The birth preparation course led by doulas

Honest and straightforward information about childbirth and childcare for expecting parents

We would love to entice you to do our course by saying "With us your birth will be fast and smooth!". But instead we'll be honest – all births are different: for some they are quick, for some long, some stay calm, some get anxious.

The only thing we can say somewhat confidently is that the more practical information you get, the more confident you will feel.

You will find out what the process of childbirth consists of and what to do with your baby and yourself during the first few months. You will understand what to pay attention to, what to take care of in advance, and where to get help.

During the course you will learn:

How does childbirth work in the Czech Republic?
What to do so that childbirth runs smoother?
When is it time to go to the birth centre?
How can your partner help?
How to take care of a new-born?
How to recover quickly after childbirth?

Course authors and leaders:

Experienced practicing doulas

Anastasia Kuznecova

Evgenia Gorlova

a doula certified by the Czech Doula Association

A woman is filled with great energy and strength during childbirth in order to give life to another human, but she is also very vulnerable, which is why she needs support. I help women get in touch with their needs and gain the confidence they need to know that they can do it.

I believe that childbirth is a natural process that requires specific conditions and thorough preparation. I help and support women through a very important period in their lives. I recognise the uniqueness and individuality of every woman I work with and try to find the correct approach for each one. And I support each and every one unconditionally.

Education:
• Doula course form the Czech Doula Association
• Paranama Doula Course by Michel Odent
• Midwifery Today
• "Mexican traditions in supporting women on their way to motherhood"
• Spinning Babies
• "Healing sauna for women", "Visceral massage" seminars

Education:
• Doula course form the Czech Doula Association
• Paranama Doula Course by Michel Odent
• "Support of the families after prenatal loss"
• "Optimal maternal positioning" by Ginny Phang-Davey

What can you expect from the course? 8 classes on the most important topics

Childbirth preparation:

We'll explain: "What is a birth plan, and should you make one?"
We will share secrets about nutrition and physical exercises
We will discuss fears and worries associated with birth
We will tell you how your partner can help during childbirth

Childbirth

We will familiarise you with modern approaches to childbirth
We will tell you what happens during labour
We will show you breathing techniques, massage, exercise and other methods for surviving contractions

Postpartum

We will tell you how to recover after childbirth
Belly binding or belly bandage?
We will discuss the baby's needs
We will discuss breastfeeding, latching, and breastfeeding positions

Why choose us?

Practicality

From the huge amount of information about childbirth and the postpartum period, we selected only what is helpful and applicable during the course. Eight classes on the most important topics

Applicability

We know the ins and outs of all the birth centres in Prague and the five most popular ones outside of Prague.

Experience

We have been supporting women through pregnancy and birth as doulas for more than nine years.
Plus, we have personal experience with birth and motherhood.
We were taught in the oldest and largest doula organisation in the Czech Republic and we participate in international conferences and seminars led by the top doctors, midwives, doulas and other specialists.

Support

We create a safe environment where you can ask any question and receive invaluable support.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Price and dates

ONLY BIRTH PREPARATION

LECTURE

If you already have parenting experience and you're interested in one particular lesson

THE FULL COURSE INCLUDING ALL THE LESSONS WITH BONUS MATERIALS

The weekend course will take place on June, 26-27

Time: from 10 am till 6 pm

Place: Klimentská, 50

Topics we will cover:
– the physiology of birth, stages of birth, breathing techniques
– working with your fears, psychologically preparing yourself for birth, pain and work
– medical methods and procedures during childbirth
– massage techniques, rebozo massage and exercises to prepare the body for birth
– the body's recovery after childbirth, nutrition, first exercises
– starting to breastfeed, the physiology and techniques of latching, resolving issues
– what happens in the first few hours of a child's life, what tests and procedures will they perform at the hospital, how will the baby's needs change in the first weeks and months, how to help them adjust to the new world
11.3 – practical questions about life with a baby and space for all your questions

3 000 Czech crowns

800 Czech crowns

4 900 Czech crowns

1 lecture

BONUS MATERIALS

Our checklists will help you remember everything:

A packing list for the birth centre
Diet and daily routine before birth
Necessary and unnecessary purchases

A reminder for "When to go to the birth centre"

AFTER COMPLETING THE COURSE, YOU WILL:

understand what happens during childbirth (physiologically and psychologically)
know how to prepare the body for birth
be proficient in breathing techniques
know how to alleviate contractions with massage and exercise
know how you partner can help you during labour

understand what happens in the first hours, days and months after birth
will be able to create the conditions for a gentle recovery after birth
you will grasp the foundations of breastfeeding and living with the baby (how to put them to bed, wash, change, walk)

REVIEWS

I had all the time and enthusiasm before the course, so I had studied a lot of information on the subject. I felt like I couldn't learn anything new during the course and went just to keep my husband company because he hadn't had as much time to surf the web. It turned out that I didn't know everything and what I did already know was useful to repeat because the information in my head went from scattered to structured (plus we got a wonderful summary to remember everything). Nastya and Zhenya really love what they do and all the information if relevant and objective. I would advise not buying any baby products before the course, I deliberately waited and then crossed several things off my list after the lesson on taking are of the baby)) During my pregnancy I heard so much different advice – what I should and shouldn't do, what I have to buy, what I have to use…in the end, after the course I understood which of these were useful, which were harmful and which came from plain old ignorance.
This course includes everything you need to know about pregnancy and childrearing and to be honest, I would make it compulsory for all expecting parents. I think the world would be a better place that way.
Evgenia
Thank you for the informative and helpful birth and childcare preparation course, for all the knowledge I received in lessons and the friendly and compassionate atmosphere. My husband and I are very glad we took the course. Thanks to the lecturers we found out a lot of new and helpful information about taking care of babies, became aware of the crucial points of breastfeeding, and most importantly, got the practical skills necessary for us as parents and for our baby. I specifically would like to note that the course was not only for expecting mums but also for expecting dads, in a constant synergy of future parenthood.
The warm atmosphere and safe space in all classes and the opportunity to ask questions gave me more confidence and helped to reduce my existing fears about birth and motherhood.

Tatiana
I signed up for this course on a friend's recommendation and it was my first birth. Despite the fact that I read several books about birth preparation, the information was all scrambled in my head. The women on the course gave me structured information and the process of childbirth itself became clearer.
The course was done in a friendly atmosphere, the women shared useful information about birth centres, doctors, etc. and even answered many questions. I would gladly recommend this course to anyone expecting a baby.

Alina
I had looked up various information and asked around with my mummy friends before the course, but it was still important for me to learn in a more thorough way and specifically about how giving birth works in the Czech Republic. What are the options and what are people's experiences with them? After the course I became more confident and my husband was totally inspired to accompany me in labour.
I now recommend it to all expecting mums, because birth is the parent's responsibility, in particular the mother's. Learning through online videos, books, or face-to-face with a professional are not the same thing.
P.S. One big plus is the group chat for mums and course leaders – the doulas.

Ksenia

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