Labor and Birthing

Our Couples Pregnancy and Birth Program will inform you of the changes happening throughout pregnancy and the birth of your baby. We believe women should be educated about all available options during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting (including the risks), so that you and your partner can make informed decisions on your journey to become a parent.

Labor and Birthing- Husbands role as a Birth support partner

Empower yourself – knowing what happens to your body during labour and birth is so important, for you to be aware and also make the right decisions. To trust your body and baby – that they know what they’re doing.

For your birthing partner to know how they can support you, and be part of the team. Because they really are and you don’t have to do this alone! For thousands of years women have been giving birth. We hope to guide you, inspire you to find your own strength and have the birth you wish for.

In this session, learn about:

Understanding labor signs, different stages of labor, when to go to the hospital
What is a Vaginal birth
Pain relief options- Is it safe to take Epidural?
Typical Medical Interventions and what you can refuse
Episiotomy
Unexpected outcomes
Caesarean births
Inducing Labor
When is Labor Induced?
Comfort and coping mechanisms during Labor
Visualisation
Labor Breathing
Exercises to speed up Labor
Massage in labor
Role of husband as a birth support partner – practice various massage techniques, Exercises & Breathing for labor
Q&A