Individualised Sessions
As well as the Scheduled Group Sessions which effectively meet the general needs of most expectant mothers and birth partners in a shared learning environment (maximum ten couples), we have also developed specially individualised sessions which can more precisely meet the particular needs of an individual mother, and/or birth partner. These individualised sessions are offered in your own home, or at Sitaram Partnership, and can be arranged at times to suit you. It is also possible to form your own small group (minimum three couples) and tailor the Birth Rehearsal to the needs of the group, either in one of the group member's homes, or at Sitaram Partnership.
Common reasons for choosing the individualised session in preference to a scheduled group class are:
- If you are planning a home birth - then the bespoke option provides for an on-site rehearsal to learn location specific birth preparation techniques, for example nest-building and labour circuits.
- If you or your partner are self employed, do shift work, or have erratic work/travel patterns then that can make a scheduled class difficult to attend, then the bespoke option provides flexibility and accessibility.
- Small groups of friends, neighbours, relatives or colleagues may want to do birth preparation together, and form their own self-contained group suited to a bespoke birth rehearsal.
- if you or your partner are experiencing extreme anxiety about labour, pregnancy or birth, then it may mean that it might not be appropriate to learn in a group setting and you may be more comfortable with the one-to-one attention provided by the bespoke option.
- If you are have had trouble conceiving then you may find scheduled group sessions uncomfortable, and prefer to do your birth preparation outside of a shared learning environment.
- If you are experiencing any pregnancy related health issues (for example pubis symphysis dysfunction or sever back pain) then it may be more helpful to address your birth preparation needs individually rather than in a group setting.
- If you have experienced previous birth trauma/s then you may require specific preparations to help you improve outcomes for the present pregnancy.
The benefits of the bespoke (individual session) are chiefly:
- Convenience - you schedule the session at a time and place to suit you.
- In this more private learning environment, the mother and/or her birth partner can have their particular concerns and anxieties addressed specifically, and individually, according to their circumstances.
- For women in very late pregnancy (post 38 or 39 weeks, or 'over-due') it may not be comfortable to come out to a scheduled group class, but it may be more suitable to stay at home and have the tutor visit to do the birth rehearsal on site.
Further information
Many of those who have opted for the bespoke birth rehearsal option have found it helpful to discuss their needs and circumstances with our lead Birth Rehearsal tutor, Nirlipta Tuli. If you would like to speak to him please call 0787 215 1122 or mail nirlipta@sitaram.org
Costings
Individual Bespoke Yoga Birth Rehearsals are charged at 50% more than the scheduled group rate: Thus they cost £120 per session all inclusive - this includes the pregnant woman and as many birthing partners as she chooses. For local travel there is no charge. All equipment is provided.
Small Group Bespoke Yoga Birth Rehearsals for more than three couples are charged at the scheduled group rate. Thus they cost £40 per person/£80 per couple. For local travel there is no charge. All equipment is provided.
To organise an individualised birth rehearsal session please download and complete the form.
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Individual Bespoke Yoga Birth Rehearsal: £120.00 (inc. VAT)
Group Bespoke Yoga Birth Rehearsal: £40.00/person (inc. VAT)