
Planned Caesarean?
Let’s make your baby’s birth
calm, empowering & positive…
Planned Caesarean Birth Workshop
Empowering, Informative, and Supportive for You and Your Partner
Are you choosing a planned caesarean section for your birth? Or perhaps you’re considering your options to avoid induction of labour? Our Caesarean Birth Workshop is designed just for you.
This one-off, 2.5-hour workshop is the perfect space to feel calm, confident, and fully prepared for your birth journey.
During the workshop you will learn what to expect from your elective c-section, what happens before, on the day and immediately afterwards, postnatal care and tips and tricks to make your recovery as straightforward as possible so you can enjoy becoming new parents.
Run by a registered midwife and mother of 3 born via c-section, there is no such thing as a silly question and nothing off limits! You will leave the workshop feeling excited, empowered and ready to meet your baby!
If you are planning a caesarean birth…..
Whether you’ve already chosen or are exploring your options, our one-off, 2.5-hour Caesarean Workshop is here to support you every step of the way.
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Preparation
This small-group workshop (maximum of 4 couples) will walk you through:
The Elective Caesarean Process
Why you might choose a planned caesarean
How it differs from an emergency caesarean
Your pre-clerking appointment
What you can expect on the day
How to make your birth a ‘gentle c-section’
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On the Day
On the Day: Step-by-Step
Arrival at hospital and what happens next
The siting of an epidural or spinal anaesthetic
Birth of your baby and your first cuddles
Immediate Postnatal Care
What happens in the recovery room
Managing those first hours with your baby
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Going Home with your new baby
Going Home and Postnatal Visits
How long you might stay
Home recovery and what to expect from postnatal care
Pain Relief and Feeding Your Baby
Effective pain management options
Breastfeeding or bottle-feeding after a caesarean — tips and support
Scar Therapy and Wound Care
Gentle care for your scar
Supporting healing and reducing overhang
🌿 Who’s This Workshop For?
Parents choosing a planned caesarean birth
Those wanting to avoid induction of labour
Anyone who wants to feel more in control and supported during their caesarean journey
Birthing person and partner/supporter welcome
🤝 Why Choose Our Caesarean Birth Workshop?
✨ Feel prepared and confident — no matter what your birth plan looks like
✨ Ask questions in a safe, friendly space
✨ Connect with others on a similar journey
✨ Led by an experienced midwife with a passion for holistic postpartum care
📍 Workshop Details
🗓️ Duration: 2.5 hours
📍 Location: Hengistbury Head
👥 Maximum 4 couples for an intimate, supportive experience
🎟️ Reserve Your Spot
Spaces are limited to ensure everyone has time to feel heard and supported.
👉 [Book Your Workshop Today] Saturday 14th June
👉 [Book Your Workshop Today] Saturday 5th July