Birth Course

Learn more about Zuzana our course director:

Zuzana has supported over 100+ families and brings a wealth of experience and compassion to every birth she assists. Fluent in both Czech and English, Zuzana specializes in supporting non-Czech mothers, ensuring they feel comfortable and well-prepared throughout their birthing journey. Having worked in every delivery hospital in Prague and several outside the city, Zuzana provides expert advice on choosing the best facility for your delivery. Her extensive knowledge of local hospitals and their practices is invaluable, particularly for non-Czech mothers who may have different expectations and traditions surrounding childbirth.

Zuzana has extensive experience in:

• Birth and labour support
• Post-natal support
• New born care
• Adminastrative support in Czech Hospitals 
• Breastfeeding and lactation

Comprehensive Birth Course with Zuzana Dubova

Investment: 1499 czk (price includes birth partner) Duration: 3 hours

Workshop Objective: Equip expectant parents with the knowledge and skills necessary for a confident and empowered birth experience, focusing on labor signs, the birth process, interventions, pain relief techniques, and administrative requirements in Czech hospitals.

Workshop Agenda

Welcome and Introduction

• Introduction to Zuzana, an experienced doula.
• Overview of the workshop objectives and agenda.
• Brief introduction of participants.

Session 1: Signs of Labor and the Birth Process

Identifying Signs of Labor:

• Early signs: lightening, Braxton Hicks contractions, and "nesting" instincts.
• Active signs: regular contractions, water breaking, and bloody show.

The Birth Process:

• Stages of labor: early labor, active labor, transition, pushing, and delivery.
• Detailed explanation of what to expect in each stage.

Break (15 minutes)

Session 2: Interventions and Hospital Polices

• Common Interventions:
• Inductions, epidurals, episiotomies, assisted deliveries, and cesarean sections.
• Pros and cons of each intervention.
• Navigating hospital policies and regulations.
• How to advocate for your birth preferences effectively.
• Importance of informed consent

Session 3: Pain Relief and Movement Techniques

• Natural Pain Relief Techniques
• Breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.
• Visualization and positive affirmations.
• Use of water (hydrotherapy), heat, and cold

Movement and Positions for Labor:

• Optimal positions for different phases of labor.
• Demonstrating and practicing labor positions (standing, squatting, kneeling, etc.).
• Partner involvement in supporting movements and positions.

Session 4: Administrative Documents and Requirements

Before Birth:

• Necessary prenatal documents and checklists.
• Registering at the hospital and understanding hospital policies.

After Birth:

• Required documentation for the newborn (birth certificate, health insurance).
• Steps to take immediately postpartum (registration, pediatrician visits).

Conclusion and Wrap-Up

• Recap of key points discussed in the workshop.
• Distribution of additional resources and handouts.
• Information on follow-up support and local resources.

Additional Resources

Handouts:

• Signs of labor checklist
• List of common interventions
• Check list of what to bring to the hospital
• Administrative checklist for Czech hospitals

This workshop is designed to be interactive and supportive, ensuring that expectant parents leave feeling prepared, empowered, and confident about their upcoming birth experience. Zuzana's extensive experience as a doula will provide invaluable insights and practical advice tailored to the needs of each participant.