Day One
Birth Foundations
A guide to birth
Cultivating a calm and confident mindset for birth
Working with your body’s natural hormones and instincts
Exploring the role of the uterus and how birth unfolds physiologically
Anchoring calm through touch, massage, and acupressure
Using affirmations, language, and intention to feel empowered
Understanding how the brain and body work in harmony during labour
Practical tools: Relaxation breathing, surge breathing, and bearing down
Engaging the senses with music, scent, and visualisation
Letting go of fear and tension to ease discomfort
Harnessing self-hypnosis and breath as powerful birth tools
The importance of supportive people and a nurturing environment
Techniques for comfort, focus, and instant calm during labour
Rewiring unhelpful beliefs and creating positive associations
day two
preparation and knowledge building
Creating personalised birth preferences and communicating them clearly
Navigating interventions with confidence through informed decision-making
Empowering birth partners to advocate and offer meaningful support
Understanding your due window and why babies arrive on their own schedule
Exploring induction - what you may not be told and how to prepare
Encouraging a natural start to labour with body and lifestyle support
Learning tools like meditation and deep relaxation for pregnancy, labour and beyond
Understanding the natural signs of early labour and what to expect as it unfolds
Knowing when to stay home and when to head to hospital or call your midwife
What to do if birth happens quickly or unexpectedly
Water for comfort, freedom of movement, and exploring birthing positions
Preparing for all possibilities, including caesarean or unexpected changes
Breath, sound, and movement - how to work with your body through surges
Delayed cord clamping, placenta delivery, and uninterrupted bonding
Skin-to-skin time and breastfeeding in the golden hour
A gentle daily practice routine for birth readiness