Jentle Childbirth Foundation
 Nurturing Pregnancy, Childbirth and beyond

A study day for midwives, obstetricians, anaesthetists and complementary therapists
24 September 2009
at ImperialCollegeLondon, Hammersmith Hospital

A study day planned by Jenny Smith (founder member of the Jentle Birth Foundation) which will explore an holistic approach to wellbeing in pregnancy and childbirth.
Registration includes a copy of Jenny’s book: “Your Body, Your Baby, Your Birth: The essential guide to feeling confident at every stage of your pregnancy and birth” published by Pan Macmillan.

Topics to be covered:

• What is a normal birth? The reality of birthing today: Mr Shane Duffy
• “The Gentle Birth Method”: a doorway to pain free birth: Dr Gowri Motha
• Nurturing - the little things make such a difference: Miss Jenny Smith
• Biological nurturing: laid-back breastfeeding: Dr Suzanne Colson
• Normalising analgesia and anaesthesia: Dr Felicity Plaat
• Acupuncture: Ms Lisa Sherman & Ms Jonquil Wetwood
• Reconnecting with the pelvic floor: Ms Ramona Peoples & Ms Nicki O’Clarey
• Yoga - the benefits for childbirth, incorporating the importance of posture, breathing and relaxation: Mrs Fenella Lindsdell

Full details can be found on www.symposia.org.uk or from The Symposium Office (Tel: 020 7594 2150)