Workshops to educate and empower around childbirth
From pregnancy yoga to hypnobirthing, mother yoga to postnatal preparation, pelvic health to breastfeeding, our midwife-led classes and workshops have something for you.
Discover the support and practical tools that will build your strength and confidence and help you heal, whether you're pregnant or postnatal. Join in-person or online, in group work or one-to-one.
Hypnobirthing and Birth Preparation group workshop
When: Various dates throughout the year
Location: Cockenzie House and Gardens, East Lothian EH32 0HY
All-day group workshops for birthing couples. Comprehensive birth education and hypnobirthing training. Science and research-based delivered by experienced midwife Suzanne Maier. Become wholly prepared for birth and learn how to have a calm, positive and joyful experience. Lunch and refreshments provided.
Various dates and times available throughout the year.
1-2-1 bespoke Hypnobirthing and Birth Preparation
When: Wed, Thu evenings or Sat/Sun mornings
Location: in your own home
3 sessions individualised to your personal pregnancy situation and plans for the birth, teaching hypnobirthing techniques and how to apply them in different birth situations. Birth physiology and hormonal influence is taught to you and your birth partner in order to then understand all the practical ways your birth partner will be able to support the birth experience. Using her own recorded hypnobirthing tracks, Suzanne’s midwifery experience enables her to fully prepare you for the realities of birth, and how to use hypnobirthing techniques for calm and joy no matter what happens.
1-2-1 preparation for caesarean section
When: Wed, Thu evenings or Sat/Sun mornings
Location: in your own home
Sometimes the plan is to give birth by caesarean section. This experience can be special and beautiful. Work to create a bespoke birth plan, learn how to prepare your body best for the surgery and what you need to know about recovery. Details on caring for your newborn in the immediate hours in theatre, recovery area and postnatal ward and in the early days at home are also included.
mothercircle postpartum yoga workshop
When: Various dates throughout the year
Location: The Yoga Den, East Lothian EH40 3DW
A kundalini yoga workshop for mothers. A space to take a deep breath and relax. A space to discover the magic of kundalini to uplift, release and centre yourself. Nourish yourself with the company of other mothers practising yoga, meditation, and relaxation and enjoying guided discussion to better orient yourself in your role as a mother.
Various dates and times available throughout the year.
1-2-1 individualised birth preparation
When: Wed, Thu evenings or Sat/Sun mornings
Location: in your own home
3 sessions individualised to your personal pregnancy situation and plans for the birth. Prepare for your birth with your own unique preferences and with the preparation tailored to your specific needs. Work with a midwife with decades of birth experience to explore and focus on any areas that you wish to. Every birth is different, every birth story is different - so treat yourself to preparation and education that will serve you best, rather than one-size-fits-all approach.
1-2-1 caring for a newborn: feeding and sleep
When: Wed, Thu evenings or Sat/Sun mornings
Location: in your own home
Whether you’re planning to breastfeed or formula feed, there is a lot to know about newborns and their needs. This session will prepare you to care for your newborn in these early weeks.
MotherHeal workshops cover topics on childbirth and women's health
Hypnobirthing
Taught properly and practiced regularly, hypnobirthing results in a more positive birth experience. Period.
Parenthood preparation
Having a baby completely changes your life. Learn how to stay healthy and well during this important time.
Holistic pelvic care™
Learn how women’s pelvic health is affected by birth, trauma and emotions, and how to heal and restore your vitality.
Breastfeeding
All you need to know about breastfeeding and getting it well established - fun, fascinating and useful.
Top asked FAQs about MotherHeal's workshops
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Hypnobirthing, birth preparation, preparing for the postpartum period and breastfeeding workshops as well as pregnancy yoga classes are all available to help educate and prepare you for parenthood.
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Some workshops offered will be online - keep in touch by signing up for the newsletter and following MotherHeal on social media so as not to miss any online workshops we offer.
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Birth is not something anyone does frequently and each pregnancy is different. Taking the time to prepare for each birth is important. I offer a special 1-2-1 refresher for anyone who has done the initial training with me. Contact me to book a time.
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The cost for each workshop will vary according to how long it is, whether or not it is a collaboration with another practitioner and if it is in-person or online. Check the individual details of the workshop you are interested in.
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Workshop topics will be changing depending on who I may be collaborating with, or what I am currently exploring. I am a midwife so many of my workshops will all be on childbirth and mothering. I think the health of mothers really centres on our root, our pelvis, so much of my teaching will also focus on women's pelvic health.
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