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