Workshop: Preparing for Labour and Birth These workshops run on a Saturday morning for around two hours for women from 34 weeks pregnant and their birth partners. They are designed to empower you as a couple to approach the birth with an 'open mind', making for a more calm and comfortable birth. The workshops include: Positions for optimal foetal positioning; the way your baby settles into position as labour begins can have a profound effect on the labour and the baby. Birthing positions, including the use of bean bags, chairs and birthing balls to ease labour. Massage; the power of touch in labour to ease the pain of contractions. We cover simple techniques for partners to use. Breathing techniques and practical tips to conserve your energy levels through labour. Tips for partners. The workshops are also an opportunity to meet other couples expecting around the same time as you, and to share experiences and discuss fears and hopes for the birth. Back to Antenatal yoga