by Eleanor Hayes | Dec 14, 2016 | Birth Story & Review
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... by Eleanor Hayes | Nov 14, 2016 | Birth Story & Review
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 learned more far... by Eleanor Hayes | Oct 17, 2016 | Birth Story & Review
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... by Eleanor Hayes | Sep 27, 2016 | Birth Story & Review
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... by Eleanor Hayes | Sep 27, 2016 | Birth Story & Review
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... by Eleanor Hayes | Mar 1, 2016 | Birth Story & Review
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... by Eleanor Hayes | Feb 2, 2016 | Birth Story & Review
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... by Eleanor Hayes | Nov 19, 2015 | Birth Story & Review
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... by Eleanor Hayes | Nov 4, 2015 | Birth Story & Review
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... by Eleanor Hayes | Nov 4, 2015 | Birth Story & Review
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... by Eleanor Hayes | Jun 5, 2015 | Pregnancy
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.... by Eleanor Hayes | Mar 30, 2015 | Labour & Birth
Equipment for Labour and Birth However you manage to cope with contractions, it can be incredibly helpful to have some useful pieces of equipment for labour and birth that can enhance the whole experience. Whether you are at home or hospital, there are some really... by Eleanor Hayes | Mar 1, 2015 | Active Birth, Baby, Labour & Birth
[toc] Allowing The Impossible in Birth You often hear the question “am I allowed” asked in the context of birth, particularly in the hospital setting. Am I allowed to get off the bed? Am I allowed to have something to eat? Am I allowed to change position?... by Eleanor Hayes | Feb 1, 2015 | Active Birth
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 wonderful life-affirming event – even describing it as orgasmic! – but for many women, labour and birth is painful, difficult... by Eleanor Hayes | Dec 18, 2014 | Birth Story & Review
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...