Body & Mind Birth Course

Join us 7-8 June

10:00-15:00

Location: Damoves, Amsterdam

Bosboom Toussaintstraat 62, 1054 AR Amsterdam

Price: € 355 (per couple)

The Body & Mind Birth Course is a comprehensive and holistic birth preparation course designed to help you approach birth with confidence and trust. Influenced by Hypnobirthing and Fluentbody™, we combine essential birth knowledge with mindfulness and body movement.  

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Your body was designed to birth, but you are not a machine. Environment and mindset greatly influences this physiological and hormonal process. We know birth works best when you feel safe, supported, able to let go and follow your body's lead, and give birth as your most powerful self. This, however, is sometimes easier said than done. Having the right information and knowledge is essential, and a good start when preparing for birth, but it's not always enough. In order to approach birth with confidence and complete trust in yourself, you also need to connect to your body and mind, and follow your instincts - an important link often not emphasized. 

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The Body & Mind Birth Course is designed for pregnant women and their partners and is spread over two days. 

Day 1 - Women Only - Saturday, 7 June, 10:00-15:00 (lunch break 12:00-13:00)

The first day is designed for pregnant women only, to connect to our inner power and strengths and to the endless resources of women as a group. 

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Topics for day 1:

• Connecting to the female strength

• Exploring how we feel about birth

• Breathing and relaxation exercises

• Building trust, confidence and a positive mindset

• Movement exercises - connecting to our bodies

• Affirmations

Day 2 - With Your Partner - Sunday, 8 June, 10:00-15:00 (lunch break 12:00-13:00)

During the second day we invite partners to join and focus on connecting as a couple, preparing as a team and gaining practical knowledge and tools. 

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Topics for day 2: 

• The Dutch maternity system and your options

• The physiology of birth - what to expect

• Breathing and moving through birth

• Partner support exersices and tools

• Managing discomfort

• The birth plan

• Informed decision making

• Early postpartum

Food: We will provide drinks and snacks during the course, but lunch is not included. We offer a one hour lunch break each of the days, when we encourage you to step outside to refresh. There are several restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance where you can grab something to eat.

Included:

• Two days of discovering your inner strength and deepdiving into birth

• In-class practice, demonstrations and guidance by experienced teachers

• Snacks and drinks during the course

• A small intimate group of max 6 couples

• Additional materials and resources for home

• Contact with the teachers via email/phone before, during and after the course

• The course and all materials are in English

Book your spot now by filling out the registration form. Confirmation and invoice will be sent to your email within 3 working days.

Questions? Email us at bodyandmindbirth@gmail.com

The course will take place with a minimum of 4 couples. Spots are limited.