What You Learn
The Good Birth Philosophy is about empowering BOTH parents to feel confident and capable for birth and early parenting. Our aim is to overcome the misinformation and disconnection faced by families in the birth space, especially those planning a hospital birth. The classes are packed full of tips, practical skills and guidance on how you can have a positive experience, limit intervention as guided by evidence and reduce birth trauma.
PREPARING FOR BIRTH
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Anatomy of Pregnancy 101
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How to feel your baby's position life a midwife!
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Learn to follow your instincts & tune in to your body before labour has even begun
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Changes in the end of pregnancy + signs of labour
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How to get baby in the ideal position for birth
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Natural methods of encouraging labour ​
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Understanding the reality of birthing in the hospital system & how to achieve a positive birth experience
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BRING IT ON BABY - ITS LABOUR TIME
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Stages of labour + what to expect as you progress
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How to get the most from labour hormones
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Learn how to trust your body & feel confident
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Understanding the mindset necessary for labour
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Creating a birth space full of oxytocin
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25+ natural pain management strategies for labour
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Different positions for labour & birth + when to use them
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Demonstration of different massage & relaxation techniques
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How to Robozo
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How to know which coping strategies might work for you on B-Day
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How to assist with labour progress & cervical dilation
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Why cervical dilation actually doesn't matter!
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Strategies to relieve your anxiety in labour
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Medical pain relief options in hospital
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Observations + tests that might be performed
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How & when to transition to your chosen birthplace
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BRINGING BABY EARTHSIDE
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How & when to push (or not!)
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Reducing the chance of perineal tearing
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Optimal cord clamping
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Options for birthing your placenta
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WHEN YOUR LABOUR TAKES A DETOUR
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What to do when things don't go to plan
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Understanding the cascade of interventions + common pitfalls of first-time parents
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Interventions you might be offered & how to decide if they are right for you
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Decision-making skills + Role-play of scenarios
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Birth mapping
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How to advocate for yourself & what you want, based on evidence
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CONGRATS ITS PARENT TIME
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Preparing for the postpartum period during pregnancy
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Supporting your baby’s transition from womb to world
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Navigating early postpartum
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All things breastfeeding + positions + good latch + nipple care
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Signs your baby is getting enough
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Bottle feeding skills
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Settling techniques
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Safe-sleeping guidelines
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How to express milk before & after birth
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What a newborn needs & does in the first 6 weeks
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How to heal you & your bits after having a baby
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Mental Health + Baby Blues + Care for Partners
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How partners can support you in the postpartum + How you can support them
PLUS THIS EXTRA GOODNESS SPRINKLED THROUGHOUT THE CLASS
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Loads of tips & clear guidance for your partner & birth team on how to be the best supports
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Evidence-based information to give you the real info, not just what people or your care providers think you should know
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Interactive demonstrations, videos, discussions & games to keep you going - this is not a lecture!
EXTRA VALUE AFTER THE CLASS
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FREE pregnancy yoga class @ Mukti Yoga Centre
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Ongoing support from Midwife Allie after the class up to 6 weeks postpartum
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Access to generous discount codes and referrals from our partners
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Private Health Fund rebates available up to $400
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Invaluable digital resource pack​
YOUR DIGITAL RESOURCE PACK INCLUDES:
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Homework guide to prep you for labour
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Detailed resource lists for further learning
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Brisbane-specific Supports + Partners
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Breast Milk Storage Guide
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Hospital/ home birth packing list
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