Weekend prenatal course

Join us for a two-day course that will provide you with all the essential knowledge and support to navigate pregnancy, labor, and the early stages of parenthood. This course is designed to inform and empower both expectant mothers and their partners.

This weekend course touches on all the key topics covered in the longer course and is designed to meet the needs of couples who prefer a shorter, more intensive format.

Course overview:

Pregnancy changes & preparation for a healthy birth

• Understanding the changes in pregnancy, and how a woman can support a healthy pregnancy and labor

• The stages of labor: From a physical and psychological perspective, how a woman might experience labor and how she can express herself, including helpful techniques for comfort

• Pain management options and how to manage the fear of childbirth

• The partner’s role: How to support the woman during labor and ensure that the birth experience is positive for both partners

• The course covers the Czech healthcare system, including various care options available, helping you navigate the choices between public and private care, midwives, doulas, and other support services.

Labor and Birth

• Choosing where and who will support you during labor: Selecting the right birth setting, whether in a hospital or with a midwife, and creating a birth plan

• Techniques for working with pain and understanding the physiological aspects of labor

• Partner's role during labor: Tips for ensuring the birth is a positive and supportive experience for both parents

Postpartum

• A dedicated section on the postpartum period, recognizing its importance as much as the preparation for birth

• Care for the newborn during the first weeks

• Breastfeeding basics: Early breastfeeding, recognizing common challenges, and how to address them

Course Details:

Dates: June 7–8, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Brno city center

Price: 6,000 CZK

Includes access to a supportive Facebook group for sharing materials, questions, and experiences.

Johana Scholzová – Midwife & therapist-in-training

Iva Korábová – Midwife, doula & psychologist (https://www.ivakorabova.cz/domu)

Looking forward to meeting you and supporting you through this exciting journey!

In case of any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.