Birth & Baby “Refresher” Workshop

For this birth & this baby

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“A strong intention,
a relaxed body,
and an open mind
are the main ingredients
for an active birth.”
— Janet Balaskas
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“Refresher” Birth & Baby Prep Workshop:

A condensed course, custom tailored to meet your needs!

Have you given birth before?

If so, this offering is for you! 

This is time to focus on this baby and this birth.

BONUS: Includes a free 45min call to debrief your previous birth experience & see how we can best prepare for this baby!

Cost: (price includes tax & your Birth Partner :)

45€ / hour 

For You & Your Baby,

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“Active Birth” is based on the principles that when you are:

  •  in true partnership with your birth team,

  •  in a conducive environment that allows you to feel safe & uninhibited,

  •  empowered to be an active participant rather than a passive patient,

  •  informed & in charge of making personal choices and educated about the physiological, hormonal & psychological processes of labor, birth & breastfeeding,

  •  free to move and vocalize in attunement with your body & baby, &

  • able to utilize upright, gravity efficient positions,

…labor & birth are more likely to result in safe, healthy & deeply satisfying outcomes.

How Having an “Active Birth” Can Benefit You & Your Baby:

  • Discomfort and pain are less so there is less need for pain-relieving medications

  • The uterus functions better so artificial labor stimulants are not usually necessary

  • Labors are typically shorter

  • The supply of oxygen to the baby & uterus is improved

  • There is less need for forceps, vacuum extraction & c-section

  • The secretion of natural hormones that regulate the processes of labor, birth, postpartum recovery & breastfeeding are not disrupted

  • Baby is more likely to receive vital “seeding & feeding” of a healthy microbiome

  • Parents report feeling a greater satisfaction with their birth experience

  • The baby has a gentler start to life - alert, vigorous & ready for breathing, feeding & transitioning to life outside the womb

~ And ultimately, you & your baby are in the best possible condition for starting life as a new family!

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WORDS OF GRATITUDE!

  • A woman and a young girl laughing and smiling next to a newborn baby in a hospital bed. The baby is lying in a bassinet, wearing a striped hat and a blue outfit, with toys around, including a teddy bear.

    "Preparing for Eva's birth with Leah's guidance was super empowering. Leah helped us feel informed, calm about different scenarios & supported us every step of the way. The sessions made all the difference - the time & space created by her felt safe, respectful & full of heart. What we learned with her stayed and was carried into the birth of our 2nd baby as well. We'll always be grateful.

    ~ Filipa ~

  • A newborn baby breastfeeding skin to skin, wearing a striped cap and lying on a hospital bed.

    I never thought that this course would become so important for us during our pregnancy. It has empowered me & my partner in all possible ways. We also learned far beyond birthing, which was great! Leah is seriously good at sharing knowledge & listening to us. Trust & comfort were immediately created. This was fundamental in these pandemic/confinement times. It's incredible how the right information set us up for a calm and joyful path to labour. We feel lucky for having done the Birth & Baby Prep course with Leah!

    ~ Ana ~

  • A man with brown hair and a striped shirt is holding and tenderly kissing a newborn baby on his chest skin to skin. Baby is wearing a hat and a hospital band, close to his chest.

    I can't recommned this course highly enough! When we started, we knew so little about the process of birth that we didn't even know what questions we had. By the end of it, we felt able to form our own opinions about what was important to us in birth, what we wanted to discuss with our doctor, etc. We also felt much better prepared for what was to come - for example, what do we do if the baby arrives on the drive to the hospital? But most importantly, spending this time with Leah made birth more of a reality & got us talking to each other. As a father, I realised that letting Mum decide everything is not really the most helpful attitude. You want to be a sounding board, not an echo chamber, & there are moments when Mummy will be rather busy & you'll have to make the right decisions for everyone. Enroll in this course. Leah will make it both meaningful & fun!

    ~ Ole ~ (Dad)

  • Two pink watercolor hearts overlapping each other on a white background.

    During my 1st pregnancy I had many worries about giving birth & becoming a first time mom. I also didn't have much support from friends & family living so far abroad. Leah helped me with her knowledge as a midwife & with her support in general. Leah is not only a professional but also a very humane & loving person. I couldn't recommend her more.

    ~ Sissi ~

  • A man with light brown hair and a beard smiles at the camera, wearing a white T-shirt with the text 'Nico Doula Wolf Your Birthing Partner' on it. He is in a bright room with large windows and white curtains, and there are chairs and a dining table in the background.

    Attending Leah’s Birth & Baby Prep workshop was one of the best decisions we made during pregnancy. As a first-time dad, I had a lot of questions & really valued having one person we could always go to & trust. This workshop not only answered those questions but helped me feel confident, informed, & ready to support my wife every step of the way. The workshop made my life easier during one of the most important & raw experiences of my life: the birth of my child. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, I felt grounded & ready. That confidence made all the difference. I feel that so much of what birth is really about has been lost and Leah put everything back in its place, as it should be. The sessions were practical, engaging, & honest. What stood out most was how inclusive & empowering the experience was for me as the dad-to-be. I didn’t feel like a bystander—I felt like a teammate, truly prepared to show up, support and be the partner & dad I want to be. I’m grateful to Leah for her personal support, knowledge & guidance. I highly recommend this course to any man who wants to show up fully for his partner & be the kind of support she deserves during pregnancy, birth, & beyond.

    ~ Nicolas ~ (Dad)

  • A man and woman stand together holding a baby with a red heart over its face, in front of a blue abstract painting, on a wooden floor.

    Leah was such a calming presence during a time I really needed it. She came to our home for a one-on-one session with me & my partner as we prepared for the birth of our son, and it brought so much reassurance. Her way of explaining was clear & gentle, and her energy made us feel instantly at ease. She stayed in touch afterwards, too, checking in with kind words & thoughtful, supportive messages. It all felt very personal & sincere. I'm really grateful we had Leah by our side.

    ~ Nashila ~

  • A woman smiling while holding newborn twin babies, all wearing blue and light-colored clothing.

    I contacted Leah for advice & support after discovering I was pregnant with identical twins. Navigating the landscape of birth options, prenatal care for twin pregnancies, & birth preparation felt very daunting. Leah provided several helpful contacts in those early days and, ultimately, helped me clarify the type of prenatal care I wanted, as well as the best possible birth plan to maximise my chances of having a beautiful, physiological birth. I can't express how important this kind of support was for me. I initially felt anxious and alone, but right up to the birth I was able to share my process with Leah, consult her on technical issues, and count on her to be a consistently loving and intelligent voice of reason and calm. I would highly recommend her to other expectant mothers as part of their birth preparation support.

    ~ Jennifer ~