About this Event
Positioning for Success: Unlocking the Potential of the Peanut Ball
Join us for an exciting in-person event at Studio: Belle Meade! Discover the incredible potential of the peanut ball and learn how it can revolutionize your birthing experiences. Our expert speaker will guide you through various positions and techniques, empowering you to make informed choices in positioning your client during labor. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights. Get ready to unlock a whole new level of comfort and success in your birth work!
This training is approved for 6 continuing education contact hours through DONA International, approval code #940.
Welcome to a transformative journey into the world of birth support with our comprehensive Peanut Ball Workshop, presented by the renowned Heidi Duncan, an Authorized Peanut Ball Trainer. After a brief hiatus, we are thrilled to announce the return of our much-anticipated in-person workshops!
Discover the Power of Peanut Balls
Originally designed for physical therapy, peanut balls have evolved into an indispensable tool for birthing experiences. Join us for an immersive workshop that goes beyond the basics, led by Heidi Duncan herself. Uncover the multitude of positions and their strategic applications, both with and without epidurals. Yes, this knowledge is valuable for home births, too!
What's New?
Prepare for an enhanced learning experience featuring new content and an expanded format. Move beyond the ordinary side-lying and "pretzel" positions. Explore the versatility of peanut ball usage, understand the nuances of selecting the right ball size, and gain insights into optimizing birthing positions. This interactive session offers hands-on learning opportunities, ensuring you leave with physical practice and logical principles to employ the peanut ball confidently in any birthing scenario.
Participants will receive:
- Set of 5 peanut ball position charts from Premier Birth Tools
- The Peanut Ball book by Cheri Grant
- Handout with slides from workshop presentation
- Emailed digital resources after the event
- Certificate of Attendance and DONA Contact Hours
Key Highlights of the Workshop
In this dynamic 6-hour Comprehensive Workshop, you'll delve into the essentials of peanut ball usage, covering safety guidelines, fundamental labor positions, posture cues, and mnemonic keys for recalling positions. Build on these essentials with a dozen or more advanced positions, incorporating birth biomechanics principles tied to fetal station and positions.
Unleash Your Potential
By the end of the workshop, you'll have the expertise to:
- Recall crucial safety factors for peanut ball use
- Determine the right peanut ball size based on the birthing person's body proportions and position
- Apply various peanut ball positions for different stages of fetal descent
- Add movement to stationary peanut ball positions
- Utilize peanut ball strategies for special circumstances such as asynclitism, OP, breech
- Conserve energy effectively using the peanut ball during labor and postpartum
Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to birth support. Elevate your skills with Heidi Duncan's expertise and leave equipped with the knowledge to make a lasting impact in every birthing situation.
Secure your spot now for an unforgettable journey into the art of birthing with the peanut ball!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Studio Belle Meade, 5409 Harding Pike, Nashville, United States
USD 200.00
