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Royal Relaxation- Online Pregnancy Relaxation Course

Recurring event

Course types

  • Maternity Course
  • Paid Course

Summary

Royal Relaxation is a 6-week online, group relaxation course for you and your Partner*. Experienced, Hypnobirthing Midwives from The Royal Surrey Hospital lead the sessions. Each week enjoy a Midwife led guided relaxation and an exploration of topics and strategies to support relaxation and aid emotional preparation for birth and parenthood.

Relaxation has positive effects on pregnant people and their developing baby by reducing adrenaline and cortisol and promoting the love hormone Oxytocin. Therefore, we recommend every pregnant woman to join a relaxation course if possible. The course is ideal for those wishing to explore or further their knowledge of Hypnobirthing but can be attended by anyone with an interest in emotional wellbeing or relaxation. No Hypnobirthing experience is necessary.

Royal Relaxation can be accessed free by Midwife referral for some Royal Surrey Clients.

Royal Relaxation includes:

  • 6 online sessions each with a different focus
  • 6 weekly Midwife led relaxations
  • 2 MP3s to download for your continued relaxation and hypnobirthing practice at home.
  • An opportunity for further practice, trouble shooting and more in depth reflection regarding Hypnobirthing techniques
  • Continued support from expert qualified midwives and specialist advice from our in-house Cognitive Hypnotherapist Midwife

 

In Detail

Each session is live and unrecorded. Every week there will be group interactive discussion on a scheduled topic with practical suggestions and time for questions in addition to a guided relaxation. The sessions last for 45-60mins depending on the length of the group's interaction.

Topics explored include:

  • Quietening the mind
  • Affirmations
  • Positive words and positive stories
  • Creating a calm environment for birth
  • Perinatal mental health
  • Creating well-being plans
  • How to utilise the techniques for any type or place of birth
  • What Partners can do to offer support

If you are unable to attend all of the sessions or miss a session an alternative date will be provided to make up the session(s) if there is time to do so before your baby’s arrival.

Please note Royal Relaxation is included in our Birth & Beyond Complete, Refresher and Hypnobirthing courses.

*Hypnosis and visualisation techniques are taught and used during Royal Relaxation. If you or your Partner have epilepsy, a mental health diagnosis or neurological condition this class may not be suitable. Please discuss with your lead medical professional, mental health team or GP before attending the session or commencing any hypnobirthing practice.

For booking Terms and Conditions including our refund policy please click here

Register for your Maternity Parent Portal account below to log in and book your place on this course.

Meet at

Please note the course commencing on the 29th November will take a short break over Christmas after session 4 on 20/12/23 recommencing with session 5 on 10/01/24. 

Online course facilitated 12:15-13:00/15 over six consecutive weeks from the date booked. Access via the attached Teams link. Please check your Teams access prior to the start of the workshop.

When using TEAMS, please keep your screen blank and join with 'Guest' if you are wanting to remain anonymous during the session.

This workshop is not recorded.

What to bring

Something to write with and a piece of paper or your Birth & Beyond Complete/Hypnobirthing Journal

 

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