LUSHTUMS

Yoga For Birth Workshop with Clare – Brighton

Feel calm, confident and ready for birth, together. This 3-hour workshop is for you and your birth partner. You’ll learn practical skills to use in labour, wherever and however your baby arrives. It’s ideal in your third trimester, when birth starts to feel very real.

We start with our hello circle, a chance to meet everyone, share how you’re feeling and talk about what you’d like from the day. Then we’ll get practical.

You’ll learn:

• Positions for each stage of labour, at home, in hospital and in the birth pool
• Breathing techniques to help you stay calm and work with your body
• Rebozo shawl massage and comfort techniques your partner can use
• Ways to stay connected and supported, even when things don’t go to plan

Partners often tell us this is the session that changes everything. They leave knowing exactly how to help, instead of hovering by the bed wondering what to do.

The workshop is led by Clare Maddalena, who founded LushTums in Brighton in 2007. Clare is a Senior Yoga Teacher, doula and FEDANT-accredited antenatal educator with 20 years’ experience supporting women and their partners through birth.

Solo mums-to-be and same-sex couples are very welcome. Your birth partner can be anyone you’d like by your side, such as a partner, friend, mum or doula. No yoga experience is needed for either of you.

When and where

Monthly - Sunday 2-5pm (Booking essential)

The Loft, Little Dippers, Brighton, BN1

Price

£98 per mum-to-be and birth partner

Book early. Workshops run monthly and often sell out, so it’s worth booking as soon as you know your dates.

When to come: The third trimester is ideal, roughly 28–36 weeks. The skills are fresh in your mind but you’re not too uncomfortable to enjoy the session. If your dates are tight, get in touch and we’ll find the best option for you.

What to bring. A shawl, sarong or long scarf for the Rebozo massage. Bring comfy clothes for you both, water and a snack, since 3 hours is a long time between pregnancy snacks. Mats, cushions and props are provided.

Looking after you. Please let me know about anything going on in your pregnancy, such as pelvic pain, high blood pressure or anything your midwife has mentioned. Everything can be adapted so you’re comfortable throughout.

Coming to weekly classes? Yoga For Birth pairs well with weekly pregnancy yoga, where you’ll practise the positions and breathing until they feel natural.

I can’t wait to meet you both.

Clare x