Are you like I was and seeing all these adverts for courses saying “only X ££ and the bonus is, it includes a space for your birth partner too” ... and then thinking ...
"Yeh, ok, that’s great but that’s not a bonus for me because my partner [enter most relevant statement]:
... isn’t the sort of person to do a course
… leaves this stuff to me
... is a manly man and doesn’t do this sort of stuff
... is into football and likely to sit there watching a match whilst I’m in labour
... thinks we just go into hospital and come out with a baby, there’s no learning needed".
IS NOT GOING TO WASTE SEVERAL EVENINGS FAFFING ABOUT WITH A COURSE ABOUT THIS S**T!! .
Right, so that means that they ...
… must know how to support you then?
… surely know what type of birth you would like and how you want to feel?
… are totally aware of what you want in the way of pain relief?
… understand the power of relaxation on the body?
… understand why breathing in specific ways will help in labour
… will know what to do if you have a panic or wobble?
… will know how to talk to the midwives and what to say when you may not feel up to it?
Does it???
Maybe they do...
Have a think about whether you have you had those conversations? Do you understand these decisions even? Do you know what you need or want? Do you know what your birth partner may need too?
Hypnobirthing Masterclass Course
Are you struggling to get them to see the value or to convince them? If so, I have got you covered with my Hypnobirthing Masterclass creatively written to hold the attention of both you and your partner. Jam packed with everything you (and they) need to know including the evidence and stats to help you make decisions.
It's 3h (across 2 evenings - the length of 2 footie games btw, without extra time) with 2 extra mini masterclasses to look over at home together in your own time. From £99 inc. your birth partner ;) ha ha! (couldn’t resist) Details here: Happy Birth Coach Courses (group course) or Happy Birth Coach Courses (private course) and use this blog post to encourage your partner along too!
And if they are still not sold on the idea ... Ask them how they would feel if baby arrived at home or on the side of the motorway spontaneously and they didn’t have a clue what was happening, what to do or how to help you - that is scarier for you both!! . Just saying … knowledge is power!!
On a serious note, A course is really beneficial for you both. You will learn a whole host of important information and a knowledgeable birth partner will increase your confidence levels.
This encourages the calm in your labour and birth (Pregnancy Relaxation Sessions | Happy Birth Coach are amazing for this too, next one is on 23rd Jan 7pm, Taunton) as they will feel less like a spare part in the room and you won’t think about how they are feeling as ... they will be as prepared as you are!
My next group in-person Hypnobirthing Masterclass course starts on 26th Feb 7.30pm in Taunton or my next online course starts 11th April. I have availability for private courses across Jan/Feb. There is no 'right' time to take a course. I would recommend the earlier, the better because you then have plenty of time to practice the techniques.
'From Champers to Pampers'
Or come along to 'From Champers to Pampers' my FREE pregnancy coffee morning - next one is on Thursday 8th Feb 11.25am or Tuesday 20th Feb 7pm: Pregnancy coffee mornings | Happy Birth Coach | Taunton to meet other local pregnant mums-to-be and share worries and excitement over a cuppa and some nibbles!
Kate xx