BirthWise- A Childbirth and Motherhood Preparation Course - May
With birth worker and Yoga Therapist and Morning Light teacher; Jaz Bashford

We are extremely fortunate to have birth worker and Yoga Therapist, Jaz Bashford not only offering weekly Pregnancy Yoga classes at the Morning Light studio, helping you prepare physically and mentally for birth; but also now regularly offering her BirthWise Childbirth Preparation course.

If you are aiming for a vaginal birth that will leave you feeling positive and empowered and you’re also seeking an easier recovery from birth; both physically and mentally; then this course will give you the hands-on tools and knowledge to help you achieve this.
Combining both ancient and modern birth wisdom; this course makes sure we are preparing the body, the mind and the Nervous System for childbirth: which all play vital roles in allowing physiological birth to progress and you to best manage the physical and emotional intensity of the childbirth process.

We’ll be deep-diving into physiological childbirth; what can get in the way of it; and the practical steps both you and your birth support person(s) can take to give you the optimal chance at having a vaginal birth of your baby. We’ll also be learning how to prepare for all types of birth and interventions; so you can still feel positive and empowered about your baby’s arrival into
this world, no matter the road to their arrival.

Who is this course for?

Women who are interested in seeking a vaginal birth and getting the tools and
knowledge to support them in achieving this
Women who want to dive deeper into preparing themselves for the (re)adaption into
Motherhood
Women who want to better prepare for a range of birth experiences, not just Plan A
Women that want to provide their birth support person(s) with the tools they need to be
able to support, coach and advocate for them in childbirth

What we’ll cover:

Understanding physiological birth ; what your body and hormones do to allow birth to progress; how this can often be misinterpreted; and what you can do to give yourself the most optimal chance of allowing birth to continue progressing naturally. We’ll learn allabout interventions; when and how to consider using them and how to Birth Map to best support your preferred birth outcome; but also adapt to using interventions when needed; that still means you feel positive and empowered about your childbirth experience.

How to prepare your body for birth: focusing on the theory of Optimal Maternal and Fetal Positioning and what you can be doing to encourage and support this for the support of vaginal delivery and more comfort during pregnancy and childbirth. A Yoga- based sequence is taught to you that you can use specifically to support this.

How to manage and integrate pain in childbirth: learning the theory behind why we feel pain and what we can do to therefore change how we feel pain. In the why part of this course we will take some time to reflect on our own behaviours and beliefs and how these may influence the pain dynamic in childbirth. You’ll learn how your birth support person(s) can provide tailored support based on this. We will then cover a whole range of practical tools you can use during childbirth to better integrate pain; including specific Yoga-based breathing techniques; visualisations; soundwork; energy work; and specific tools for supporting the management of anxiety. We also explore the use of the body from an Active Birth and Physiotherapy lens to better integrate intensity and support OFT; practising specific movements and positions to use in childbirth.

How to navigate physiological birth within the modern medical system: working with your care providers and your birth support person(s) to get a birth outcome that leaves you feeling positive and empowered; even when it’s a different birth from your
ideal birth experience. Why and how Birth Mapping is essential to helping you achieve this; and what to consider when working through your Birth Map with your care providers; prior to and during childbirth

How to prepare your birth support person(s) in their role for your baby's birth: a range of hands on, practical tools that they can use to offer physical, emotional and energetic support to you and also to be able to confidently play the role of advocate and
decision maker as and when required

Course Format

This is a flexi-course; meaning you can choose to join for 1 or 2 days, with or without your birth support person present for Day 2.

Day 1 is the pregnant mamas-only day - focussed more on preparing your body and mind for childbirth and the specific tools you can personally use to manage the intensity and changing circumstances of childbirth

Day 2 is more focussed on what your birth support person(s) can be doing to support you; giving them a range of tools to support you during childbirth; as well as deep-diving into understanding the physiology of childbirth, interventions and their considerations; the current landscape of birthing within the medical system and utilising a Birth Map to support this.

Course Dates: This course will be offered every 2-3 months at the Morning Light studio

The next course dates are:

• Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May 2024

OR

• Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July 2024

EARLY BIRD $220

*10% off for Morning Light members*

Jaz has worked hard to get this 2 day course to a point that it is financially accessible for more women. If you feel the below investment is unattainable right now; then please reach out and we can discuss split payment options. One nice thing several women have done before is asked for the course to be gifted by friends and family; allowing them to be making an active difference to the arrival of your baby.

BirthWise- A Childbirth and Motherhood Preparation Course - May
With birth worker and Yoga Therapist and Morning Light teacher; Jaz Bashford

We are extremely fortunate to have birth worker and Yoga Therapist, Jaz Bashford not only offering weekly Pregnancy Yoga classes at the Morning Light studio, helping you prepare physically and mentally for birth; but also now regularly offering her BirthWise Childbirth Preparation course.

If you are aiming for a vaginal birth that will leave you feeling positive and empowered and you’re also seeking an easier recovery from birth; both physically and mentally; then this course will give you the hands-on tools and knowledge to help you achieve this.
Combining both ancient and modern birth wisdom; this course makes sure we are preparing the body, the mind and the Nervous System for childbirth: which all play vital roles in allowing physiological birth to progress and you to best manage the physical and emotional intensity of the childbirth process.

We’ll be deep-diving into physiological childbirth; what can get in the way of it; and the practical steps both you and your birth support person(s) can take to give you the optimal chance at having a vaginal birth of your baby. We’ll also be learning how to prepare for all types of birth and interventions; so you can still feel positive and empowered about your baby’s arrival into
this world, no matter the road to their arrival.

Who is this course for?

Women who are interested in seeking a vaginal birth and getting the tools and
knowledge to support them in achieving this
Women who want to dive deeper into preparing themselves for the (re)adaption into
Motherhood
Women who want to better prepare for a range of birth experiences, not just Plan A
Women that want to provide their birth support person(s) with the tools they need to be
able to support, coach and advocate for them in childbirth

What we’ll cover:

Understanding physiological birth ; what your body and hormones do to allow birth to progress; how this can often be misinterpreted; and what you can do to give yourself the most optimal chance of allowing birth to continue progressing naturally. We’ll learn allabout interventions; when and how to consider using them and how to Birth Map to best support your preferred birth outcome; but also adapt to using interventions when needed; that still means you feel positive and empowered about your childbirth experience.

How to prepare your body for birth: focusing on the theory of Optimal Maternal and Fetal Positioning and what you can be doing to encourage and support this for the support of vaginal delivery and more comfort during pregnancy and childbirth. A Yoga- based sequence is taught to you that you can use specifically to support this.

How to manage and integrate pain in childbirth: learning the theory behind why we feel pain and what we can do to therefore change how we feel pain. In the why part of this course we will take some time to reflect on our own behaviours and beliefs and how these may influence the pain dynamic in childbirth. You’ll learn how your birth support person(s) can provide tailored support based on this. We will then cover a whole range of practical tools you can use during childbirth to better integrate pain; including specific Yoga-based breathing techniques; visualisations; soundwork; energy work; and specific tools for supporting the management of anxiety. We also explore the use of the body from an Active Birth and Physiotherapy lens to better integrate intensity and support OFT; practising specific movements and positions to use in childbirth.

How to navigate physiological birth within the modern medical system: working with your care providers and your birth support person(s) to get a birth outcome that leaves you feeling positive and empowered; even when it’s a different birth from your
ideal birth experience. Why and how Birth Mapping is essential to helping you achieve this; and what to consider when working through your Birth Map with your care providers; prior to and during childbirth

How to prepare your birth support person(s) in their role for your baby's birth: a range of hands on, practical tools that they can use to offer physical, emotional and energetic support to you and also to be able to confidently play the role of advocate and
decision maker as and when required

Course Format

This is a flexi-course; meaning you can choose to join for 1 or 2 days, with or without your birth support person present for Day 2.

Day 1 is the pregnant mamas-only day - focussed more on preparing your body and mind for childbirth and the specific tools you can personally use to manage the intensity and changing circumstances of childbirth

Day 2 is more focussed on what your birth support person(s) can be doing to support you; giving them a range of tools to support you during childbirth; as well as deep-diving into understanding the physiology of childbirth, interventions and their considerations; the current landscape of birthing within the medical system and utilising a Birth Map to support this.

Course Dates: This course will be offered every 2-3 months at the Morning Light studio

The next course dates are:

• Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May 2024

OR

• Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July 2024

EARLY BIRD $220

*10% off for Morning Light members*

Jaz has worked hard to get this 2 day course to a point that it is financially accessible for more women. If you feel the below investment is unattainable right now; then please reach out and we can discuss split payment options. One nice thing several women have done before is asked for the course to be gifted by friends and family; allowing them to be making an active difference to the arrival of your baby.