private antenatal and yoga for birth classes
We are a midwife – led antenatal education service that incorporates the benefits of yoga-based active birthing practices into your antenatal preparation. Our 1-day workshops in Mullingar are designed to enable new parents to feel they can approach the birth of their baby with knowledge and confidence.
What Our 1-Day Classes Offer
Our classes cover everything you need to know as you prepare for the birth of your baby, as well as yoga-based techniques and tips to help you through your labour. We provide the most up-to-date and evidence-based information to help you make the decisions that are best for you. Birth partners are very much included and encouraged to become central to the support of mums-to-be. Topics covered on the day include:
- Signs of labour
- Stages of labour
- Breathing & relaxation techniques
- Use of movement during labour
- Role of your birth partner
- Transition to parenthood
- Parentcraft/Babycare
Antenatal classes should form an integral part of your preparation for birth
The Importance of Antenatal Classes
- Antenatal classes should form an integral part of your preparation for birth
- Information is empowering and can help new parents feel more in control on the big day
- Good preparation will give you the confidence in your ability to cope with labour and the birth of your baby
- By combining theory with practical exercises, our antenatal classes will help you to gain this confidence
small groups so you can feel supported
Why Private Antenatal Classes?
- One day classes are ideal for those who cannot attend several weekly classes
- Groups are small (6 couples max), allowing for plenty of questions, discussion and individual attention
- Our classes are presented in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, with plenty of opportunity for all questions to be answered
- We are a midwife-led service, so you may be able to reclaim a part of the cost from your insurance provider
Our Team
In a relaxed and laid-back environment, registered & practicing midwife Elizabeth & Birthlight yoga instructor Laura combine their professional & personal experience of birth & beyond to deliver your antenatal education with knowledge, warmth and humour.
About Elizabeth: Elizabeth McGovern is a registered midwife currently working in the maternity unit at Mullingar Regional Hospital. As a practicing midwife, Elizabeth offers couples the most up-to-date information and hands-on knowledge of the birth process and caring for your newborn. Elizabeth is a qualified Aquanatal Instructor and most importantly, mum to 4 children! She brings a wealth of personal as well as professional experience to our antenatal classes.
About Laura: As a mum of 4, Laura brings 25+ years experience of pregnancy, birth, anatomy, movement, and yoga to this course. She has taught pre- and postnatal yoga classes since 2006.
