Need to focus on you, baby and birth?

FunkyMama Pregnancy and Birth is mind and body preparation for an active labour. It includes education and practise of techniques helpful in active labouring and birthing.

Suitable for pregnant women from around 20 weeks. Allow yourself around 10 weeks to complete all topics before baby's expected due date. This class is series of about 8 weeks. Partners and support people are welcome at select classes (usually last Monday of every month).

Topics Include: Intro to labour and birth. Positions and movement for labour and birth.

Massage, movement and positions.

Visualisation, breathing and vocalisation and rhythm, efficient pushing.

Perineal massage, TENS, music, water use in birth.

Baby visualisation, exercise and diet in pregnancy, discomforts of pregnancy.

Handouts will be available on topics discussed eg. relaxation techniques, use of ball in labour, massage techniques, use of music, positions for labour, working with pain and perineal massage.

New participants welcome every second week. Ring or email for topic scheduled each week.

Bring a thick towel to lie on, 2-3 pillows and your own exercise ball if you have one.
Eat lightly at least 1 hour before the class and bring along a water bottle.

Bookings and screening form essential!

Download Screening Form for Pregnant Women