Birth Preparation Course

Who it is for

• From the second trimester, when the body starts to feel discomfort: lower back, pelvis, veins, breathing, swelling
• If you would like to ease anxiety and get back restful sleep and emotional steadiness
• For those who want to look after their pelvic floor muscles
• Mums-to-be interested in natural ways of easing pain in labour
• Couples planning to go through the birth together

Programme

• Back, lower back and posture: an overview of the key exercises
• Pelvic floor muscles and myofascial release to ease tension in the back
• Relaxation, breathing and the voice as helpers in labour
• Self-massage and body positions for pelvic mobility
• The stages of labour, birth with a partner and what to know about medical interventions
• Postnatal recovery, including practice after a caesarean, plus a bonus lesson on relaxed movement

Format

• A personal account: you study the materials whenever it suits you
• Theory: 20–30 minute video lectures and downloadable PDF notes
• Practice on video: the exercises take 15–30 minutes a day
• Feedback, with answers to your questions

Plans and start

You start right after payment. There are two plans: access to the materials in your personal account for 1 month — 3000 ₽, or for 3 months — 7000 ₽. Payment on the site is in roubles with a card issued in Russia; to pay in another currency, write to Tatiana at gschwend@yandex.ru.