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Our unique Programme has been supporting women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond for more than a decade.
Benefits of the LK Massage Programme
Supports natural birth
Improved sleep
Natural pain relief
Partnership
Our Training Courses
Midwives
It also works extremely well for midwives or MSW's working on busy maternity units, since the primary supporter with the specific massage, breathing and visualisation techniques is the mother's birthing partner, creating a togetherness and control for the couple.
Because the Programme has been designed to complement and support natural birth, the midwife is taught a number of addtional massage techniques to use at different times and situations during labour.
The midwives will also be encouraged to complement the mother's circadian pattern from 30 weeks of pregnancy. This promotes and encourages natural birth
Our courses are detailed below
Doulas
So more choice.
The Programme is offered to women / couples from 30 weeks of pregnancy to help with troublesome sleep patterns, so has a pregnancy focus for the Antenatal Doulas.
For those supporting women during labour, the Programme starts at 35-37 weeks encouraging the birthing partner to use the Programme antenatally and continuing it through to labour. Learning a number of specific massage techniques will help the Doula actively support the couple if the midwife looking after the mother decides on different management.
The Programme extends to the Postnatal period, so for the Postnatal Doulas, the Postnatal course supports the mother and baby, particulalry if they have had an interventionist birth.
Our courses are detailed below
COURSE POSTPONEMENT
Due to these very sad and unsettled times we have been living in over the past 9 weeks due to Covid-19 and the incredible pressure the NHS midwives are under, I have decided to postpone Phase 1 pregnancy to birth course commencing on 29th May 2020
New dates will be advertised once we are more certain of the future.
Warm wishes to you all, stay safe and well.
Linda Kimber
Midwife/Director
Our Antenatal Classes
For mums-to-be and their birth partners from 30 weeks pregnant
Whether this is your first baby or you are looking for a better birth experience this time around, learning the Programme can help you.
Our friendly, informative classes include educational segments that aim to help you both feel prepared for the unique experience of your baby's birth, as well as teaching you the specific techniques of the LK Massage Programme to support you during your pregnancy and labour.
Our private classes are taught in the comfort of your own home and give you the practical tools you can use during labour in the setting you are likely to be in during the first stages of your labour.
The Team
