Active Birth Workshop 

Whether its your first baby, lucky last or birth after caesarean, this one-day workshop teaches; preparation for labour and birth, skills for relaxation, the importance of movement and positioning and includes a special focus on skills and techniques for keeping birth normal and avoiding unnecessary interventions. You will also learn how to use decision-making tools, which enable you to birth your way. Suitable from 20 weeks. Read more...

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These are available for women/couples who would prefer to work one-on-one with an educator, or cannot attend the workshop.  

Also suitable as a refresher for subsequent births or individual circumstances e.g. VBAC. Read more...

Beer + Bubs: Childbirth education for dads at the pub

Beer and Bubs is a one–night session at the pub where expectant dads learn how to support their partner through the birth of their baby. Childbirth is daunting for men too and this session prepares fathers for an active, caring role.

The program helps men gain the practical knowledge they need to be involved in the births of their children in a positive way and to get the fatherhood adventure started with a memorable and empowering experience. And most men would rather head to the pub anyway.

Beer + Bubs is perfect for first time fathers who don't know what they're in for as well as those going back for a second or third round who weren't well prepared the first time. It's ideal for expectant dads who have done antenatal classes, but have come out the other end with little practical understanding of their role at the birth.  Read some feedback from expectant Dads here.

Beer + Bubs is held is pubs all around Australia.  Kristin is the Perth faciliator of Beer + Bubs, held once a month at Pure Bar, Hay Street, Subiaco, WA.  

See www.beerandbubs.com.au for more info & bookings.

"My wife experienced everything from a nine hour active labour to an epidural, an hour of pushing and then a c-section.  I have to say there is no way I would have handled supporting her as well as I did without the education from you. Thank you so much."      

Jamison from Perth, welcomed his son 18/09/11.

"Thankyou so much for what you have contributed, both Beer and Bubs and that phone call [early labour jitters]. I felt so much more equipped going into this than I would have been otherwise - and that is a huge thing I think for any bloke. Every bloke I meet that has a pregnant wife hears about Beer + Bubs. I hope you know what a difference you make."                                                                       

New Dad K, welcomed his baby girl 24/09/11 

 Perth Now, Sunday Times article, 25 June 2011 (opens in new window)

'From Beer to Maternity', Pilbara Echo article, 18 June 2011 (opens in a new window)

Listen to Kristin chatting on ABC Radio about Beer + Bubs (opens in new window)