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# Birthzang

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- [Ian's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/ians-testimonial/) - "Eleanor is a born teacher. She makes her classes fun! There is a lot of information covered in what seems a short amount of time but Eleanor has constructed her course beautifully so all the information can be digested easily. My partner and I booked Eleanor for our second child, I was amazed at how
- [What's the point in writing a birth plan?](https://birthzang.co.uk/writing-birth-plan/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_image=”https://birthzang.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/antenatal-class-frome-bath-somerset.png” custom_padding=”300px||300px|” custom_padding_tablet=”80px||80px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” hover_enabled=”0″ border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” custom_margin=”39px|||||” custom_padding_phone=”50px||50px”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.7″]There is lots of talk in pregnancy around writing a birth plan and it stirs up lots of debate. On the one hand, some people feel it is most important
- [Feeling like a bad parent? It could stem from birth trauma](https://birthzang.co.uk/feeling-like-a-bad-parent-birth-trauma/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.21″ parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.21″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21″]Being a bad parent is a bit of a social media joke. Blogs and memes abound with stories of giving our kids chips, depending on the netflix babysitter and being inconsistent with our
- [No, your birth is not like running a bloody marathon!](https://birthzang.co.uk/is-birth-like-a-marathon/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.2.2″ parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.2.2″]People who have had a baby understand that approaching labour in blissful ignorance with zero preparation does not put you in the best position to facilitate an amazing birth. Don’t get me wrong,
- [Get this baby out now! A guide to birth interventions](https://birthzang.co.uk/guide-to-birth-interventions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.82″ parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.82″] What are birth interventions. On the whole, birth interventions are not usually planned for in early pregnancy. However, the two major interventions many parents face are an induction of labour or caesarean.
- [DON'T say this to someone who has had a Miscarriage (but say THIS instead)](https://birthzang.co.uk/miscarriage-support/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ parallax=”on” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” featured_image=”on” text_background=”off” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”4330″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_code admin_label=”TOC” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ saved_tabs=”all” border_color_all=”#05026d” border_width_all=”0px” global_module=”4333″][toc][/et_pb_code][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text 1″ background_layout=”light” module_alignment=”left” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ border_color_all=”#000000″ border_width_all=”0px” border_style_all=”solid”] Miscarriage Support Losing a baby – whether an early or late miscarriage, stillbirth
- [Birthzang's Guide to using Clary Sage Oil in Labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/using-clary-sage-oil-labour/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ title_font=”||||||||” background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”4330″ saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”90%” max_width=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”clary sage oil” _builder_version=”3.22.7″] Clary Sage Oil Clary sage oil is often touted as an effective method to induce labour naturally and enhance contractions once labour has started. The reality
- [Birthzang's Guide to Using a TENS Machine in Labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/using-tens-machine-in-labour/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”4330″ saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”text 1″ _builder_version=”3.20.2″] TENS Machine in Labour Most women don’t like the idea of using pain relief in labour and so any methods that are side-effect-free are a bonus. There are many things you
- [Olga & Simon's Birth Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/olga-simons-birth-story/) - Olga came to pregnancy yoga for 4 months and also attended Birthzang's Complete Birth Knowledge Workshop with her husband, Simon. See what they have to say... ...about Birthzang's Workshop You've given us lots of tools and what to expect from each stage and the NCT didn't give us
- [Emma's Birth Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/emmas-birth-story/) - What Emma has to say about Pregnancy Yoga "I like the fact you take it at your own pace and as well as learning techniques to cope with labour." And Antenatal Workshop "We absolutely loved the workshop! It was practical, easy to follow, really informative and focused on tips, tools and techniques to help us
- [Birthzang's Guide to Active Birth](https://birthzang.co.uk/guide-to-active-birth/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”3.0.82″ title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”off” featured_image=”on” featured_placement=”background” parallax=”on” text_color=”light” text_background=”off” border_style=”solid” box_shadow_position=”outer” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” saved_tabs=”all” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light”]Watch this video to get some insight as to the main principles of Active Birth (as coined by Janet Balaskas) and how it can make your
- [What Should I Pack In My Hospital Labour Bag?](https://birthzang.co.uk/what-should-i-pack-in-my-hospital-labour-bag/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title date=”off” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”4330″ saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”text 1″ _builder_version=”3.21″] Hospital Labour Bag Packing your hospital labour bag is something we all know we should do but it some of those tasks in later pregnancy that seems to appear on
- [Needles and Pins: Therapeutic Ways to Induce Labour Naturally](https://birthzang.co.uk/therapeutic-ways-to-induce-labour/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”3.0.82″ title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”off” featured_image=”on” featured_placement=”background” parallax=”on” text_color=”light” text_background=”off” border_style=”solid” box_shadow_position=”outer” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” saved_tabs=”all” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.82″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid” box_shadow_position=”outer”]Image: Ancient Chinese Acupuncture TextComplementary therapies are frequently used in pregnancy to alleviate all sorts of symptoms. Some, like acupuncture, are even now recommended by enlightened
- [Spiritual Ways to Induce Labour Naturally](https://birthzang.co.uk/spiritual-ways-to-induce-labour/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ parallax=”on” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” featured_image=”on” text_background=”off” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”4330″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light” border_color_all=”#000000″] Spiritual Ways to Induce Labour In a way this last post in my series on how to induce labour naturally we will look at spiritual ways to induce labour and
- [Alice & Nick's testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/alice-nick-testimonial/) - We really liked the informative demonstrations using the pelvis and doll. The section on the different stages of labour and the explanation about hormones was very clear and easy to follow. It was a good way of helping dads to know what the mum is going through at different points during labour. Eleanor's style of
- [5 Sensational Ways to Bond With Your Unborn Baby](https://birthzang.co.uk/5-sensational-ways-to-bond-with-unborn-baby/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ parallax=”on” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” featured_image=”on” text_background=”off” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”4330″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.2.2″] How to Bond with your unborn baby Bonding with your unborn baby is something that everyone says we should do. But in the early days when you just feel tired,
- [Should I stay or should I go? An opinion about inducing labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/stay-or-go-inducing-labour-yes-or-no/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”3.0.82″ title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”off” featured_image=”on” featured_placement=”background” parallax=”on” text_color=”light” text_background=”off” border_style=”solid” box_shadow_position=”outer” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” saved_tabs=”all” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_code admin_label=”TOC” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ saved_tabs=”all” border_color_all=”#05026d” border_width_all=”0px” border_style_all=”solid” global_module=”4333″][toc][/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light”] Should You Induce Labor How long we cook our baby continues to be an incredibly sensitive subject. The
- [Cooking Times May Vary (by 5 Weeks), or the Curse of the EDD](https://birthzang.co.uk/cooking-times-may-vary-length-of-pregnancy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” categories=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ border_style=”solid”]Ah, the infinite variety of bread! I love the way you can alter the ingredients just a tiny amount and get
- [Janet Balaskas - what an amazing woman!](https://birthzang.co.uk/janet-balaskas/) - Just came across this really interesting article on Janet Balaskas from 2012. I am getting excited about meeting her in 2 weeks when I start my training. She really revolutionised so much about the way we give birth - and want to give birth. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17589544
- [I'll Take 8 Pineapples! Foods to Induce Labour Naturally](https://birthzang.co.uk/foods-to-induce-labour-pineapple/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title date=”off” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”4330″ saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”3.0.103″] Foods to induce labour There are many ways to bring on labour. Foods to induce labour by eating or drinking certain things is a very popular method not least because they are
- [The Benefits of Postnatal Yoga](https://birthzang.co.uk/benefits-of-postnatal-yoga/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ parallax=”on” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”off” categories=”off” featured_image=”on” text_background=”off” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”4330″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text part 1″ _builder_version=”3.2.2″] The benefits of postnatal yoga Many women when pregnant attend a pregnancy yoga class: to keep toned, to stay flexible, to prepare their bodies for labour and
- [Let's Get Physical: Practical Ways to Induce Labour Naturally](https://birthzang.co.uk/7-ways-to-induce-labour-naturally/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px||199px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.7″ admin_label=”text 1″] 7 Practical Ways To Induce Labour Naturally This article around 7 practical ways to induce labour naturally basically covers practical things you can do on your own (or with a partner)
- [Birthzang's guide to introducing a bottle (to a stubborn baby)](https://birthzang.co.uk/introducing-a-bottle-to-baby/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”3.2.2″ meta=”off” comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” parallax=”on” text_color=”light” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” saved_tabs=”all” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text 1″ _builder_version=”3.2.2″]If you breastfeed your baby, the chances are at some point you are going to try introducing a bottle so that you can entrust someone else to care for them and feed
- [How to wind a baby ... Birthzang's Amazing Baby Burp Technique!](https://birthzang.co.uk/how-to-wind-a-baby-burp/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”4330″ saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-27px|auto||auto||” hover_enabled=”0″ column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ width=”100%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Burp Intro” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ custom_margin=”21px|||||”]How to wind a baby is one of the first questions about handy baby techniques my mums ask, and many have enjoyed
- [The Ultimate Guide to Help Your Baby Fart and Stop Them Crying](https://birthzang.co.uk/help-your-baby-fart-relieve-trapped-wind/) - Learn how to wind your baby the natural way.
- [Amy's Rewind Experience](https://birthzang.co.uk/amys-rewind-experience/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] I had a very personal and traumatic experience. Although I do not wish to disclose the details, the aftermath affected me greatly. I was anxious when out in public places. While my anxiety affected me, I wasn’t ready to deal with the
- [Lucy's 3-Step Rewind Experience](https://birthzang.co.uk/lucys-3-step-rewind-experience/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]I decided to do the Rewind Technique with Eleanor after a recent incident had left me reeling. In the days following the event I felt I was in shock, unable to function in the normal way and experiencing symptoms of fight or flight almost constantly.
- [Birthzang's Advice to New Mums](https://birthzang.co.uk/advice-to-new-mums/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”4330″ saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″] Advice to new mums As soon as you are pregnant the advice to new mums starts. What to do for morning sickness, where to buy maternity clothes, how
- [5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Newborn Babies](https://birthzang.co.uk/what-to-know-about-newborn-babies/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”4330″ saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ admin_label=”text 1″] Pregnancy is pretty overwhelming. And from conception to birth there is a slow but steady build-up to get you on the road to parenthood. Getting through labour and birth
- [Give me all the drugs! A guide to labour pain relief choices](https://birthzang.co.uk/labour-pain-relief/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”4330″ saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”90%” max_width=”100%”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text 1″ _builder_version=”3.0.103″] Pain Relief vs Natural Birth When preparing for birth, most women’s first instincts are to find out all they can about natural birth and not really consider labour pain
- [Helping Birth - your guide to pain relief choices and interventions](https://birthzang.co.uk/helping-birth-book-pain-relief-interventions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.87″ parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”90%”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.7″] There are a thousand books on how to have a natural birth with different techniques and methods. Very few of them address the reality that over 50% of mothers in the
- [Best Clary Sage Oil brands for labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/best-clary-sage-oil-labour/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.7″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”https://birthzang.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/best-clary-sage-oil.jpg” global_module=”4330″ saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.7″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.7″][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”3.22.7″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.22.7″][et_pb_text admin_label=”intro” _builder_version=”3.22.7″] Clary sage oil (or to use its Latin name Salvea Sclarea) is a popular choice for people hoping to kick-start labour, or enhance it once it has begun. I have written previously about how
- [How learning about drugs can help you have a natural birth](https://birthzang.co.uk/natural-birth/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.87″ parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”90%”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″]Most pregnant women I meet want a natural birth. OK, there are always some people who believe that they have a zero tolerance of pain and fully intend to get
- [Birth Preferences: a useful tool for labour with template](https://birthzang.co.uk/birth-preferences/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” _builder_version=”3.22.7″][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text1″ _builder_version=”3.2.2″]Many pregnant mums want to write birth preferences in order to consolidate in their mind what they want for their labour and birth, and many midwives will encourage you to do so. It can be a really useful tool to
- [Birthzang's guide to relieving restless legs in pregnancy](https://birthzang.co.uk/restless-legs-pregnancy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.87″ parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″]It’s late. You’re tired. You’ve been at work all day and you are ready to drop, and you are pretty fed up of being pregnant now even though you’ve still got
- [Could birthing alone be a good thing?](https://birthzang.co.uk/birthing-alone-good-thing/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” background_image=”https://birthzang.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/nature-3044755_1920.jpg”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.7″ admin_label=”text 1″]The recent Coronavirus outbreak has had a huge impact on maternity services and expectant parents around the world. Routine pregnancy appointment and scans have been cancelled or limited to the mother
- [What is hypnobirthing? And why hypnosis is like daydreaming or having sex?](https://birthzang.co.uk/what-is-hypnobirthing/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]Guest post by Deborah Pryn. So the word ‘hypnobirthing’ can make people think our antenatal classes might be a bit weird or hippy. ‘Hypnosis’ often makes people think of a) Paul McKenna b) Swinging pendulums c) People clucking like chickens or d) All of the above. But, hypnosis is simply a state of deep
- [BRAIN - An informed decision-making tool for labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/brain-acronym-for-labour-birth-plan/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title date=”off” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”4330″ saved_tabs=”all” background_image=”https://birthzang.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/stripe-banner2.jpg”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.22.7″ admin_label=”Text 1 – your birth plan”] Your Birth Plan Birth is unique to every mum and every baby and although it is beneficial to write some birth preferences in a
- [Birthzang's 5 Essential Pieces of Equipment for Labour and Birth](https://birthzang.co.uk/equipment-for-labour-birth/) - Find out what 5 pieces of equipment for labour are essential in helping you achieve a fantastic birth. All items available in the Birthzang shop.
- [Natural Ways to Induce Labour - your guide to myths and facts about childbirth induction without drugs](https://birthzang.co.uk/natural-ways-to-induce-labour/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.87″ parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”text 1″ _builder_version=”3.22.7″] So many women feel fed-up at the end of their pregnancy. On the one hand, you feel as if you have been pregnant for 6 million years and frankly another day
- [Mr & Mrs G's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/mr-mrs-gs-story/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We both felt a bit apprehensive. Our first labour went really well, but this pregnancy has seemed harder and we have been worried our “luck” might be changing. We decided to do a second active birth
- [Birthzang's Guide to Medical Induction of Labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/medical-induction-of-labour/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.7″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.87″ parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”text 1 – before you start” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Image: mybirth.com.au[/caption] So you have exhausted all natural methods to induce labour, you have waited patiently for your baby to arrive, read my
- [Don't say THIS to a pregnant woman (but say THIS instead)](https://birthzang.co.uk/dont-say-this-to-a-pregnant-woman/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.19.7″ background_image=”https://birthzang.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/birthzang2.jpg” parallax=”on” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text 1″ _builder_version=”3.2.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off”]For some reason the moment a woman becomes pregnant, it seems to be acceptable to make all kinds of highly inappropriate comments about
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- [Weaning my baby when and how? All you need to know.](https://birthzang.co.uk/weaning-my-baby/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title date=”off” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.2.2″ background_color=”#ffffff” parallax=”on” global_module=”4330″ saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Weaning my baby Your baby is growing oh so fast and those newborn days seem a distant memory. Your baby is smiling and gurgling, grabbing things, perhaps
- [Claire & Dave's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/claire-daves-story/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.19.7″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.19.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]We were feeling a mixture of excitement about the prospect of meeting our new baby as well as anxiety about how the birth might go, having previously experienced a difficult birth with our first son.
- [How to Keep Your Pelvic Floor Toned in Pregnancy](https://birthzang.co.uk/pelvic-floor-exercises-pregnancy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title date=”off” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.2.2″ background_color=”#ffffff” parallax=”on” global_module=”4330″ saved_tabs=”all”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.7″] Keep Your Pelvic Floor Toned in Pregnancy There are many reasons to keep your pelvic floor area toned during pregnancy. Unfortunately, there are lots of different
- [10 tips for practising yoga in pregnancy](https://birthzang.co.uk/yoga-in-pregnancy/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”3.2.2″ meta=”off” comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” parallax=”on” text_color=”light” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” saved_tabs=”all” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text 1″ _builder_version=”3.2.2″]Yoga in pregnancy is really beneficial whether you are a complete beginner, or have a long-standing practice. It is highly advisable to find a yoga class for pregnancy as it will be tailored
- [Ms E's testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/ms-es-testimonial/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Ms E’s testimonial” _builder_version=”3.2.2″]Hi Eleanor, I have a moment now and can give you the good news: our second daughter was born Wednesday evening at 10 after 24 hours of contractions via c section again, because those 24 hours got me exactly from 3 to 4cm dilated and there was no energy
- [Guided Relaxation MP3](https://birthzang.co.uk/guided-relaxation/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.82″ text_orientation=”center” border_style=”solid”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″]In response to repeated requests for a guided relaxation download, I am really thrilled to be able to offer the first of many guided relaxation tracks from a new series entitled: Herbal Remedies. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_cta admin_label=”iTunes link CTA” button_url=”https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjwgLeuwavcAhUoKcAKHY2PDYkQFggpMAA&url=httpss%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Falbum%2F1cPHI1ZzgI4IPKZHYiN36i%3F&usg=AOvVaw03d6jd29tBzWUWozf1FT-k”
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- [I'm a Baby! Get Me Out of Here! - Natural Ways to Induce Labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/start-labour-naturally/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”3.0.82″ title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”off” featured_image=”on” featured_placement=”background” parallax=”on” text_color=”light” text_background=”off” border_style=”solid” box_shadow_position=”outer” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” saved_tabs=”all” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” prev_background_color=”#000000″ next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light” border_color_all=”#000000″] Natural Ways to Induce Labour Your due date approaches…and marches by with no signs of baby coming. The phone calls, emails and
- [Hot Wheels! Birthzang's Guide to Buying a Pushchair](https://birthzang.co.uk/hot-wheels-pushchair-guide/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”3.2.2″ meta=”off” comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” parallax=”on” text_color=”light” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” saved_tabs=”all” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.2.2″]My 6th pushchair – the Baby Jogger City Versa Those of you who know me a little bit will know that I am a bit of a pushchair geek. I recently bought a(nother) pushchair
- [Birthzang's 5 tips to reduce anxiety in pregnancy](https://birthzang.co.uk/anxiety-in-pregnancy/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”3.0.82″ title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”off” featured_image=”on” featured_placement=”background” parallax=”on” text_color=”light” text_background=”off” border_style=”solid” box_shadow_position=”outer” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” saved_tabs=”all” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text 1″ _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light”] From the moment you get your very first positive pregnancy test, the thrill of it all can be accompanied by anxiety in pregnancy.
- [7 Top Tips to Help Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy](https://birthzang.co.uk/pelvic-pain-in-pregnancy/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ parallax=”on” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” featured_image=”on” text_background=”off” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”4330″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light”] Is It Normal To Have Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy Pelvic pain in pregnancy is experienced by a very large number of women. It can be quite mild just taking
- [Living the cliché](https://birthzang.co.uk/living-the-cliche/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.2.2″ date=”off” categories=”off” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”4330″ background_color=”#ffffff” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]I always scoffed at the old adage that women have to choose between a career and a family. I was born in the 70s, my mum was a feminist, and I was brought up to believe I could
- [5 Ways to Cope with Morning Sickness (and afternoon and night)](https://birthzang.co.uk/cope-with-morning-sickness/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ parallax=”on” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” featured_image=”on” text_background=”off” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”4330″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light”] Things to help with morning sickness So you get the two blue lines on your pregnancy test and the elation lasts all day. And the next morning you
- [Anita's Birth Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/anitas-birth-story/) - Giving birth to our gorgeous baby Alyssa was nothing like I imagined. I wanted to have a water birth, only gas and air for pain relief, active birthing, walking around, birth ball, and all that. But my labour lasted 42 hours and I only dilated in the last 3 hours from 1cm to 9.5cm. I
- [Lucy & Martin's Testimonial & Birth Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/lucy-martins-testimonial/) - May 2015 A very well-spent day, we both really enjoyed the workshop and found it really informative and useful. Eleanor was fantastic, answering any questions at any point during the workshop with a very informative and knowledgeable answer. Eleanor was full of energy and made everyone feel completely at ease. We both liked the practical
- [Becky & Tom's Testimonial & Birth Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/becky-toms-testimonial/) - Workshop Testimonial We really enjoyed the one-day workshop with Eleanor. She was fantastically enthusiastic, but also clearly very knowledgeable about the birthing process as a whole. I found the focus on the physiological and hormonal aspects of birth really useful to get a deep understanding of how the mother and baby's bodies work together in
- [Mrs L's Birth Story & Testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/mrs-ls-birth-story-testimonial/) - I had quite a long early labour stage (from 2am Thursday morning to early evening when things really kicked off after a short walk) and used the TENS throughout most of the day, and spent a lot of it sitting on the birthing ball. Waters broke at around 10pm so we called the hospital then
- [Sophie & Oliver's Testimonial & Birth Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/sophie-olivers-testimonial/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] The Workshop Before we came to the workshop, we felt a little apprehensive about birth and not very clued up on what to expect. The workshop itself very informative. It was a very relaxed, friendly environment to learn and felt I could ask anything. I
- [What is Active Birth?](https://birthzang.co.uk/what-is-active-birth/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”3.0.82″ title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”off” featured_image=”on” featured_placement=”background” parallax=”on” text_color=”light” text_background=”off” border_style=”solid” box_shadow_position=”outer” custom_padding=”200px||200px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” saved_tabs=”all” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light”] Birth is everywhere! Everyone is born, after all, and 4 in 5 women will go through the experience (1). For some, giving birth is a
- [Reflexology for Soothing Crying Babies](https://birthzang.co.uk/reflexology-for-crying-babies/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ parallax=”on” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” featured_image=”on” text_background=”off” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”4330″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light”]Guest post by By Sally Earlam FMAR. BSc. RN. PGCE Association of Reflexologists – Maternity Specialist. Reflexology for crying babies – Some simple reflexology moves
- [Good Snacks for Labour: 4 top tips](https://birthzang.co.uk/good-snacks-labour-4-top-tips/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ parallax=”on” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” featured_image=”on” text_background=”off” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”4330″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_code admin_label=”TOC” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ saved_tabs=”all” border_color_all=”#05026d” border_width_all=”0px” border_style_all=”solid” global_module=”4333″][toc][/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light”] Snacks to Pack in your Hospital Labour Bag It is a good idea to pack snacks into your hospital labour bag as
- [Allowing the Impossible](https://birthzang.co.uk/allowing-impossible/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ parallax=”on” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” featured_image=”on” text_background=”off” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”4330″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_code admin_label=”TOC” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ saved_tabs=”all” border_color_all=”#05026d” border_width_all=”0px” border_style_all=”solid” global_module=”4333″][toc][/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light”] Allowing The Impossible in Birth You often hear the question “am I allowed” asked in the context of birth, particularly in the
- [Learning the Seven Secrets of a Joyful Birth](https://birthzang.co.uk/learning-the-seven-secrets-of-a-joyful-birth/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ parallax=”on” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” featured_image=”on” text_background=”off” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”4330″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_code admin_label=”TOC” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ saved_tabs=”all” border_color_all=”#05026d” border_width_all=”0px” border_style_all=”solid” global_module=”4333″][toc][/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light”] Seven Secrets of a Joyful Birth By Dominique Sakoilsky This weekend has seen me undertake the first part of my Active Birth professional
- [Delayed Cord Clamping and why it is a no-brainer](https://birthzang.co.uk/delayed-cord-clamping/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title comments=”off” featured_placement=”background” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ parallax=”on” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” featured_image=”on” text_background=”off” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”4330″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_code admin_label=”TOC” _builder_version=”3.0.103″ saved_tabs=”all” border_color_all=”#05026d” border_width_all=”0px” border_style_all=”solid” global_module=”4333″][toc][/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.103″ background_layout=”light”] Delayed cord clamping Delayed cord clamping – or optimal cord clamping as it is starting to become known – is when a
- [The Unthinkable: breaking the silence of losing your baby](https://birthzang.co.uk/losing-your-baby/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title admin_label=”graphic post title – blog” date_format=”j M, Y” featured_placement=”background” _builder_version=”3.0.78″ meta=”off” title_text_color=”#ffffff” meta_text_color=”#ffffff” title_text_align=”center” saved_tabs=”all” title=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”on” featured_image=”on” text_color=”dark” text_background=”off” border_style=”solid” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text 1″ _builder_version=”3.0.78″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid”]* This blog posts talks candidly about losing your baby and includes facts and statistics on this subject and maybe a
- [Mo and Andy's Testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/mo-andys-testimonial/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]We really enjoyed the birth workshop, both of us were a bit apprehensive at the start but are so pleased we did it. The workshop has been a great refresher and also has added so much additional knowledge. Eleanor is very clear and great at
- [Georgina & Ed's testimonial & birth story](https://birthzang.co.uk/georgina-eds-testimonial/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]I would wholeheartedly recommend Birthzang’s Active Birth Workshop to EVERYONE who is expecting! Why wouldn’t you do it? It’s a hugely informative, helpful, practical workshop, and an enjoyable day to boot. Eleanor is exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate, which makes her a very engaging teacher. So
- [Kat & Vlad's testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/kat-vlads-testimonial/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]Before the workshop we felt lost! The workshop was awesome! We learned a lot. Very useful information was given. We really liked discovering how body works during labour, and the importance of gravity. We also found the information about upright positions, the breathing practice and the
- [Katie & Shane's Testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/katie-shanes-testimonial/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_video admin_label=”Katie & shane Video” src=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIyJx6CYzPU” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”katie & shane text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]My previous labour and birth were straight forward. You would think this would make me feel ok about this one but no I was just really anxious it is going to be awful and really painful. After
- [Mr & Mrs A's Testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/mr-mrs-a-testimonial/) - Before the workshop, we were quite apprehensive about labour. We attended the Complete Birth Knowledge Workshop at around 32 weeks pregnant, and really didn't know what to expect, but it was a great experience! The venue was quite informal which I think worked well for this workshop. Was nice to have option of beanbag / ball /
- [What Does a Doula Do?](https://birthzang.co.uk/doula/) - Guest Post by Lisa Ramsey, Doula. So, my name is Lisa Ramsey and I have been a doula for 8 years now and I love it! Most of my working hours are spent either with couples preparing for birth, with couples during birth or supporting new parents in those first weeks and months with a new
- [Sara's Testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/saras-testimonial-2/) - I really enjoyed the workshop and it really helped to have my birth partner there and on same page. Although we didn't get the natural labour we hoped for the workshop gave us confidence to challenge/discuss our options and some of the techniques were still useful regardless. Sara, July 2016
- [Danielle & Barry's Testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/danielle-barrys-testimonial/) - I was intrigued prior to the class. I had some small insight into the subject matter and wanted to find out more. I felt like I had more to learn about labour and birth before deciding whether it frightened me or not. My husband entered the class not really knowing what was in store. He
- [Anne & Kevin's Testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/anne-kevins-testimonial/) - Before the workshop we felt a bit apprehensive, pretty neutral, and a bit nervous of the unknown. We really enjoyed Eleanor's active birth workshop and found it very helpful. We were a little daunted by the fact that it was a whole day long, but Eleanor's friendly and frank delivery style and the interactive nature of
- [Renata's Testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/renatas-testimonial/) - Before I did the workshop I felt scared and I didn't really know what to expect. I wasn't sure how does the labor work, what was exactly going to happen to me and my body. I had heard lots of terrifying stories from people and from internet and that made me even more anxious and
- [Isa & Oscar's Testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/isa-oscars-testimonial/) - Before the workshop we felt worried, scared, nervous. We knew there was many things that we needed to know and prepare but we didn't know where to start. I felt really uncomfortable with the idea of giving birth. The workshop itself was really practical and personal. We received lots of important and interesting information. Everything
- [Gemma & Dean's Testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/gemma-deans-testimonial/) - Eleanor was a really good teacher and is clearly very passionate about what she teaches. We started our day not really sure what to expect with on and off worries or concerns about birth including my husband not really sure about what practical things he could do. We loved learning the biology part and
- [Natalie & Gilly's Testimonial & Birth Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/natalie-gilly-testimonial/) - We really enjoyed Eleanor's Active Birth workshop. Her teaching style is very friendly and informal and the whole class was very relaxed. I class myself as a huge wimp and kept fixating on all the drugs that I would need to take during labour. I now understand a lot more about all the things I
- [Marina & Dave's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/marina-daves-story/) - After having attended the NCT sessions and having been very disappointed about it, attending Birthzang's Complete Birth Workshop was exactly what we needed. We decided to go for it at 36 weeks hoping that the information will remain fresh until labour and we are so grateful we did. We felt like there was too much information
- [Floating in Pregnancy](https://birthzang.co.uk/floating-in-pregnancy/) - Guest blog post by Michael Cordova from Floating Point Centre in Pangbourne. This blog post first appeared here. Floatation Therapy is great for pregnant women within the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, and only after a medical clearance from their doctor. Floatation Therapy can offer a brilliant level of relaxation and pain relief not found outside
- [What is Pregnancy Reflexology?](https://birthzang.co.uk/what-is-pregnancy-reflexology/) - What is Reflexology? Reflexology is an ancient art that has been practiced worldwide for over 5000 years. The idea of a "reflex" is it is an area of the body that mirrors or reflects another part. The feet (and also the hands and ears) represent the entire body and so by working on specific areas
- [Vikki & Phil's Testimonial](https://birthzang.co.uk/vikki-phils-testimonial/) - We are really glad we came across Eleanor's Birthzang workshop in preparation for birth. Although we felt that NHS or other birth preparation courses were not for us, we still felt that we would benefit from learning some techniques to help in the hope for a low intervention birth. Although this wasn't to be the
- [History of Active Birth](https://birthzang.co.uk/history-of-active-birth/) - History of Birth Women have been birthing instinctively for millennia. Find any historical image of birth and it is almost universally showing the woman in an upright position. They were attended by other women, experts in birthing - midwives and doctors played a peripheral role throughout the process unless any complications arose. If women wished
- [Anita's story](https://birthzang.co.uk/anitas-testimonial/) - I attended the Birthzang Active Birth Workshop with my husband at 31 weeks because I knew I didn't want to give birth lying on my back and I wanted to learn more about the best ways to have an active birth. The workshop exceeded our expectations and we found it very helpful and informative. It
- [Saima & Asif's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/saima-asifs-story/) - Before the workshop I was feeling very anxious & quite fearful. The active birth workshop was a real eye opener for me although this is my 3rd pregnancy. Now I'm quite confident know and have got everything suggested by the course and Janet Balaskas book lined up for the actual day The whole workshop was
- [Gemma & Jaime's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/gemma-jaimes-testimonial/) - "The Birthzang workshop was very useful to understand the process of labour and birth. We feel more confident now and believe in the power of my body to give birth." Gemma & Jaime, November 2013
- [Mr & Mrs D's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/mr-mrs-n-testimonial/) - "My husband and I found this course invaluable in building our confidence to birth our daughter together as a team. Thank you Eleanor for being a great and positive teacher." Mr & Mrs N, November 2013
- [Bex & Ben's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/bex-bens-testimonial/) - "We had a workshop at Eleanor's excellent private workshop venue in East Reading. It was great to learn how to encourage the baby to get into a good position for labour, and which positions can help the baby move during labour and birth and we enjoyed practising the different positions together to find what we
- [Sarah's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/sarahs-testimonial/) - "Eleanor is a fantastic teacher; she is very knowledgeable on the birth process and explains things in a very clear way. I already have one child and have done two different antenatal courses prior to Birthzang, but I still felt that I learnt a lot on the day - not just about active birthing, but
- [Sara's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/saras-testimonial/) - "Thank you to Birthzang for helping me through a difficult time of a planned C-section. I really wanted to have a positive birth experience second time around and thought that having a C-section meant I couldn't have an active & natural birth... how wrong I was! Thank you for the ongoing support and advice. Would
- [Halima's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/halimas-testimonial/) - I initially felt apprehensive about my labour and birth before the workshop. However Eleanor created a warm atmosphere for the class and provided plenty of information. I particularly liked the sections on showing how the baby is born, the structure of the pelvis and what happens with your hormones in labour. My partner and I
- [Jess & James's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/jess-jamess-story/) - We're very happy to say that our beautiful daughter arrived safely. The labour was mainly very do-able, just incredibly long at 65 hours! It's really just the last couple of hours trying to push her out out I'd rather forget! Your classes were so helpful - we really knew very little about the process of
- [Clare's Yoga Success Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/clares-yoga-success-story/) - I highly recommend Eleanor. She has a wealth of knowledge and is truly committed to giving each of her pregnant ladies the best individual experience, whether that be through weekly yoga or in a one to one or group class. I began a series of private yoga sessions with Eleanor after having attended her Pregnancy
- [Mrs F's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/mrsf-testimonial/) - "A great one-to-one workshop, which was tailored to my needs very well. Eleanor is welcoming and enthusiastic about active birth, which definitely upped my positivity that I can have my third child naturally. The workshop wasn't prescriptive, Eleanor gives good information and encourages confidence in your body, while being realistic! Thanks Eleanor for helping me
- [Cathy & Rik's Story](https://birthzang.co.uk/cathy-riks-testimonial/) - "My husband and I did a one-day workshop with Eleanor. It was empowering and informative and full of really useful information. We both came away feeling really well prepared for the birth of our baby with lots of practical tools to use in different circumstances. The things that stuck with us were understanding the physiology

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## Lessons

- [Language & Concepts](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/language-concepts/)
- [How to be an amazing birth partner - part 2 checklist](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/how-to-be-an-amazing-birth-partner-part-2-checklist/) - Mentioned in the checklist is my book, helping birth. It is available on Amazon as paperback (£10) or kindle (£4.99) from the UK store, or from other global Amazon stores.
- [How to be an amazing birth partner - part 1 exercise](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/how-to-be-an-amazing-birth-partner-part-1-exercise/)
- [Helping Birth: your guide to pain relief choices and interventions in labour and childbirth](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/helping-birth-your-guide-to-pain-relief-choices-and-interventions-in-labour-and-childbirth/) - An additional resource that you may find very helpful in your preparation for labour and birth, is a copy of my book. Helping Birth: your guide to pain relief choices and interventions in labour and childbirth.Available on Amazon as paperback (£10) or kindle (£4.99) from the UK store, or from other global Amazon stores. Do you feel overwhelmed by what pain
- [Start Getting Ready for Birth](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/start-getting-ready-for-birth/) - I hope you have enjoyed these online pregnancy yoga sessions. If you are interested in learning more about what hapens to the body in pregnancy, labour and birth, you might be interested in my FREE course START GETTING READY FOR BIRTH or perhaps my BREATHING TECHNIQUES FOR LABOUR & BIRTHIt is around an hour to complete
- [Resy](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/resy/)
- [Connect With Your Body](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/connect-with-your-body/)
- [Pelvic Pain](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/pelvic-pain/)
- [Optimal Baby Positioning](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/optimal-baby-positioning/)
- [Labour Circuit](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/labour-circuit/)
- [Balance](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/balance/)
- [Grounding & Gravity](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/grounding-gravity/)
- [Psoas Muscle](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/psoas-muscle/)
- [Hips and Movement](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/hips-and-movement/)
- [Chest & Breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/chest-breath/)
- [Arms & Shoulders](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/arms-shoulders/)
- [Jaw Release](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/jaw-release/)
- [Opening](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/opening/)
- [Listening](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/listening/)
- [Grounding](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/grounding/)
- [Embracing](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/embracing/)
- [Welcome to class](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/online-pregnancy-yoga-course/lesson/welcome-to-class/)
- [Acknowledgements](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/acknowledgements/) - Music by bensound.com
- [Become an affiliate](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/become-an-affiliate/) - I hope you have enjoyed learning about Anatomy & Physiology for birth professionals.The content is based on my flagship course GET READY FOR BIRTH which covers the principles of the LABOUR ABCDEs (this course gives you the A and B).A – Anatomy & PhysiologyB – Benefit the BodyC – Cope with ContractionsThis module covers the 3 key
- [Course Manual & Workbook](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/course-manual-workbook-2/)
- [COURSE FEEDBACK](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/course-feedback-2/)
- [Birth inspiration #2 - video](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/birth-inspiration-2-video-2/) - Here is another video to inspire you! This one is of a homebirth in a pool where the midwives didn't get there in time! They arrived about ten minutes too late for the birth but helped assist in cutting the cord!Regardless of whether you would plan a home birth or not, try to observe the overall
- [The Good Birth Environment](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/the-good-birth-environment-2/)
- [Key principles to BENEFIT THE BODY](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/key-principles-to-benefit-the-body-2/)
- [The Stages of Labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/the-stages-of-labour/)
- [The Stages of Labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/the-stages-of-labour-2/)
- [The Hormonal Process of Breastfeeding](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/the-hormonal-process-of-breastfeeding-2/)
- [How to BENEFIT the Hormones](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/how-to-benefit-the-hormones-2/)
- [Hormones ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/hormones-anatomy-physiology-2/)
- [Uterus ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/uterus-anatomy-physiology-2/)
- [Uterus ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/uterus-anatomy-physiology/)
- [How to BENEFIT the Pelvis](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/how-to-benefit-the-pelvis/)
- [Pelvis ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/pelvis-anatomy-physiology/)
- [How to BENEFIT the Pelvis](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/how-to-benefit-the-pelvis-2/)
- [Pelvis ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/pelvis-anatomy-physiology-2/)
- [The LABOUR ABCDEs](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/the-labour-abcdes-2/) - The ABCDEs of Labour & BirthAnatomy & PhysiologyHow the body works in labourHow the Baby moves in labourBenefit the BodyWhat we can do to help labourWhat we should avoid that can hinder itCope with ContractionsHow to get through labour sensationsThe labour triangle of focusDon't forget the birth partnerThe physical impact on the birth partnerPractical tools
- [Welcome to the course (and what we will be covering)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/welcome-to-the-course-and-what-we-will-be-covering/)
- [How to BENEFIT the Uterus](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/how-to-benefit-the-uterus-2/)
- [Birth inspiration #1 - video](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/labour-and-birth-anatomy-physiology-for-birth-professionals/lesson/birth-inspiration-1-video-2/) - Part of unpicking the misinformation that we have learned from TV shows and movies is to watch some inspirational birth videos that help us know to see what birth can be like, and to see some of the principles that we are learning in action.This is a link to a YouTube video that shows a
- [Leave a review](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/leave-a-review/) - It makes a huge difference when choosing online courses to see how other people got on with the course. You can see that I have got 100% 5-star ratings for my online courses.Please do feel free to leave a review for this course and let others know how you enjoyed it.if you feel there were things
- [Get Ready for Birth](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/get-ready-for-birth/) - Get Ready for Birth is my comprehensive flagship course giving everything you need to feel 100% confident and ready for birth. It follows the LABOUR ABCDEs and the contents of this course are included as part of the section of COPING WITH CONTRACTIONS.If you would like to upgrade to this course you can get the
- [Introducing the breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/introducing-the-breath/) - This lesson talks about the LABOUR TRIANGLE OF FOCUS. This is a concept covered in my full course Get Ready for Birth as a way to understand all the ways we can cope with contractions in labour.Breathing represents one of the 3 core methods of how to cope. This course is included in full as part
- [Breathe & release guided relaxation (with music)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/breathe-release-guided-relaxation-with-music-2/)
- [Instant Relaxation (with music)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/instant-relaxation-with-music-2/)
- [Lavender Relaxation (with music)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/lavender-relaxation-with-music-2/)
- [Contraction breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/contraction-breath/) - This breath can be used to help you get through each contraction. There are no fixed rules about breathing though so use this as a starting framework and let it naturally evolve into something that feels right for you.
- [Exhale to release (to begin every contraction)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/exhale-to-release-to-begin-every-contraction/) - This breath is a fantastic way to begin every single contraction. It encourages us to reset the body into a state of softness so that we don't hinder labour with tension, which can also worsen sensations of labour.
- [VOCALIZATION - Vowel breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/vocalization-vowel-breath/) - Here is another exercise to help you get used to the sound of your own voice.
- [CONNECTING BREATHING & VOCALIZATION - Ah breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/connecting-breathing-vocalization-ah-breath/) - This exercise is a great way to get used to making sounds while you are breathing. Many women find using sounds in labour a really useful way of coping but find it hard to get their head around actually making a noise. It's OK, just give yourself permission to have a go!
- [CONNECTING BREATHING & VISUALISATION - Golden thread breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/connecting-breathing-visualisation-golden-thread-breath/) - The golden thread breath is a great example of connecting your breath to a simple task for your mind to focus on.You imagine as you're exhaling you're blowing out a golden thread from your lips and that as you inhale the thread pauses and then as you exhale more thread comes out thus leaving you with a
- [4-8 breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/4-8-breath/) - This classic breath is used in many yoga and antenatal classes. By controlling our breath and ensuring our exhale is twice as long as our inhale, we force the body out of a state of stress, stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system and helping to get into a state of relaxation and calm. This breath is really
- [3-4-5 breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/3-4-5-breath/) - This simple counting breath helps us to slow the breath down and begin to control the rhythm.
- [Observe and count breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/observe-and-count-breath/) - This exercise can help you to read the body's state of stress or calm by counting the breath's rhythm.
- [Exhale to relax the body](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/exhale-to-relax-the-body/) - This simple exercise helps you to ensure that your body is completely relaxed.It is a great one to do to just connect in with your body and set it on the path to be soft. It is also brilliant to do at the start of every single contraction to make sure that your body isn't holding
- [Introduction to guided relaxation](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/introduction-to-guided-relaxation/) - TRANSCRIPTThis final module is a more generalized way of using the breath and using mindfulness and focus in the body to help bring about relaxation. It may be that these exercises are not really useful for labour and birth although, of course, if you find them helpful and relaxing to listen to during labour then
- [Breathing and Moving in labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/breathing-and-moving-in-labour/)
- [Connecting the breath and body](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/connecting-the-breath-and-body/)
- [The breath and how it affects the body](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/breathing-techniques-for-labour-and-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/the-breath-and-how-it-affects-the-body-2/)
- [An Introduction to BREATHING](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/an-introduction-to-breathing/)
- [Visualisation](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/visualisation/)
- [MIND FOCUS](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/mind-focus/)
- [Birth inspiration #4 - video](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/birth-inspiration-4-video/) - Here is another video to inspire you! This German family are big advocates of birthing without any help. Watch from 6mins to 13 mins if time is tight.Click on the image to view on You Tube.Is the video missing? I have no control over the content on YouTube and sometimes the video owners decide to remove
- [POSITIONS FOR LABOUR - LIVE REPLAY](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/positions-for-labour-live-replay/)
- [Birth inspiration #3 - video](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/birth-inspiration-3-video/) - Here is another video to inspire you! This is a woman being coached by her doula and encouraged to use music to help her keep moving in a way that feels intuitive and good. Click on the image to view in You Tube. Watch more mamas moving in labour on this You tube playlist.Is the video missing? I
- [MOVEMENT - LIVE REPLAY](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/movement-live-replay/)
- [The Labour TRIANGLE OF FOCUS](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/the-labour-triangle-of-focus/)
- [What to expect in labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/what-to-expect-in-labour/)
- [Birth inspiration #2 - video](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/birth-inspiration-2-video/) - Here is another video to inspire you! This one is of a homebirth in a pool where the midwives didn't get there in time! They arrived about ten minutes too late for the birth but helped assist in cutting the cord!Regardless of whether you would plan a home birth or not, try to observe the overall
- [The Good Birth Environment](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/the-good-birth-environment/)
- [Key principles to BENEFIT the body](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/key-principles-to-benefit-the-body/)
- [Birth inspiration #1 - video](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/birth-inspiration-1-video/) - Part of unpicking the misinformation that we have learned from TV shows and movies is to watch some inspirational birth videos that help us know to see what birth can be like, and to see some of the principles that we are learning in action.This is a link to a YouTube video that shows a
- [The Hormonal Process of Breastfeeding](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/the-hormonal-process-of-breastfeeding/)
- [How to BENEFIT the Hormones](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/how-to-benefit-the-hormones/)
- [Hormones ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/hormones-anatomy-physiology/)
- [How to BENEFIT the Uterus](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/how-to-benefit-the-uterus/)
- [Before we start, come and join the group!](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/before-we-start-come-and-join-the-group/) - Come and join our exclusive group for attendees of this course.I appreciate that it can be a bit lonely following a self-guided online course and many parents want to have access to other parents in order to get advice, support and just connect with other people going through the same stuff. I have got a wonderful,
- [So let me ask you...](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/so-let-me-ask-you/)
- [The LABOUR ABCDEs](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/the-labour-abcdes/) - The ABCDEs of Labour & BirthAnatomy & PhysiologyHow the body works in labourHow the Baby moves in labourBenefit the BodyWhat we can do to help labourWhat we should avoid that can hinder itCope with ContractionsHow to get through labour sensationsThe labour triangle of focusDon't forget the birth partnerThe physical impact on the birth partnerPractical tools
- [The breath and how it affects the body](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/the-breath-and-how-it-affects-the-body/)
- [Course Manual & Workbook](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/course-manual-workbook/) - Here is a downloadable workbook for the course for you to print out. It is 41 A4. pages.It is entirely optional to print it out - it contains key info for each module so you can easily refresh your memory later on, or during labour, provides some exercises to work through, and gives you a
- [Time to Get Ready for Birth](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/start-getting-ready-for-birth/lesson/time-to-get-ready-for-birth/) - To sign up for the full course GET READY FOR BIRTH go to
- [Birth Preferences Masterclass](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/birth-preferences-masterclass/)
- [Breathe & release guided relaxation (with music)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/breathe-release-guided-relaxation-with-music/) - 20 mins guided relaxation
- [Instant Relaxation (with music)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/instant-relaxation-with-music/)
- [Lavender Relaxation (with music)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/lavender-relaxation-with-music/)
- [Introduction to guided relaxation tracks](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/introduction-to-guided-relaxation-tracks/)
- [COURSE FEEDBACK](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/course-feedback/)
- [Great websites to check out...](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/great-websites-to-check-out/) - Labour is not a time for discovery - the time for discovery is now!The internet is a fabulous resource of information but often unwieldy and overwhelming. Here are some of my favourite websites to guide you in your journey of discovery. Click on the titles to go through to the website.The Positive Birth MovementGlobal network of
- [Further reading...](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/further-reading/) - Here are some of my top recommendations of books that I think are well worth taking the time to read. They are in order of importance. 1. Helping Birth: your guide to pain relief choices and interventions in labour and childbirth with real stories by Eleanor Hayes Ok, so I admit this is my own book but nevertheless,
- [Next Steps...](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/next-steps/)
- [So, how are you feeling now?](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/so-how-are-you-feeling-now/)
- [Staying In Control](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/staying-in-control/)
- [Fear Transformation Worksheet](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/fear-transformation-worksheet/)
- [Fear Transformation Exercise](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/fear-transformation-exercise/)
- [Hospital Packing Checklist (printable)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/hospital-packing-checklist-printable/)
- [Snacks to Pack in your Hospital Labour Bag (for the mother)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/snacks-to-pack-in-your-hospital-labour-bag-for-the-mother/) - It is a good idea to pack snacks into your hospital labour bag as both the mother and her birth partner need to keep nourished and hydrated throughout labour. But what is a good snack to take? Just because you love a food, or crave it throughout pregnancy, doesn’t mean it is going to be good
- [What to pack in your Hospital Labour Bag](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/what-to-pack-in-your-hospital-labour-bag/) - Packing your hospital labour bag is something we all know we should do but it some of those tasks in later pregnancy that seems to appear on the “I’ll do it tomorrow” list. As the baby can easily arrive within a 5-week window, most people choose to pack their hospital labour bag by around 36 weeks.Even
- [Massage techniques for birth partners - LIVE REPLAY](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/massage-techniques-for-birth-partners-live-replay/)
- [Bringing it all together](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/bringing-it-all-together/)
- [Exercise 11 - Breathing and Moving in labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/exercise-11-breathing-and-moving-in-labour/)
- [Breathing Exercise 10 - Connecting the breath and body](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/breathing-exercise-10-connecting-the-breath-and-body/)
- [Breathing Exercise 9 - Contraction breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/breathing-exercise-9-contraction-breath/) - This breath can be used to help you get through each contraction. There are no fixed rules about breathing though so use this as a starting framework and let it naturally evolve into something that feels right for you.
- [Breathing Exercise 8 - Exhale to release (to begin every contraction)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/breathing-exercise-8-exhale-to-release-to-begin-every-contraction/) - This breath is a fantastic way to begin every single contraction. It encourages us to reset the body into a state of softness so that we don't hinder labour with tension, which can also worsen sensations of labour.
- [Breathing Exercise 7 - Vowel breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/breathing-exercise-7-vowel-breath/) - Here is another exercise to help you get used to the sound of your own voice.
- [Breathing Exercise 6 - Ah breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/breathing-exercise-6-ah-breath/) - This exercise is a great way to get used to making sounds while you are breathing. Many women find using sounds in labour a really useful way of coping but find it hard to get their head around actually making a noise. It's OK, just give yourself permission to have a go!
- [VOCALIZATION](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/vocalization/)
- [CONNECTING BREATHING & VISUALISATION: Breathing Exercise 5 - Golden thread breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/connecting-breathing-visualisation-breathing-exercise-5-golden-thread-breath/) - Breathing with visualization is a way of connecting breathing with the mind focus part of the labour triangle of focus.Remember we want to find things that resonate with you so try this once or twice and if it doesn’t resonate, then move on.The golden thread breath is a great example of this.You imagine as you're exhaling you're
- [Breathing Exercise 4 - 4-8 breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/breathing-exercise-4-4-8-breath/) - This classic breath is used in many yoga and antenatal classes. By controlling our breath and ensuring our exhale is twice as long as our inhale, we force the body out of a state of stress, stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system and helping to get into a state of relaxation and calm. This breath is really
- [Breathing Exercise 3 - 3-4-5 breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/breathing-exercise-3-3-4-5-breath/) - This simple counting breath åhelps us to slow the breath down and begin to control the rhythm.
- [Breathing Exercise 2 - Observe and count breath](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/breathing-exercise-2-observe-and-count-breath/) - This exercise can help you to read the body's state of stress or calm by counting the breath's rhythm.
- [Breathing Exercise 1 - Exhale to relax the body](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/breathing-exercise-1-exhale-to-relax-the-body/) - This simple exercise helps you to ensure that your body is completely relaxed.It is a great one to do to just connect in with your body and set it on the path to be soft. It is also brilliant to do at the start of every single contraction to make sure that your body isn't holding
- [Introduction - Welcome to the course (and what we will be covering)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/get-ready-for-birth-online-antenatal-course/lesson/introduction-welcome-to-the-course-and-what-we-will-be-covering/)
- [Knowledge Gap 4 - you don't know what choices to make](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/start-getting-ready-for-birth/lesson/knowledge-gap-4-you-dont-know-what-choices-to-make/)
- [Knowledge Gap 2 - you don't know the single most useful thing to do in labour](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/start-getting-ready-for-birth/lesson/knowledge-gap-2-you-dont-know-the-single-most-useful-thing-to-do-in-labour/)
- [Knowledge Gap 1 - You don't know what you don't know](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/start-getting-ready-for-birth/lesson/knowledge-gap-1-you-dont-know-what-you-dont-know/)
- [Introduction](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/start-getting-ready-for-birth/lesson/introduction-3/)
- [Preparation](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/preparation/)
- [Body Language and Digestive Process](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/body-language-and-digestive-process-2/)
- [Support available](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/support-available/) - I really hope this course has been easy-to-follow and helped your baby stop crying. Remember sometimes you need to build up confidence with the exercises and try different combinations to find the ones that work best for you.Why not come into our Facebook Group and share your wins?Once you complete the course, please take time to REVIEW it
- [Amazing Fart Expulsion Technique Printable Worksheets](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-printable-worksheets/)
- [Chapter 4 - Summary & Support](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/chapter-4-summary-support/)
- [Exercise 10 - Create Space (Zoom, Zoom, Zoom)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/exercise-10-create-space-zoom-zoom-zoom/)
- [Exercise 9 - Alternate Knees to Chest (The Grand Old Duke of York)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/exercise-9-alternate-knees-to-chest-the-grand-old-duke-of-york/)
- [Exercise 8 - Rotate Knees Clockwise (Ring a Ring of Roses)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/exercise-8-rotate-knees-clockwise-ring-a-ring-of-roses/)
- [Exercise 7 - Knees to Chest (Incy Wincy Spider)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/exercise-7-knees-to-chest-incy-wincy-spider/)
- [Exercise 6 - Wiggle Legs and Hips (Wiggle, Jiggle)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/exercise-6-wiggle-legs-and-hips-wiggle-jiggle/)
- [Exercise 5 - Toes to Side (I'm a Little Teapot)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/exercise-5-toes-to-side-im-a-little-teapot/)
- [Exercise 4 - Toes to Nose (Row Your Boat)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/exercise-4-toes-to-nose-row-your-boat/)
- [Exercise 3 - Toes to Chest (Jack & Jill)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/exercise-3-toes-to-chest-jack-jill/) - Watch the video to see how to do the exercise.Audio file available if you don't want to sing.
- [Exercise 2 - Open the Body (Ooh & Ah)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/exercise-2-open-the-body-ooh-ah/) - Watch the video to see how to do the exercise.Audio file available if you don't want to sing.
- [Exercise 1 - Welcome the Baby (Twinkle, Twinkle)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/exercise-1-welcome-the-baby-twinkle-twinkle/) - Watch the video to see how to do the exercise.Audio file available if you don't want to sing.
- [Introduction](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/amazing-fart-expulsion-technique-for-babies/lesson/introduction-2/)
- [Chapter 1 - Body language and digestive process](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/body-language-and-digestive-process/)
- [Chapter 2 - Preparation](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/fart-expulsion-03/)
- [Chapter 4 - Summary & Support](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/summary-and-support/)
- [Exercise 10 - Create Space (Zoom, Zoom, Zoom)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/exercise-10/)
- [Exercise 9 - Alternate Knees to Chest (The Grand Old Duke of York)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/exercise-9/)
- [Exercise 8 - Rotate Knees Clockwise (Ring a Ring of Roses)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/exercise-8/)
- [Exercise 7 - Knees to Chest (Incy Wincy Spider)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/exercise-7/)
- [Exercise 6 - Wiggle Legs and Hips (Wiggle, Jiggle)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/exercise-6/)
- [Exercise 4 - Toes to Nose (Row Your Boat)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/exercise-4/)
- [Exercise 5 - Toes to Side (I'm a Little Teapot)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/exercise-5/)
- [Exercise 3 - Toes to Chest (Jack & Jill)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/exercise-3/)
- [Exercise 2 - Open the Body (Ooh & Ah)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/exercise-2/)
- [Exercise 1 - Welcome the Baby (Twinkle, Twinkle)](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/exercise-1/)
- [Introduction](https://birthzang.co.uk/courses/sample-course/lesson/introduction/) - [lifterlms_lesson_mark_complete]

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