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7 Educators providing Pregnancy courses in Nottingham

Expectancy - complementary therapy courses for midwives

expectancy - complementary therapy courses for midwives

Derbyshire

Yet again, mainstream media has sensationalised what they perceive as “witchcraft” – the use of “alternative” therapies by midwives. The Sunday Times has now waded into the melee, castigating midwives’ use of aromatherapy, acupuncture, reflexology and “burning herbs to turn a breech baby” (moxibustion). The article by Health Editor Shaun Lintern also denigrates practices which are not classified as complementary therapies, such as water injections for pain relief, hypnobirthing for birth preparation and counselling sessions following traumatic birth. Some of the accusations focus on their (inaccurate) statement about the lack of complementary therapy research, whilst others deplore trusts charging for some of these services. A letter to the Chief Executive of the NHS has been sent by a group of families whose babies have died in maternity units that have now come under scrutiny from the Care Quality Commission and the Ockenden team. Amongst those spearheading this group is a consultant physician whose baby died during birth (unrelated to complementary therapies) and who has taken it on himself to challenge the NHS on all matters pertaining to safety in maternity care. That is admirable – safety is paramount – but it is obvious neither he, nor the author of this latest article, knows anything at all about the vast subject of complementary therapies in pregnancy and birth. The article is padded out with (incorrect) statistics about midwives’ use of complementary therapies, coupled with several pleas for the NHS to ban care that they say (incorrectly) is not evidence-based and which contravene NICE guidelines (the relevant word here being guidelines, not directives). The article is biased and, to my knowledge, no authority on the subject has been consulted to provide a balanced view (the Royal College of Midwives offered a generic response but did not consult me, despite being appointed a Fellow of the RCM specifically for my 40 years’ expertise in this subject). I would be the first to emphasise that complementary therapies must be safe and, where possible, evidence-based, and I am well aware that there have been situations where midwives have overstepped the boundaries of safety in respect of therapies such as aromatherapy. However, I have not spent almost my entire career educating midwives (not just providing skills training) and emphasising that complementary therapy use must be based on a comprehensive theoretical understanding, to have it snatched away because of a few ill-informed campaigners intent on medicalising pregnancy and birth even further than it is already. For well-respected broadsheets to publish such inaccurate and biased sensationalism only serves to highlight the problems of the British media and the ways in which it influences public opinion with untruths and poorly informed reporting.

The Yoga Village

the yoga village

Nottingham

At the Yoga Village our ethos is inclusive and independent. There need be no barriers to practising yoga and so our classes welcome everyone, young and old, people with medical conditions, people who have practised yoga for years and people who are completely new to it. The Yoga Village began when we – a couple of yoga teachers – moved to Nottingham in 2005. We are now known throughout the city for our wide-ranging antenatal and family-centred yoga classes, which includes pregnancy yoga, birth workshops, postnatal classes, parent and toddler groups, kids’ yoga and mini retreats for mums. We love and value these classes immensely and believe that they are able to provide deep support for women and men through the intensity of early years’ parenting. We’re delighted that hundreds of friendships have been born out of these classes. We are also experienced and highly qualified teachers of general yoga classes for adults. We started out as general yoga teachers and have taught for two decades. Our style of yoga is essentially restorative and meditative with a focus also on physical practice and health. This style and training is the underpinning of all our classes and in particular gives us the tools to work with a broad range of students. We have run specialist classes for people who have suffered strokes, for prisoners, for people with ME, MS, addiction and more. Our general classes are for anyone interested in a style of yoga that is relaxing and holistic. The somatic (body) awareness practised can lead to a transforming relationship with our bodies which can gradually free us from old patterns (physical and mental) leading to more resilience (eg from the effects of stress) and improved mental and physical well-being. As teachers we’ve been fortunate enough to spend over twenty years training with a much loved senior teacher and in ashrams. When we started teaching, yoga wasn’t the big business it is today – with quick teacher-training courses and multiple franchises. We have been blessed to experience and value depth of training, long term commitment and a sense of integrity which honours the subject of yoga. Yoga means union: this can be union with ourselves, with our friends and family, and with our community and planet. Simple yoga techniques can help us live a healthier life that is more balanced and harmonious.

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Advanced Phlebotomy - Skills & Techniques (GPT005)

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By Geopace Training

The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6) FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification Nationally Recognised certificate Dually accredited: Open College Network and CPD Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep) Complete your training from beginner to advanced level This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below) Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.

Advanced Phlebotomy - Skills & Techniques (GPT005)
Delivered in Nottingham + 20 more or Online + more
£195

Private Online or Face-to-Face Course

By Nancy Keen

Birth Right Hypnobirthing is a full antenatal birth preparation course for pregnancy. Particularly useful for those who are scared of giving birth. Whether this is your first or tenth baby this information is essential. Whether you're looking for a natural birth or support for your caesarean birth this course will support you and give you the tools for the best birth for you.

Private Online or Face-to-Face Course
Delivered in person or OnlineFlexible Dates
£350

Diabetes Awareness

By Prima Cura Training

Diabetes is serious. It can be life-threatening, however, people with diabetes can live long, healthy lives if their condition is kept well-controlled. In this training course, we explain what diabetes is and what to look out for. We cover how it is diagnosed and how to provide care and support to a person living with diabetes.

Diabetes Awareness
Delivered in person or OnlineFlexible Dates
FREE

EFT Course Northeast (EFT Level 1, 2, 3)

By EFT Course UK Online

EFT Tapping Course NE38 7SA – Your Level 1 EFT Workshop – FREE 6 months email support – Fully Experiential Class

EFT Course Northeast (EFT Level 1, 2, 3)
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£72 to £447

EFT Course London (EFT Level 1, 2, 3)

By EFT Course UK Online

Small Class Sizes – EFT Tapping Course Online on Zoom – Every Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Counsellor, Parent, and Teacher needs to learn EFT Tapping – Or For Your Own Self-Development – Dip your toe in the water with just Level 1, or go for the whole thing, scroll down for details and amazing Early Bird Rate

EFT Course London (EFT Level 1, 2, 3)
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£72 to £447

Reiki Course Northeast NE SR DH

By EFT Course UK Online

our Reiki Course BR1 Kent – Your Reiki Master Teacher Helped Write the National Occupational Standards For Reiki in the UK & Your Practitioner Training Is Approved By The Reiki Council -Contact me personally on +447533636939

Reiki Course Northeast NE SR DH
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£180 to £320

Reiki Course BR1 Kent

By EFT Course UK Online

our Reiki Course BR1 Kent – Your Reiki Master Teacher Helped Write the National Occupational Standards For Reiki in the UK & Your Practitioner Training Is Approved By The Reiki Council -Contact me personally on +447533636939

Reiki Course BR1 Kent
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£180 to £320

Accredited Diploma in Holistic Facials (Private)

By Renew Therapies Wellbeing Centre & Training Acdemy

This professional one-day course is designed to teach you how to give a luxury holistic facial treatment and massage. You will gain confidence to work professionally with different skin types and develop an awareness of how facials work to improve physical as well as emotional well-being, relieve stress and tension. Underpinning this qualification, you will develop a knowledge of health and safety practices in a salon environment and how to promote client care and communications in beauty related industries.​ Our one-day professional diploma course for will prepare you to understand these processes and to safely treat your pregnant clients with nurturing and healing massage through all stages of their pregnancy, and to ease the common discomforts associated with pregnancy. Indian head massage is one our most popular courses at a very affordable price. ​ It is an extremely effective therapy that has evolved from traditional techniques practiced in India as part of family rituals for over a thousand years.

Accredited Diploma in Holistic Facials (Private)
Delivered In-Person in InternationallyFlexible Dates
£250