Dot Parry

Workshop 1: Natural pain Relief for Birth

On this workshop we will explore and practice:

• natural ways to reduce pain in childbirth
• self hypnosis skills to overcome fear and increase your confidence and trust in your ability to give birth
• effective breathing and deep relaxation techniques
• how fear or anxiety can have a negative influence on your body during birth and how to reduce these effects
• ways your birth partner can help you to achieve a deeply relaxed state
• £95 per workshop -partners come free

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Workshop 2: Practical Birth Preparation

On this workshop we look at

• practical techniques to help you stay calm and relaxed during the birth including massage, using a birth ball and birthing positions
• how your body works best during labour and what you can do to help it
• practical tools and techniques for your partner to use to keep you calm and relaxed and to ease discomfort during the birth
• how your emotions change during the labour and signs to look out for as the labour unfolds
• effective ways to communicate with the birth professionals caring for you
• £95 per workshop -partners come free

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Private Natal Hypnotherapy Courses

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Natural Pain Relief Workshop £95.00 Practical Birth Prep £95.00 Both Workshops £180.00 Private Workshop £150.00 Two Hour Top-up £50.00

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NCT Relax, Stretch and Breathe

Women only drop in sessions -come along any time from 14 weeks onwards.
Gentle yoga based exercise and practical preparation for birth.
Thursday evenings 7.30 - 9.30
Didsbury Park Sure Start Children's Centre Wilmslow Road, Didsbury M20 6WH,
You pay on the door and each class is different so you can join any week.
£8 per class or 4 classes for £30 -pay on the door
Reduced fees on NCT courses are available to anyone with a family income below £25,000 a year.


Numbers are limited so please call, text or email to check I have a space for you (07595 356 523)
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NCT Courses

My NCT antenatal preparation classes are for groups of up to eight couples. Parents usually come to NCT classes from around 28 weeks in to their pregnancy.

In your NCT group you will have the opportunity to explore issues around birth and early parenthood. The class format is flexible so it can meet your needs but we are likely to cover:

• the emotional and hormonal basis of labour
• practical skills to increase your chances of a straightforward birth
• choices around place of birth
• communicating effectively with your carers
• what happens if labour is complicated or if a caesarean is planned
• breastfeeding
• early babycare skills

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NCT Courses are booked through the NCT Website

Private courses

One to one Refreshers

If this is not your first baby you might prefer to arrange a 3 hour refresher rather than a full course. A refresher session offers the opportunity to discuss previous birth experiences in a safe, supportive environment. Refresher parents might want this birth to be different, or they may just want to brush up their birthing skills. We can explore ways to manage discomfort and maximise the chances of a straightforward birth. You may also like time to discuss the feelings and needs of your older child/children. Your refresher can be held at your home or mine (I charge 45p a mile to travel to you).

Cost: £75
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NCT also run refresher workshops for groups.

To search for a course or make a booking for any NCT course visit the NCT website