Lesson 5
Ladies class
Practical Skills for Birth and Beyond
This exclusive class is designed for women, offering a hands-on, practical session to master essential skills for breastfeeding and natural birth. Using dolls for demonstrations, you’ll gain the confidence and muscle memory needed to handle real-life scenarios. This is a safe and supportive environment to ask questions and practice without judgment.
We will focus on the physical and practical aspects of breastfeeding, from perfecting different feeding positions to mastering expressing milk by hand and pump. The class also provides a crucial opportunity to practice natural birth coping strategies, pushing positions, and relaxation exercises, empowering you with the tools to take control of your labor and delivery.
What you will learn from this course?
Breastfeeding Practical:
- Learning to Feed (Using Dolls): Get hands-on practice with dolls to master latching and positioning.
- Different Feeding Positions: Discover and practice a variety of breastfeeding holds to find what works best for you and your baby.
- Expressing and Storing Milk: Learn how to express milk both by hand and with a pump, and understand the best practices for safe storage.
- Troubleshooting Nipple Issues: Get practical advice on managing challenges like inverted nipples and learn about selecting the right maternity bras for comfort and support.
Natural Birth Practical:
- Labour and Pushing Practice: Watch informative videos and engage in practical exercises to prepare your body and mind for the stages of labor and birth.
- Perineal Massage and Pelvic Floor Exercises: Learn essential techniques to promote perineal elasticity and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles for a smoother birth and recovery.
- Relaxation and Breathing Exercises: Practice powerful relaxation and breathing techniques that you can use to manage contractions during labor.