Pick ‘N’ Mix antenatal classes and hypnobirthing workshops to help you to prepare for your birth, your way!
Here at New Birth Club we understand how overwhelming it can be when embarking on antenatal & birth and preparation.
We also understand that each family is unique and there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to pregnancy and birth preferences.
Which class shall I enrol on? NHS antenatal classes? NCT? Hypnobirthing? What else is available?
Our aim is to make birth education & preparation super simple, whilst putting YOU in charge of exactly what you’re getting during pregnancy and birth!
Whilst we are based in Bristol and North Somerset, you can access pregnancy and birth support from us wherever you are in the World!
Meet your hypnobirthing teachers!
Ellie Dunkley & Luiza Morris.
We are Bristol and North Somerset based birth and postnatal doulas and we aim to bring evidence based pregnancy and birth education, fun & confidence to all the families taking part in our online and in person workshops.
Come, let us guide you through your birth preparation & do it all from the convenience of your front room or find your local classes below!
Pick ‘N’ Mix Workshops
Below you’ll find all of the NBC Pick ‘N’ Mix workshops on offer!
We have split these into two categories for ya:
1) what we consider the ‘Need To Know’s’; and
2) what we consider the ‘Nice To Know’s’.
How it works?
You can download one or multiple antenatal and hypnobirthing workshops from the ‘Need To Know’ category and/or the ‘Nice To Know’ category.
Go wild!
Our antenatal and hypnobirthing workshops are pre-recorded so you can watch and rewatch in your own time. We have designed it this way to make it accessible & affordable to all, without compromising on the quality. But don’t fear… you’re not alone. Any questions that come up, simply drop us an email & we’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have following the completion of your workshop!
We can’t wait for you to join the club!
NEED TO KNOW’S:
Birth Physiology
Instant access to downloadable version HERE. Watch (& rewatch) in your own time!
A 1.5 hour workshop providing you with the essential information when it comes to how your body works towards the end of pregnancy & labour. Recommended to all pregnant peeps and before completing the Hypno Tool Bag workshop. We cover:
Uterine muscles and what they do;
Helpful hormones & how to harness them;
Unhelpful hormones & how they may interfere;
The role of your sympathetic & parasympathetic nervous system
Tips for supporting birth physiology
Birth Rights
Instant access to downloadable version HERE. Watch (& rewatch) in your own time!
A 1hr online workshop giving you the must knows about your rights in pregancy labour and birth. We’ll help you understand:
Yours & your baby’s human rights in birth;
What you can & can’t do;
What is & isn’t allowed;
How to identify & overcome infringements to your birth rights;
Advocacy skills for you & your partner(s)
Induction
Instant access to downloadable version HERE. Watch (& rewatch) in your own time!
A 3 hour workshop preparing you for the possibility of induction of labour and all that it entails and how it may affect your pregnancy. Covering all this and more:
Reasons inductions are offered;
The process of induction (step by step);
Benefits & risks of an induction;
Alternatives to inductions;
How to confidently make decisions about induction;
How to make your induction experience as positive as possible
Birth Partners
Instant access to downloadable version HERE. Watch (& rewatch) in your own time!
A 2 hour workshop sharing all of our top tips and advice on how to be a magical birth partner and support your pregnant partner. We’ll discuss:
The role of the birth partner and all the reasons you never knew they were so important;
Birth partner’s hormones and why they matter;
Tasks & tips for partners during labour;
Advocacy skills for partners;
Nice bits for birth partners to consider doing for their experience
Birth Preferences & Planning
Instant access to downloadable version HERE. Watch (& rewatch) in your own time!
A 1 hour workshop giving you all of our top tips on how to write a solid birth plan/list of preferences in pregnancy. We’ll cover:
Why birth preferences are important;
What to consider when compiling your birth preferences;
Preparing plans A, B, C (…D, E & F);
What to include in your birth preferences;
How to manifest your birth wishes;
You’ll also receive a downloadable & editable NBC Birth Preferences template!
NICE TO KNOW’S:
Preventing Tearing in Labour
Instant access to downloadable version HERE. Watch (& rewatch) in your own time!
This is a 1 hour long pre-recorded workshop covering all you need to know about preventing tearing during childbirth. A must watch if you are pregnant!
We cover:
• The different types of tears
• The different methods of repairing tears
• Understanding what could contribute to your risk of tearing
• How to reduce these risks
Once purchased, the recording will last 12 months.
Baby Positions
Instant access to downloadable version HERE. Watch (& rewatch) in your own time!
A 2 hour online workshop designed to tell you all you need to know about baby positions and how they may impact pregnancy and labour!
We’ll cover all this:
Why your baby’s position matters;
How you can optimise baby’s position during pregnancy;
How you can optimise baby’s position during labour;
Common signs baby’s position is impacting your labour;
Things to try to rectify a sub-optimal position;
A set of exercises to help your baby into a more favourable birthing position.
Homebirth Workshop
Instant access to downloadable version HERE. Watch (& rewatch) in your own time!
A 2 hour workshop exploring all you could ever need to know about home birth and why you planning it (even if you’ll be moving to another birth place) is one of the best things you’ll do in pregnancy! We’ll cover:
The benefits of home birth;
The common concerns regarding home birth;
How the maternity system works within the home;
Practicalities & logistics of home birth;
A list of our essential items needed when planning a home birth;
Home birth FAQs
Preparing to Breastfeed
Instant access to downloadable version HERE. Watch (& rewatch) in your own time!
A 2 hour online workshop covering all you need to know when preparing to breastfeed your baby! You can watch this one in pregnancy or after the little baldy has been born!
We’ll cover:
How breastfeeding works
Breastfeeding positioning
Latch & attachment
Understanding normal newborn infant behaviour
Expressing & combination feeding
Troubleshooting common issues
Top tips & much, much more!
Any questions?
Get in touch!
Simply fill in this form & we’ll come back to you really soon!
If you fancy a face to face chat, we can do that if you are based in Bristol or North Somerset or online if you’re a little further from us!
We can’t wait to welcome you into to the Club!