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Working in  UK 2010
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Positive Preparation for Mothers-To-Be

Currently private classes only are available.
PLEASE SEE CONSULATIONS PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE for details


ANNOUNCEMENT:
APOLOGIES: WEEKLY and MONTHLY PARTNER CLASSES ARE ON HOLD!
At present there are no regular weekly classes due to Lina's work / travel commitments.

The following info about my weekly classes is for your interest only. The best alternative I can provide at present are private consultations in Sussex, UK or my prenatal CDs which will give you the chance to practice in the comfort of your own home, at a time that suits you.

FOR AN EXCELLENT WAY TO PRACTICE PREPARATION FOR BIRTH AND TO RELAX DEEPLY IN YOUR OWN HOME, CHECK INFO ON LINA'S PRENATAL CD'S / TAPES

PLEASE NOTE: WEEKEND (2 days) ACTIVE BIRTH WORKSHOPS ARE DEFINITELY HAPPENING IN 2008 and 2009 in Melbourne, Australia and Brighton, UK. See workshops for details. 2010 dates not confirmed.

  Weekly relaxations classes for mothers to be / monthly partner classes:

   Why Attend?
   When is it better to start?
   Where and When
   Booking and payment
   What other people say... 
   About monthly partner classes...

 


Weekly Relaxations Classes for Mothers To Be

Enjoy your pregnancy... 
Connect more deeply with your unborn child 
Relieve and prevent backache and other pregnancy discomforts 
Learn gentle yoga based stretching, dance and movement 
Discover guided relaxation and meditation 
Enjoy a nurturing massage (with your clothes on) 
Share your feelings, thoughts and a laugh with a supportive circle of women 
Take time out for yourself if into your second or third pregnancy as you prepare yourself for childbirth 
Understand what will happen and become empowered to make informed choices 
Learn how to dispel fears, reduce anxiety and stay more in control 
Learn powerful and deeply relaxing breathing techniques that you can use in labour to work with the pain, not against it 
Increase your flexibility and ease of movement and discover postures natural to labour and birth 
Develop the confidence, inner strength and determination to work through labour 
Learn ways to work with the pelvic floor and reduce the need for stitches 
Be inspired by mothers who return to share their birth stories and show off their babies

Non pregnant females partners are welcome in this class too
WHEN TO START:

For maximum benefit it is better to attend regularly from early on in the pregnancy (ideally from 3 months onwards). However, classes are ongoing and may be started at any stage, even close to the due date of birth. These sessions are times of nurture, enjoyment and support. Your emotional well-being communicates to your unborn baby during these 9 months of pregnancy. Please do not wait until the last trimester to enjoy the many benefits.
Monthly Partner Classes

Due to popular demand, the men are allowed into the room once a month! These monthly sessions are a chance for dads, partners or support persons to join in:
For partners to work together, practice relaxation skills, massage each other, get in touch with the unborn baby as a family unit, prepare for labour and lots more. Very popular, practical class. (Mums may still attend on their own and partner with another mum or Lina).
WHERE AND WHEN
BOOKING AND PAYMENT

 
WHAT OTHERS SAY...
"After each class, I felt more confident, empowered and inspired."
First time mother

"You are such a truly wonderful lady with such a lot to offer mothers and mothers-to-be. Your calming nature and constant interest helped me to feel relaxed and important. I look back to the time I spent with you in your relaxation classes, during my two pregnancies, and remember it to be a lovely calming time in my life. (I'll just have to have another baby so that I can enjoy those classes again!)
Lisa

"I looked forward to each class and would go home feeling so happy to be having a baby."
Julie

"You taught us about looking after our pregnant bodies, preparing for childbirth and our new role as parents; always in an informal and happy environment while we stretched, massaged, danced and talked our way into a feeling of well-being."
Louise

"You taught me so much about the power and beauty of pregnancy, labour and birth that I just want to do it for the rest of my life!"
Former class participant, now midwife in training.

" The classes were so relaxed and friendly - I gained the confidence and knowledge to trust my own body in the birthing process".
First time mother

"The high degree of preparation... and grounding in relaxation skills received in Lina’s classes always prove extremely valuable during labour and birth"
Allison French RN RM Midwifery coordinator Monash Family Birth Ctr

"I have been greatly impressed by the sensible and caring advice that my patients have received from Lina"
Dr Len Kliman, Obstetrician, Melbourne

"Lina is a dynamic and interesting person to work with. I can highly recommend her classes"
Dr Bruce Sutherland, Obstetrician, Melbourne

"You should be put on Medicare as a necessity for every pregnant woman in Victoria!"
Second time mother

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