Active birth workshop · Singapore
Birthing Toolkit: labour positions that help labour progress
Long, exhausting labours aren't just about pain tolerance — they're about position, alignment and how your baby moves through the pelvis. This hands-on workshop teaches you to use your body and gravity to keep labour moving.
Hands-on, not theory
Partner-friendly
Best from 28 weeks
A toolkit for labour, not
a theory class
Hands-on
Guided practice, personal attention
Small group
Your birth partner learns
alongside you
with your Partner
In-clinic at Mother & Child, Singapore
Tanglin Mall
The problem
When labour stalls, parents are often told to "wait and see"
Small changes in how you move, rest and labour can make a meaningful difference. This is not a childbirth theory class — it's a hands-on toolkit for labour itself.
What we commonly see
Long early labour with little progress
Strong contractions but slow dilation
Exhaustion setting in early
Interventions suggested because labour isn't progressing
What's often behind it
Maternal position
Pelvic mechanics
Baby's position and descent
All things you can influence — with the right tools
What you'll learn
Practical, guided and immediately usable in labour
Four hands-on modules — you and your birth partner practise every position in class.
01
The mechanics of labour, simply explained
How the pelvis changes shape in different positions, why lying flat can slow labour, and how your baby's position affects progress.
02
Labouring positions for every stage
Early labour: conserve energy while encouraging progress. Active labour: support descent and rotation. Second stage: work with pushing reflexes and gravity.
03
Using movement strategically
When to walk, sway, squat or lean. When to rest — without stalling labour. How to alternate positions effectively as labour builds.
04
Partner-supported positioning
Counter-pressure, rebozo-style support and hands-on guidance — so your partner can help without guessing or overwhelming you.
Format
Hands-on, small group
When
From 28 weeks
Who
You + birth partner
Duration
2.5-hr session
Who it's for
This class is especially helpful if you…
Want to reduce the risk of prolonged or stalled labour
Prefer practical tools over theory-heavy classes
Want clear guidance on what to do during labour
Are planning a vaginal birth and want to support progress naturally
This class is not a full childbirth education course and does not replace medical care.
Position is one of the few things you can actively influence in labour
You can't control
When labour starts
How long each contraction lasts
Whether interventions are offered
You can influence
How your pelvis opens
How gravity assists labour
How efficiently your body works with contractions
This class gives you options — not promises.
Alumni offer
$60 off if you've attended our Holistic Childbirth Prep course
Connect with us for your discount code — or explore the Holistic Childbirth Preparation Courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Good questions. Clear answers.
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Yes! You get $60 off the Birthing Toolkit. Connect with us on WhatsApp for the discount code.
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No. Birth isn't predictable. But positioning can support more efficient labour progress and reduce unnecessary stalling.
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Yes. Many positions can be adapted, and we'll discuss realistic options for epidural births in class.
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Yes, especially if your previous labour was long or stalled.
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From 28 weeks of pregnancy onwards. The 28–36 week window is ideal — late enough to be relevant, early enough to practise before labour begins.
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Yes — please bring them. Partner-supported positioning (counter-pressure, rebozo-style support, hands-on guidance) is a core module of the class.
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At Mother & Child, Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road #03-109, Singapore 247933 — a short drive from Orchard Road and River Valley.
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No. This is a practical, hands-on toolkit focused on labour positions and movement. It complements — but does not replace — childbirth education or medical care.
You don't need more information. You need usable tools.
This class focuses on what helps labour move forward — calmly, practically and safely.