Teaching physical skills for labour and birth – ice cube (pdf)

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Teaching physical skills for labour and birth – the ice cube technique.

A teaching activity to facilitate learning about different coping techniques for labour and birth. Using ice cubes to create a strong sensation during class to help parents-to-be learn about and practice coping skills.

Complete with 7 ideas for coping techniques.

Teaching physical skills for labour and birth is one of the most important lessons of your childbirth preparation class. This interactive activity is fun and very memorable. Something that parents-to-be can continue to practice at home if they wish.

It works as a first-time into to physical skills as well as a recap towards the end of your course.

Suitable for small and large groups, to work in a small group setting or as a couple to explore the developing baby in the womb.

The file format is PDF and it is printable on A4 paper.

The file includes:

• instructions including sources, references and further reading
• 3 worksheets one each for massage, breathing and positions
• 1 mindfulness visualisation script
• A total of 5 A4 pages

I recommend that you laminate the activities to increase their durability and flexibility. You can then also use them with dry-wipe markers as well as clean them before/after use.