16th May 2025 | Anatomy & Biomechanics for birth-workers | Thrive Wellbeing Hub, Sale

£75.00

Open to: Midwives, Student Midwives, Doulas, trainee Doulas, Antenatal teachers, pregnancy yoga teachers

Date: 16th May 2025, 1pm-4pm

This workshop covers 5 popular biomechanics techniques, but more importantly teaches you the anatomy behind them, so you’ll understand: 

  • How they work,  

  • How to perform each technique safely 

  • Which technique to choose in different scenarios 

  • Contraindications 

It’s a practical, hands-on workshop with plenty of time to chat, share experiences and ask questions.  

Open to: Midwives, Student Midwives, Doulas, trainee Doulas, Antenatal teachers, pregnancy yoga teachers

Date: 16th May 2025, 1pm-4pm

This workshop covers 5 popular biomechanics techniques, but more importantly teaches you the anatomy behind them, so you’ll understand: 

  • How they work,  

  • How to perform each technique safely 

  • Which technique to choose in different scenarios 

  • Contraindications 

It’s a practical, hands-on workshop with plenty of time to chat, share experiences and ask questions.  

This workshop will cover

 

Biomechanics Techniques

  • Demonstrations and practical session, learn how to perform and what it feels like to receive the following techniques:

    • Rebozo Jiggle

    • Shake the apple tree

    • Sacral seesaw

    • Side lying release

    • Modified Sims position

  • Learn what's happening anatomically during each technique

  • Indications for use during labour

Safety

  • Contraindications and precautions for antenatal use 

  • Contraindications and considerations for use intrapartum.  

Pelvic Anatomy

  • The sacrum and joints

  • Sacrotuberous, sacrospinous, uterosacral and round ligaments

  • The psoas muscle

  • The nervous system and it's effect on the pelvic floor

Labour Dystocia (change from support during labour)

  • Deflexed or asynclitic head, how do we know?

  • What can we deduce with or without a V.E.?

  • Knowing when to suggest biomechanics techniques. Intervention, observation, intuition, being 'with women'