Reading

Reading, Berkshire ~ Childbirth
Daisy Birthing is a gentle relaxed – active birthing concept

About us:

Daisy Birthing is so much more than just another stretch, breath and relax programme. We understand that everyone has a different learning approach and use an array of multi sensory techniques to appeal to all mums, and to really help you understand and experience virtual contractions. Ride the waves of labour, connect with baby’s descent, and experience virtual dilation. At the same time enjoying all the physical and emotional benefits of tradition pregnancy yoga, antenatal tai chi and birth hypnosis programme.

Daisy Birthing has a unique take on birth preparation. We have taken the bits we love best from a range of more conventional techniques such as Pregnancy Yoga, Traditional Active Birthing, Birth Breathing Education, Birth Hypnosis and Birth Education and combined these into a 1hr 20minute all embracing class which allows mums to learn as they move. Daisy Birthing is FEDANT approved and has helped more than 1500 mums to date (2010).

By delivering key birthing facts, alongside a range of gentle and carefully movements, physical metaphor exercises and relaxation/affirmation scripts (all set to our own beautiful labour music) we build muscle memory and help mums-to-be find intuitive techniques to help them enjoy a more comfortable birth experience.

Contact Details:

Daisy Birthing
159 Belmont Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 2UY

Telephone: 07588 429934

Reading, Berkshire ~ Childbirth
Antenatal courses in Berkshire with teachers trained by the Active Birth Centre and Lamaze

About us:

We are antenatal teachers and doulas based in Reading, Berkshire and currently offer the following:

1. Lamaze Antenatal Childbirth Preparation Classes Informal learning in preparation for labour and birth focussing on massage, movement, position and breathing. Be encouraged to confidently approach your birth experience in a friendly and relaxed environment.

2. Birth & Postnatal Doula Packages Complete pregnancy, birth and postnatal support for women and their birth partners. Constant care during your birth experience and during the early days with your new baby.

3. Breastfeeding Support Discover the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby and practical tips to breastfeed successfully.

Contact Details:

Confident Birthing
23 Brockley Close
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 4YP

Telephone: 0118 942 0268

Reading, Berkshire ~ Childbirth
Lamaze Active Birth – Antenatal Courses for women and their birth partners

About us:

Lamaze Active Birth enables women and their birth partners to prepare well for birth.

Juliette Ward, an Associate of The Active Birth Centre in London and one of the few qualified Lamaze teachers in the UK, teaches highly regarded antenatal classes in Reading, Berkshire.

The Lamaze Active Birth course offers you and your birth partner the opportunity to prepare really well for labour and birth in a friendly, relaxed small-group environment.

Develop the awareness and skills (breathing patterns, movement, labour positions and massage) that will help to keep your labour as straightforward as possible and that will enable your birth partner to support you with knowledge and confidence.

Contact Details:

Lamaze Active Birth
132 St Peter’s Road
Earley
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 1PH

Telephone: 0118 966 2156

Reading, Berkshire ~ Childbirth
Special antenatal classes for parents expecting multiples

About us:

Having Twins is a unique business preparing expectant parents with multiple pregnancies for the special challenges and joys twins and more brings.
The classes are suitable for those who are pregnant for the first time and for those who already have children.
Each course runs over a five or six week period and are held in small groups.
Included in the course is information about multiple pregnancy, birth choices, managing pain in labour and caring for the babies after they are born.
The classes are run by Penny Price who is a qualified midwife, nurse and NCT trained Antenatal teacher

Individual tuition is available on request.

Contact Details:

Having Twins
72 Finch Road
Earley
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 7JT

Telephone: 0118 966 3609

Swallowfield, Berkshire ~ Childbirth
Ante natal yoga classes

About us:

Pregnancy yoga has been shown to help many women with the physical stresses and strains of pregnancy. Its gentle exercises and stretches gives the body more space and allows it to accommodate the growing baby with more ease and comfort. During classes you are able to mentally and emotionally relax and focus on bonding with your baby. Yoga increases your flexibility and stamina to aid in the delivery of your baby. Post natally yoga can help your body recover from the birth and give you time with your child.

Faith has been a qualified yoga teacher since 2003 and offers ante and post natal yoga course in the Berkshire and North Hampshire regions.

Contact Details:

Eden Therapies
Handpost
Basingstoke Road
Swallowfield
Berkshire
RG7 1PU

Telephone: 0118 988 5545