Coming Soon • Positive Birth Workshop

This one-day programme is taught by Registered Midwife Lucy, who works closely with Sydney’s leading Obstetricians and currently works on The Mater Private Hospital’s Birthing Unit.

Lucy knows from working in both Sydney’s and London’s public and private maternity system how unpredictable labour and birth can be and how important it is to understand your options.

She is passionate about limiting the unknowns through education, ensuring you feel confident and safe during any type of birth. Her hope is that you enter your birth experience with an open mind and are equipped with realistic expectations that allow for the ever-changing nature of the birthing process. 

This class is perfect for any couple who is 26+ weeks, and who is wanting to learn about Birth in a calm and safe space.

During the workshop, you will learn:

- Understanding what to expect in the last weeks of pregnancy 

- Recognising the signs of labour 

- Gaining & developing an understanding of the birth process

- Knowing when to call the hospital 

- Knowing the different stages of labour and what to expect

- Relaxation techniques

- Role & importance of the birth support

- All pain relief options 

- Induction of labour

-  Educating and preparing for other birth scenarios – instrumental birth and caesarean section

- What to pack in your hospital bag 

- Setting birth intentions & your birth space

- How to keep an open and positive mindset

- Information suited for both the public and private model of care

Educator: Lucy Carroll, UK and Australian Practicing Midwife, @BirthAndBeyondEducation

Date of Workshop: 16th of December 2023

Timings: 9am – 4pm

Number of Participants: max 30, 15 couples

Length of Workshop: 7-hours, including 1-hour lunch break

Location: Sanskara Wellness Sanctuary, Al Safa 2, Dubai

Pregnancy Week: 28 weeks onwards

What to bring: an open heart and mind and wear comfortable clothes