations, guided relaxation and music, practical tools to help you feel calm, grounded and in control.
Emotional support: Techniques to work through any difficult feelings about a medical birth, drawing on trauma and counselling training to support you.
Hormones and bonding: How birth hormones affect bonding, relaxation and milk production, and simple ways to support these during and after your caesarean.
Birth partner preparation: How your birth partner can be involved and support you, during the birth and in the postnatal period that follows.
Postnatal recovery: Practical guidance for recovery immediately after birth, both in hospital and once you're home.
Navigating the system: Confidence and clarity in advocating for the birth you want, within your unique circumstances.
You'll also receive a comprehensive 70 page guide created by The Essex Birth Company, to work through together in our sessions and refer back to whenever you need it, leaving you feeling confident, knowledgeable and prepared for your caesarean birth.
