Breastfeeding Classes

The Active Birth Centre was founded by Janet Balaskas in 1986 and is the place where pregnancy yoga was invented. Today it is a centre of excellence for birth preparation, postnatal classes and complementary therapies led by only the most experienced teachers and practitioners. We aim to give you inspiration, information and support in a unique and custom made environment. With us you will find the space to relax, focus on what is most important and enjoy the time and attention you and your baby deserve. We invite you to come and discover an oasis of calm and a truly special experience. Janet Balaskas, Active Birth Centre Founder.  

The sessions cover the core topics of: Labour & birth, Pain relief & coping methods, Feeding your baby, Life after birth and these are followed by an Expecting ‘class reunion’.

I was first introduced to doulas during the pregnancy of my first son and was immediately taken by what a wonderful concept; women helping women at one of the most profound and life changing times of their lives. The more I learnt about doulas, the more I felt excited about becoming one. Having had the ‘right, what do we do now’ feeling returning from hospital with Max and then the different challenges the early stages bring, I am focusing my support on the post natal period. I feel every mum should have access to help and support whether it’s their first child or third – we all need help for different reasons – feeling exhausted, help with feeding or taking the pressure off with siblings. The weeks after birth can often be complex and having another woman there for support is really beneficial. So what can I offer? I will find out the background and where you would like help and then tailor that support to meet expectations. You can expect emotional help; such as debriefing a birth experience or working through a concern you may have. I’ll offer practical help with baby, making sure you are cared for and […]

Birth Support My birth package includes 2 prenatal visits, support during your labour and until you and baby are settled, and a postnatal visit usually within 10 days of the birth. During our prenatal meetings we will discuss your birth options, work on your birth plan, and discuss how we can make your birth a positive, and empowering experience. During the labour I will help you to feel safe and supported, making you comfortable with massage, acupressure or cold compresses, and helping you and your partner advocate for yourselves. I will stay until breastfeeding is established. In the 10 days after the birth I will make 1 postnatal visit, which will give you an opportunity to process the birth and to ask questions about breastfeeding or newborn care. Postnatal Support We will meet prenatally to create a personalised postnatal support plan. Once your baby is born we will schedule visits typically 3 or 4 hours in length. The goal of my work is to nurture you and your family and to give you confidence in your parenting skills: helping you adjust to your new lives as parents, giving you a chance to re-charge, offering guidance on newborn cues, supporting you […]

About My Classes Daisy Birthing Active Birth Workshop Daisy Parent Daisy Infant Feeding Newborn Calm & Care Daisy Baby Tinies

A comprehensive antenatal class workshop series for expectant parents designed to ensure you have all the education, tools and support you could need as you prepare confidently for your upcoming birth and the early days of caring for your new baby. Our entirely comprehensive Daisy Parent format draws on elements of active birth, parentcraft and traditional antenatal classes to create one very powerful combination. From birth plans to massage in labour, informed choice to packing hospital bags and feeding your baby to changing their nappy – we’ve got you covered. Our entirely comprehensive Daisy Parent format draws on elements of active birth, hypnobirthing, parentcraft and traditional antenatal classes to create one very powerful combination. From birth plans to massage in labour, informed choice to packing hospital bags and feeding your baby to changing their nappy – we’ve got you covered. Daisy Parent workshops are for expectant mums and their co-parent, are suitable to attend from 30 weeks pregnant right up until baby’s birth , and are adapted to suit all pregnancy related conditions, birth plans and parenting choices with ease. Workshops are 14-15 hours in total and are delivered in a series of 6 x 2.5 hour sessions. Get in […]

A workshop / class for expectant mums either alone or with their partner to help understand your feeding choices, explore both breastfeeding and bottle feeding options, cut through the myths and challenges and prepare for your own confident feeding journey. Our unique Daisy Infant Feeding Workshop draws on the best of breastfeeding education, responsive bottle feeding knowledge and parent preparation to create one very powerful combination. From equipment to sterilisation, overcoming breastfeeding challenges to exploring other options and informing your own individual choices – we’ve got you covered. Workshops are 2 1/2 hours long and held in Auckley/Finningley. Get in touch or take a look at the website for more details. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with new class announcements. Faye-Davies@thedaisyfoundation.com https://thedaisyfoundation.com/teacher/faye-davies/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/DaisyDoncasterEast