Private prophylaxis course
Private prenatal class with a doula
We highly recommend a private prenatal class with a doula as part of your preparation for childbirth.
The advantage is that the course can be tailored to who you are as individuals and to your specific circumstances and preferences leading up to the birth.
There is also a greater opportunity to feel comfortable discussing thoughts, concerns, or fears.
The fact that the course takes place at home also provides an opportunity to practice in that environment and with the items and furniture you have at home, where you often spend time during the latency phase.
Content and Structure
Before the course
Before the class begins, we invite you to write a few lines about yourselves and share your thoughts and wishes regarding the birth.
Please also feel free to tell us about any concerns or fears you may have, as well as anything specific you’d like to focus on.
Course Content
- The Physiology of Childbirth (using a pelvic model and a mannequin)
- The stages of labor and how they may be experienced
- The Role of Hormones and the Nervous System
- Coping techniques: The Four Tools for Fearless Childbirth and/or Hypnobirthing
- The Partner's Role
- Birthing positions
- Massage, movement, and pressure (e.g., pressure on the knees, hips, sacrum, and lower back/buttocks)
- Time for questions and discussion
You’ll also receive a handbook with information you can refer back to, and we’ll be available to answer any questions you may have afterward.
Practical Information
Location:At your home or at Studio Liv in Bromma.
Duration: 3 hours, including a break, on a weekday, weekend, or evening.
Cost: 3,200SEK
Payment: Invoice sent after the course.
Payment terms are 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enroll in the course as a standalone course?
Yes, absolutely. You can take the course with a support person (such as a partner, family member, or friend) who will be with you during the birth.
You can also take the course on your own if you plan to give birth with the support of the hospital staff.
At what stage of pregnancy is it best to take the course?
There’s no such thing as too early or too late to take the class, but most people choose to take it between weeks 20 and 34 of pregnancy.
If you’re experiencing fear of childbirth, it might be a good idea to sign up for the class a little earlier, since many people find that their anxiety and fear decrease after taking the class.
Is it ever too late to sign up for the course?
No, it’s never too late to sign up if you haven’t given birth yet, as long as there’s space available.
We always do our best to schedule and hold the class as soon as possible so we can finish before labor begins.
