Regular yoga and breath work practice will put you in tune with your body. Here are some breathing techniques to use during the birthing process.

Points to remember about Birth: Notes for a Pregnant Woman With thanks to ‘Blessings’ by Binnie A. Dansby, 1996

Having a positive attitude to the sensations of labour really helps you manage your perception and response to any pain.

Here are some top tips to help when preparing for birth during the later stages of your pregnancy

I started having contractions on the Monday evening. The breathing techniques that we practiced in Clair's class were invaluable to help me through the contractions! I also tried doing the all fours circles and figure of eight which were really beneficial at this stage!

I attended Clare's yoga classes during both of my pregnancies. I always found the sessions to be relaxing and a perfect opportunity to just focus on me and my baby. Clare was always empathetic and supportive to all the mums in her class, and would tailor the class to suit specific requests or ailments.