Group Course:
Mind & Body
Birth Essentials
5 Hour Group Course
(5 couples max)
For mum & birthing partner
Prepare Your Mind. Trust Your Body. Birth with Confidence.
This two-part group course is designed for expectant parents, or mum and her birth partner to prepare for birth together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Learning alongside other couples gives you the opportunity to share the journey, build confidence and connect with families at a similar stage, while gaining evidence-based birth knowledge and practical mind-body techniques to help you approach labour feeling calm, informed and empowered.
Whether you're planning a vaginal birth, VBAC, induction, epidural or Caesarean birth, this course provides supportive, inclusive preparation for every birth journey.
By the end of the course, you'll understand how your mind and body work together during labour, have practical tools to reduce fear and tension, and feel better prepared for whatever path your birth takes.
What You'll Learn
Over two engaging 2.5-hour sessions (5 hours total), we'll cover:
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Understanding the powerful mind-body connection for a positive birth experience.
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How your body works during labour, including birth physiology and the important role of hormones.
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Clear and concise preparation for:
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Vaginal and unmedicated birth
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VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean)
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Induction of labour
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Epidural birth
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Planned and emergency Caesarean birth
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Practical techniques to reduce fear, anxiety and negative conditioning around birth.
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Mindset tools used by elite athletes, which can help you during labour and which are suitable for all types of birth.
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Breathing techniques for every stage of labour.
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Movement and positioning to support labour and birth.
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Advocacy skills to help you make informed choices and feel confident if plans change.
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How your birth partner can provide meaningful support during pregnancy, labour and the early postnatal period.
Included With Your Course
As part of your booking, you'll also receive:
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3 guided MP3 relaxation audios to support deep relaxation before and during labour.
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3 CBH relaxation scripts.
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Guided affirmation and birth re-framing module.
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Guided birth visualisation module.
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16 printable pre-birth resources.
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4 bite-sized birth fact sheets.
These resources are required for you to continue your practice at home, helping you build confidence and reinforce everything you learn during the course.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for anyone wanting to feel more prepared for birth, whether this is your first baby or you've given birth before.
For mum and her birthing partner.
From 12 + weeks pregnant.
Course Details
Dates: Saturday 8th August & Sunday 16th August
Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Venue: Be Well With Sanchia, 1 Lake Road, Align 4 Life, Douglas IM15AF, Isle of Man
Format: Two live group sessions (5 hours in total)
Price: £225 per couple (includes lifetime access to all course materials)
Reserve Your Place
Spaces are limited to ensure a relaxed, supportive environment with plenty of opportunity for discussion and questions.
Book your place today and begin your birth journey feeling informed, calm and ready for every scenario.