The Stork's Nest

Comfort Measures Refresher Workshop

This two hour hands-on workshop is intended for expectant mothers and their support personnel who have previously completed a prenatal education class, already have children, or those who just want to get down to the crux of birthing comfort measures. In a comfortable atmosphere, you will practice a variety of natural comfort measures including relaxation, visualization, positional, and hands-on labouring techniques so you can face your upcoming birth with increased confidence.

You will...

Practice and discuss a variety of comfort measures for childbirth: massage, counter-pressure, use of hot/cold packs, showers, relaxation and visualization techniques, use of upright positions, use of a birthing ball, and more--emphasizing that you should plan to use the comfort measures that mom naturally prefers
Develop the knowledge and skills to apply a variety of coping techniques during different phases of your upcoming labour
Know how optimal positioning of the baby can help to prevent or reduce back pain during labour

Learn creative and comfortable positions to use during labour and birth
Be able to use a variety of comfort measures and strategies if you experience back labour
Develop a repertoire of partner assisted comfort measures to use during labour
Learn techniques to breathe your baby out versus directed pushing

Cost $75 per couple; group or private in-home sessions available