BIRTHING IS A BLESSING PROGRAMS...A Holistic Preparation for Childbirth and Early Parenthood

BIRTHING IS A BLESSING PROGRAMS

Our Childbirth Preparation Workshops aim to educate the mind, empower the body, encourage the heart, and enlighten the spirit of the expectant parents for the extraordinary journey of pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood. We utilize a holistic and creative approach in our workshops. 

1. THE BIRTH BASICS WORKSHOP (BBW)

This is a one-day workshop filled with the basic information and skills necessary for expectant parents to use the Instinctive and Engaging Way of Birthing. We will introduce participants to our Seven Guiding Beliefs for Pregnancy and Childbirth and provide practical tips for both expectant mom and dad on how to have a fulfilling childbirth experience regardless of what birthing option is chosen.

Topics include:

·         Celebrating the Gift of Motherhood

·         Physiology of Labor and Birth

·         Stages of Labor

·         Prenatal Exercises, Breathing and Relaxation

·         Bonding with your Baby in the Womb

·         The Father/Partner as Guardian of the Birthing Place

·         Comfort Measures in Labor

·         Your Birth of Choice—Natural, Medicated, C-Section, Water Birth

·         Overview of Hospital Procedures

·         Caring Tips for the Newborn

2. INTERMEDIATE BIRTH WORKSHOP

This intermediate workshop engages the expectant mother to further discover and trust her body’s innate wisdom and ability to give birth through more exercises, breathing and relaxation. This workshop also aims to further educate expectant parents on how to deal with hospital procedures and to work effectively with your caregiver/birthing team; how to prepare your own birthing plan; and how to make informed decisions in case of complications or if the unexpected happens. During this workshop there will be interactive lectures, sharing of positive birth stories, viewing of audio-visuals, birth art, role-playing and other activities to equip the expectant mother and her partner for labor and birth. (Pre-requisite: BBW)

THE BIRTH BASICS WORKSHOP...An Essential Preparation to Childbirth and Beyond

WHAT EXPECTANT PARENTS SAY ABOUT THE BIRTH BASICS WORKSHOP

Here are the feedback of some of the participants from the recent August workshop:

“This workshop has given me more knowledge—not only about (my) pregnancy—but also about myself. It taught me what I can do and what I can be. The session also made a way for me and my partner to have time for our baby and to prepare ourselves for his coming.”

—Rachelle B. (26 weeks pregnant)

“It is very informative (for me) as a father and partner. (The workshop) has enlightened both of us with what we have to do and what we can do to make this blessing even more worthwhile and memorable.”

—JP I. (First time father-to-be)

“What I like most about the workshop was the coverage of the topics which included the before, during and after birth. (I also liked) the use of different tools such as videos and personal sharing (of positive birth stories) that cannot be found in books.”

—Ivy D.C. (27 weeks pregnant)

“My most significant experience in this workshop was the way I bonded with my wife...and learning more about what she’s going through right now.“

—Em G. (First time father-to-be)

We are inviting all expectant mothers and their partners to join us in this unique one-day program— a holistic and creative approach to childbirth preparation..."The Birth Basics Workshop"—on September 14, 2013 (Saturday), from 8:30AM to 5:30PM at the Isis International, No. 3 Marunong Street, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila...

                                                             Register now! Contact Betty San Luis at 0916-5205787.