Building a Positive Birth community

So becoming a mummy for the first, second or more times we need to ensure we have a positive and strong community around us, to support us, to nurture us and to makes us be our best for ourselves and our babies. A place were it feels safe, were we can learn and grow and where we learn what it is to birth a baby, what it is we can do in the process, what our babies do to join us and what it is we can let go of. Fear is a massive factor of pregnancy and birth, by reducing it simply creates space to be free, fun and super excited. Lazy Daisy Birthing brings all those things… I was positively staggered at a response from some previous LD mummies this morning when asked to let someone thinking of doing classes what they got out of it… this was there answers lets all spread how it is we can ‘do’ birth. Just so you know not all these births were your average, easy births they all came with there journeys but its how we remember and respond that is the lasting impression for you of your birth and for your baby, live into the awesome moments (there is always some) it might just change your life!

‘Absolutely fantastic!! Great for relaxation, stretching, ante natal information and encouraging baby in to the correct position for birth. I didn't do the classes with my first and had a section due to baby being breech. I did the classes from 26 weeks with my second and had a wonderful natural VBAC delivery. Highly recommended! X’ Steph, Mum to Holly and Katy

‘Yes I did them with my second baby and I agree with Stephanie above, great balance of yoga and talking in the group about all kinds of things, Gemma who runs the classes is fab. Good luck!’ Nuala, singer and mum ;)

‘I really enjoyed the LD classes (Brighton). My labour was fast and intense - I know that without the LD classes I would have been a little scared. The classes taught me to trust my body - it knew exactly what to do on the day! I also found the relaxation techniques invaluable for the final couple of months of pregnancy.’ Denise, mummy to Roscoe

‘Without the LD classes (I started going at 25 weeks and continued until I was 2 weeks over due I loved them so much!) my birth experience would have been very different. I learnt a lot about 'active birth', relaxation during labour, breathing techniques and the all important 'escalator breath' (my saviour!), all of which I had no idea about before starting the classes. My labour and birth was extremely calm, stress free, empowering, and totally amazing thanks to Gemma Clifford! I would urge anyone who is pregnant to get in touch with a LD teacher. These classes should be compulsory! X’ Julie, Mummy to Bethany

‘I started going at around 23 weeks and loved it! I'd been to some other yoga type classes and they just weren't for me. LD is a great balance of education, stretching, breathing and relaxation - perfect if you are still working! I went to a class the night I went into labour and am sure it's what got my contractions moving! Used the breathing techniques and relaxation and managed to get to fully dilated with just that and a tens machine! Would definitely recommend it.’ Marie, Dylan’s mum

‘I loved the LD classes! Really educational - better info than the nhs classes and delivered in a fun and interesting way. I felt understanding my body really helped in the labour and the breathing techniques were amazing and I couldn't have coped without them. Laboured mostly at home (was 9 1/2 cm when got to hospital) and then just had gas and air. I would start the classes earlier if I have another baby!’ Kalee and baby Logan

‘I went to Lazy Daisy classes with my second child from 26 weeks. I loved them and I had a blissful home birth with no pain relief. If I have any more children I will definitely use them again, and I have sent three friends to them.’ Kat, mummy to Ellis and Eden

‘I went to LD when expecting my second baby and loved the classes. We had a very calm home birth and found the LD breathing very helpful. Plus I made some great friends at the classes - definitely recommend’ Lynsey second time mummy with Tadhg

‘Gem you are a star, without you my pregnancy would have been a lot more stressful, my birth would no doubt have been longer and more chaotic and my early motherhood a bit more daunting. You have given me many blessings, including wonderful new friends for me, Gary and Jack. Never doubt how much of a difference you make or how much we all appreciate you x’ Tracy, Mum to Jack

‘I would 100% recommend LD classes, I started when i was about 30 weeks with my first baby & loved every session. I liked it because as someone who didn't want to start yoga or Pilates late into pregnancy this offered me everything I was looking for and actually more. The relaxing sessions every week really allowed me time to focus on what I wanted from my birth experience & how to work towards achieving it. The breathing techniques got me through (with some g&a!) and I can only look back at the birth with positivity & I thank Gemma Clifford from LD for all the coaching & support. Go for it & good luck! Xx’ George and baby Dexter

Daisy Birthing for Couples

Is this the right couples Birth Education for You?
If you are looking for a workshop which explores how to enjoy a more natural and active birthing from beginning to end, we are the ideal pregnancy and birth preparation class for you!

If however you want to move to improve, not move for movements sake, we are again the very course you need. Our approach is unique as we embrace what we call relaxed-active birthing.

If you and your partner want to learn from down to earth, easy to understand and extremely practical FEDANT approved teachers, we are the ideal couples birth preparation for you! We are normal mums with exceptional birth understanding and a completely quirky and unique way of helping you to understand and helping you to remember!

If you relate better to practical analogies rather than obstetric props and If you are between 30 weeks to 38 weeks pregnant, whatever your age, background or experience, we are the right workshop for you! Just ask previous couples about our pastry cutters!



What are we?
Daisy Birthing® for couples is so much more than just another couples antenatal education workshop. Designed around our tried and tested weekly format, our founder has taken into account what mums2be require in order to put their techniques into a virtual birth order and what dads2be require in order to make the education enjoyable and meaningful.

Having attended antenatal classes with her 3rd baby (her husband's 1st baby), Julie was able to collate a wealth of feedback about what dads like and dislike. They told us that they:

Don't want to play games or find out facts about the person sitting next to them - they're more interested in their partner and their birth!
Don't want to split into all mum and all dad groups - they are there to prepare with their partner!
Don't want to look at obstetric tools or pictures of baby's head crowing - they don't need to learn to deliver a baby just how to support their partner as nature takes it's course!
Don't want to feel embarrassed or self conscious!
What they did want however is exactly what we have designed to provide (and now offer both from our head office studio in Ipswich, Suffolk but also at an additional 20 locations throughout England and Scotland):

No nonsense education in practical every day language and using real life metaphors to help understanding!
A real understanding of the physiology of labour - what causes the process to happen and what causes the process to falter.
Techniques which enable them to provide meaningful support (through prompts, breathing, massage and practical tasks).
A chance to ask questions and a chance to understand what active birthing is all about.
REAL teachers - mums who have experienced birth themselves and ideally experienced this within the last 3-5 years!


Key Features
We're approved by FEDANT reassuring you of our safety and professionalism.
We're accessible for all couples, young, more mature and whether planning a hospital or home birth.
We're completely 'embarassment' free ... you will not be asked to model movements rather we model them for you!
We provide a community of like minded parents all wanting to talk about the positives of birth (including virtual community for every attending mum).
We provide a highly cost effective way to experience couples birth education and a highly time efficient way too! Just one 4 hour session will take you from natural ways to help labour begin, through to the forth trimester with your baby.
We're affordable with this combined education costing just £75 per couple.
Our workshop fee includes a copy of our exclusive virtual labour music.

New baby arrived in pregnancy class

“Gemma taught me in class about my body and the impact breathing can have during labour, this is without doubt what got me through! A text part way through my labour stayed firm in my mind also, she said not to worry we can dilate in minutes. I was 3cms, when this thought came back to me, I then dilated to 10cms in about 20 mins!!! The power of the mind is amazing. I highly recommend Daisy Birthing it was brilliant.”

Katryna, mum to Ellis 4 and baby Eden.

Antenatal Classes Brighton and Hove

Stay active, get mentally & physically prepared for baby and birth and have a good giggle with other like minded pregnant mummies... pregnancy yoga class, nct and hypnobirthing all rolled into one weekly class. http://www.cheekyfunky.com/birth-classes-c-30.html

Antenatal Active Birth Classes Brighton and Hove

What the mummies are saying:

Oh my god gemma you won't believe this. Our little boy arrived this morning just after 7am weighing 7lb 13oz. You would be so proud of me. No time for any pain relief. Waters broke at half 4! 2.5hrs from start to finish! Absolutely unbelievable! So proud of myself and not an epidural in sight!

Another one born!!! Another happy mum. Mum said: your classes made this birth a completely natural birth and positive experience so thanks so much x

If you like the idea of pregnancy yoga but worry you are not stretchy enough, if you are drawn to hypnosis for birth but want to remain mobile, if you love the idea of an active birth but have never squatted in your life we are the ideal pregnancy and birth preparation class for you!

If you want to feel confident and comfortable through your pregnancy and fit for birth both physically and emotionally, we are the ideal pregnancy and birth preparation class for you!

If you are between 14 - 42 weeks pregnant, whatever your age, background or experience and love the idea of an environment where birth is celebrated, we are the right class for you!

Daisy Birthing is a unique take on birth preparation.

6 week term normally £54 but ref facebook group and term only £45
Book your space now as limited!

gemma@lazydaisybirthing.co.uk
01273 249751

BOOK ONLINE:
http://www.cheekyfunky.com/birth-classes-c-30.html

what is daisy birthing? what is active birth?

Daisy Birthing®

If you like the idea of pregnancy yoga but worry you are not stretchy enough, if you are drawn to hypnosis for birth but want to remain mobile, if you love the idea of an active birth but have never squatted in your life we are the ideal pregnancy and birth preparation class for you!

If you want to feel confident and comfortable through your pregnancy and fit for birth both physically and emotionally, we are the ideal pregnancy and birth preparation class for you!

If you are between 14 - 42 weeks pregnant, whatever your age, background or experience and love the idea of an environment where birth is celebrated, we are the right class for you!

Daisy Birthing is a unique take on birth preparation.

By delivering key birthing facts, alongside a range of gentle and carefully movements, we build muscle memory and help mums-to-be find intuitive techniques to help them enjoy a more comfortable birth experience. Daisy Birthing is FEDANT approved and has helped more than 1500 mums to date (2010).

*Key Features*

We’re approved by FEDANT reassuring you of our safety and professionalism

We’re accessible for all mums, so not just the super bendy ones

We’re safe for mums with pelvic girdle pain

We provide a community of like minded mums all wanting to talk about the positives of birth

We’re affordable with this combined education costing just £9 per week

gemma@lazydaisybirthing.co.uk
01273 249751

Active Birth Classes - Brighton & Hove

Soooo exciting... finally i am doing completely what i love - teaching women about their bodies, their babies and their minds... installing positive and powerful pregnant ladies to have fabulous births and pregnancy experience - whatever the outcome. Antenatal eductation alongside weekly gentle excercise and hypnosis for an EASY birth.

My classes are under license from http://www.thelazydaisychain.co.uk/lazydaisy/ Lazy Daisy ltd and is a FEDANT federation of antenatal teaching approved course. I am a training antenatal teacher.

This is the class options and where I teach active birth classes in brighton and hove.

Class Options:
Thurs 1.00 - 2.15pm (Hove)
Fri 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Hove)
Mon 8.00pm - 9.15pm (Brighton)

HOVE:
The Studio:
Back 2 Balance, 35 Goldstone Villas, Hove BN3 3RT (close to hove station)

BRIGHTON:
Holistic Health Clinic
53 Beaconsfield Rd, Preston Circus
BN1 4QH

6 week term normally £54 but ref facebook group and term only £45
Book your space now as limited!

gemma@lazydaisybirthing.co.uk
01273 249751

BOOK ONLINE:
http://www.cheekyfunky.com/birth-classes-c-30.html