A detailed, client-friendly guide you can use in-session and give to clients to reference throughout pregnancy and during labour.
Includes:
• Stages of labour + what to expect (early, active, transition, pushing)
• How to time contractions and understand labour progress
• Positions for labour (with photos) - out of bed options to support comfort, movement and labour progression
• Peanut ball positions (with photos) - clear, effective options for labouring in bed, whether unmedicated or with an epidural
• Hands-on partner labour support strategies (hip squeeze, sacral pressure, acupressure)
• Comfort measure options (movement, water, environment, pacing)
• Breathing techniques for labour
• Pushing positions, timing and breathing strategies
• Informed decision-making support and how to navigate options during labour