The Soulful Birthing Course constitutes a very holistic and in-depth preparation for Childbirth and for Motherhood.

It will help you to fine-tune your mind-body dynamics, maximizing your chances for a wonderful labour and satisfying post-partum.

You will also develop an individual spiritual meaning of the transformation you are experiencing, enjoying it as a rite of passage, and create a body of work to commemorate this special time in your life

This course is designed for every woman who wants to enhance her enjoyment of pregnancy and labour.

We will work on both conscious and unconscious levels. On the conscious level you will receive a plethora of useful information about our female bodies and the process of labour. You will also learn how things have been done throughout history (quite shocking!) and how they are viewed in several other cultures, which will feed the individual decisions you take regarding your pre - and post-natal life.

Your unconscious resources will be activated through visualisations, body movement and art- making, which has access to a deeper level of consciousness than words. You will learn to access your inner strength and cooperate with your baby. You will also be able to identify fears and inhibitions which could interfere  with the process of labour.

Expect to embark on a journey of self-discovery, at the end of which you will emerge stronger, more self-confident as a woman.

What is a session like?

The workshops combine “art therapy” (non-judgemental art-making), discussions, guided meditation and movement, all interwoven with loads of factual information on the mind-body dynamics, the biology and anatomy of birth as well as its socio-cultural context.

We scheduled a tea-break in the middle of each 3 hour session, so that you can re-hydrate and up your blood sugar level :) 

The classes are held in a homely setting and small group sizes provide an intimate atmosphere.

The programme:

The course consists of 9 weekly sessions. Each session is 3 hours and 15 minutes long and includes a tea break in the middle.

• Week1: Pregnancy, Session A: My Pregnant Self – Gaining Self-Awareness
• Week 2: Pregnancy, Session B: The Goddess – Transforming Self-Awareness into a Positive Blueprint
• Week 3: Labour, Session A: Uncovering Expectations, Reworking Conditioning
• Week 4: Labour, Session B: Revealing Inner Resources, Finding Your Own Voice.
• Week 5: Your Baby's World: Connecting and Learning to Communicate with Your Baby
• Week 6: You and Your Baby in Labour: Working as a Team through the Big Transition
• Week 7: Labour, Session C: - Understanding the Psychophysiology of Labour and Creating a Positive Birth Blueprint.
• Week 8: Motherhood, Session A: Developing the Meaning of Motherhood
• Week 9: Motherhood, Session B: Surviving the Every-Day

 How do I book a place?

To book  your place, please use the Contact feature to send us an email. Here is what you need to know:

Course fee: 560 GBP

Deposit, payable at the time of booking: 200 GBP

MIDWIVES: If you are employed as a midwife on the NHS, we have a FREE place for you! Midwives working independently enjoy a discount. Please call or email for more info.

Next course starts in September 2009, with meetings in Ealing, W5. We look forward to meeting you!

We believe that to give birth in awareness is the supreme act of creation.

It carries the potential of being a most joyous, magical and empowering moment.

Soulful Birthing School was created to make this an attainable goal for every woman."