Obstetrics Birth Preparation
If you are considering a vaginal birth, then Dr Peter is the Obstetrician to help you achieve the positive birth you envision.
As a long-term birth education advocate – whether it be calm birth, hypnobirthing, active birthing or Lamaze – Dr Peter will guide and support you for a ‘natural birth’, a drug-free, tear-free, vaginal delivery.
Birth preparation empowers expectant parents with the tools and knowledge needed for a natural birth while effectively managing pain. By embracing relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, movement and in having a deeper understanding of your body and the process of childbirth, you and your partner can confidently approach labour, creating a serene environment for your little one’s eagerly awaited arrival.
While an intervention-free birth can’t be guaranteed, it’s important to note that birth preparation has a statistically proven track record of enhancing birth outcomes.
Calm Birth vs Hypnobirth: What is the Difference?
Both calm birthing and hypnobirthing aim to create a positive and empowering birthing experience by reducing fear and anxiety; however, they differ in their techniques.
Calm Birthing
Focuses on relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional well-being, equipping you with relaxation, breathing, and visualisation techniques that can be utilised throughout labour.
Hypnobirthing
Hypnobirthing is a childbirth technique that utilises self-hypnosis, relaxation, and visualisation techniques to alleviate pain and anxiety during labour and delivery. Through hypnobirthing, expectant mothers learn to enter a state of deep relaxation, allowing them to work with their bodies during childbirth rather than against them. This approach empowers women to feel more in control and confident throughout the birthing process. It can reduce the need for pain relief, ease pre-birth anxiety and enhance the likelihood of a natural, tear-free birth.
Preparing For Your Birth
You can count on Dr Peter Jurcevic’s commitment to supporting you throughout your unique child-birth journey. Dr Peter always goes the extra mile by offering expert guidance and connecting you with trusted childbirth education programs, classes, courses and specialists. Dr Peter understands that your birthing experience may involve distinct preferences, concerns, or health considerations. That’s why he takes pride in advocating for your choices and ensuring you’re well-informed about birth techniques that can nurture a natural delivery. Dr Peter is an advocate for the EPI-NO a devise which helps to prepare the perineum for a tear free birth.
Whichever birthing option you choose, from a calm birth to a maternal-assisted caesarean and everything in between, Dr Peter will provide personalised support and a pathway to a more relaxed and empowered birthing experience.
Calm Birth FAQ
Which calm birthing classes does Dr Peter Jurcevic recommend?
Dr Peter collaborates with renowned calm birth specialists, tailoring their expertise to your specific goals. These calm birth and hypnobirthing experts will equip you with an understanding of relaxation and breathing techniques to ensure a serene and empowering birth experience.
How does calm birthing differ from traditional childbirth methods?
Calm Birthing prioritises relaxation, emotional well-being, and a drug-free, natural birthing experience, while traditional childbirth methods may involve a wider range of medical interventions and pain relief options. The choice between the two approaches depends on personal preferences and individual circumstances.
Can calm birthing breathing methods be combined with other pain relief methods or interventions?
Calm Birthing breathing methods can often be combined with other pain relief methods or medical interventions, depending on the individual's preferences and the circumstances of the birthing process.
When should I start preparing for a calm birth?
Most women begin calm birthing preparation between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy to allow time for practice and confidence-building before labour begins.
Can I use calm birthing in a hospital setting like Frances Perry House?
Yes, calm birthing is fully compatible with hospital births. Many women successfully use these techniques at Frances Perry House with supportive obstetric care.
Does calm birth reduce the need for medical intervention?
Studies suggest that calm birthing can reduce the need for pain relief, interventions, and emergency procedures by helping women feel more in control and relaxed during labour.
