PREPARE FOR POSITIVE BIRTH AND PARENTHOOD with PIPIWELLBEING!
We are here to help you feel informed, in control, and confident about giving birth YOUR way.
Birth? It's not 'just one day.' It is the biggest day of your life.
The PIPI WELLBEING Antenatal course is here to help you feel informed, supported, calm, and in control.
Providing you with the information and tools you need for the positive experience you truly deserve.
About Me
Hello, and congratulations on your pregnancy!
I am Eszter Dobsi. Mother. Wife. Hobby ballet-dancer and founder of PIPI WELLBEING…I‘m so glad you’ve found me.
I am a certified-FEDANT accredited Antenatal/Childbirth Educator based in the United Kingdom (Essex), originally from Hungary-Budapest.
I'm a birth enthusiast with a love for authenticity, raw & real moments and empowering and celebrating those in pregnancy, birth & postpartum.
Initially, I graduated as an “International Relations Specialist” at the University of Economics in Budapest, in 2017 then I moved to the United Kingdom to live with my partner, who since is my beloved husband and father of our daughter.
Everything started back in the very beginning of 2019, when I become pregnant with our baby daughter, and I realised that there is quite a huge gap between the theory and reality of having a baby. During my pregnancy, I was super committed to preparing myself and my partner for the BIRTH of our baby. I really wanted to study and understand the whole process and the work of the amazing NHS midwives.
It really surprised me that after sharing how much I loved going through my own labour & childbirth experience I had so many confused, shocked reactions. People did not understand why or how I could love it so much when they had less than positive experiences. That was when I realised I wanted to help women and their families to LOVE pregnancy, labour and the birthing process.
Coming from a family where we have a Neonatologist Pediatrician Doctor: Dr. Anita Csonka and a student midwife: Dorottya Orban I had the access to address all my questions and concerns…however people don’t always have these kind of opportunities and they don’t have a chance to speak with doctors/midwifes for hours. It made me realise there was a real need for help, support and education. So using my background, set out on a mission to make life easier for parents-to-be, by bringing everything together in one easy-to-digest course. PIPI WELLBEING was born and the response was phenomenal.
I honestly think pregnancy as well as giving birth is one of the most amazing phenomenon in the world. I truly believe that people can prepare for birth and baby- physically and mentally whatever the outcome will be. KNOWLEDGE is POWER! The right knowledge can change birth experiences in a good way… I’m here to share all my secrets to help you get the positive birth experience you truly deserve.
So how can I help you to get yourself prepared?
When it came to preparing for my own birth, I had an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms of birth, hospital protocols, and medical procedures, but I needed a way of understanding myself. This body, this baby! We had never done this before… I can never emphasize enough that birth is not only unique but unpredictable…WE ARE ALL UNIQUE… This will be YOUR special birth, YOUR special story, and YOUR baby! I am here for you to help trust in the process and trust in your body, trust the support teams and healthcare professionals and allow birth to unfold however it goes.
So whether you’re feeling a bit nervous after hearing the horror stories that the media shares or following on from a difficult experience yourself, or simply keen to find out exactly how you can go into birth with the knowledge to remain calm, comfortable, and empowered, then here-at PIPI WELLBEING-is a great place to start! With my in-depth knowledge of navigating across the maternity system & supporting women to prepare for birth and for the 4th Trimester, I found myself creating the unique PIPI WELLBEING programme.
I truly think birth is a magical thing, and parenthood is one of the most rewarding periods in our life…so give yourself a chance to be prepared mentally as well as physically and be educated to know your options and to feel confident & empowered in your decisions.
What is Antenatal Education? Why is it beneficial practically?
Antenatal/Childbirth educators as professional sources of information, with skills to support for parents as they prepare for pregnancy, labour, birth, and parenthood. I believe that childbirth educators positively impact birth outcomes and parent satisfaction. The childbirth educator focuses on wellness, health-promotion, and self-involvement, as well as knowledge of informed consent, evidence-based care, and the use of nonmedical and self-care techniques to encourage a “normal”=less intervention, physiologic, pregnancy, labour, and birth.
If women can be part of any decision making during the birthing process, she will feel much better afterwards, even though she might have experienced any kind of interventions. It really is being part of the decision making process that is empowering and helps women through the experience.
Who do I recommend to attend my antenatal class?
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Expecting Parents who want to be informed and prepared as much as possible for a positive birth and early parenthood.
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For those who are afraid of giving birth.
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For those who had a previous traumatic birth experience.
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For moms who are afraid of pain or feel it unimaginable that their bodies will be able to give birth without complication.
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For partners who have not yet decided if they want to be involved in the whole birthing process, but willing to learn, explore and curious about childbirth.
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For those brave partners who are planning to be involved, but they are not sure yet how they will become a really supportive birth partner.
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For those who want to feel informed, supported, calm, and in control during childbirth and early parenthood.
Antenatal Classes
PREPARE FOR BIRTH AND BABY - With PIPI WELLBEING Founder, Eszter Dobsi
ONLINE via Zoom from the comfort of your own home.
IN PERSON COURSES AVAILABLE- Please email your enquiry.
4 SESSIONS ANTENATAL COURSE:
The course is fully accredited through FEDANT, the UK’s antenatal education body.
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Once you reach 12-16 weeks, it is recommended that you sign up for an Antenatal Education Course to learn all about labour, birth and preparing for life with a new-born. Education is key and knowledge is power.
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Plan to attend a course ideally between 25-37 weeks as this gives you plenty of time to learn everything, prepare fully and practice the techniques.
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PIPI WELLBEING courses are Suitable for your FIRST or SUBSEQUENT pregnancies.
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PIPI WELLBEING courses are flexible & available as PRIVATE COURSES and also as GROUP COURSES.
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The classes are usually 2,5 hours long and run weekly over the course of 4 weeks. I don’t want to overload you with information and therefore give you time to digest what you learn and the opportunity to return with questions to ensure you receive maximum support from PIPI WELLBEING.
We cover everything you need to know to prepare for birth, including the 4th trimester& new-born baby care and providing a fantastic opportunity to make friends, even online.
The course provides you with all the information to prepare you for your journey. However, sometimes having an opportunity to ask questions about your specific circumstances and talking through your own birth preferences can be hugely beneficial.
You are free to ask anything, however, please note that as with all courses with PIPI WELLBEING, we DO NOT replace medical advice from your healthcare provider.
What do we cover?
SESSION 1 & 2
LAST WEEKS OF PREGNANCY/ PREPARE FOR BIRTH
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Welcome circle
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Sharing Fears& Concerns
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Late Pregnancy & Early Labour
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Natural& Medical Induction/ dates, due date, overdue
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The signs labour is starting
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The stages of labour, how things typically progress
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What is a contraction? The science behind what your body is doing and techniques to help you cope
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The role of the BIRTH hormones
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The effects of fear on the process
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Using the breath, birthing/labouring positions and mindfulness as a toolkit for labour (complements the Hypno-Birthing approach)
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Clear explanations of all possible medical interventions and pain relief options
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How to make informed decisions- creating a more positive birth & early parenthood experience
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How long things might take, when to call, what to pack in your hospital bag
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Where to birth? choices - home, midwife led unit or hospital
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Birth Plan= Birth Wish List
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C-section? What to expect? How it’s happening?
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Home birth?
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Q&A
SESSION 3 & 4
What happens immediately right after birth?/ 4TH TRIMESTER
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What happens immediately right after birth? SKIN TO SKIN?
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Essential Birth Partner support & tips- what to do and when?
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GOLDEN HOUR, delayed cord clamping and cut
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The 4th trimester -early days with your new-born, what to expect - feeding, safe sleeping, bathing, nappy changing, baby care and more…
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Mother’s Postnatal care& healing
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Infant Feeding
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How to manage common breastfeeding problems?
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Role of the Partner-Family/Friends/Support
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Postnatal depression?
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Q&A
Prices
4 educational online sessions: PREPARE FOR BIRTH AND BABY
PRIVATE/ FLEXIBLE: £220/expectant couple, or expectant mother with birth partner (4 X 2,5h)
GROUP COURSE: £180 /expectant couple, or expectant mother with birth partner (4 X 2,5h) Minimum 2 couples and maximum 5 couples.
What’s included in the price?
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4X ‘Parents Guide’ handouts PDF document.
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Extra 15mins online Babywearing Consultation.
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Email and over the phone support until the day of the birth & first few weeks after birth.
TO BOOK AN ONLINE ANTENATAL COURSE PLEASE EMAIL YOUR REQUEST TO:
Please also include in your email whatever you are interested in a private or a group course.
The Team
Dr. Anita Csonka
Neonatologist Pediatrician Doctor
Szent Imre Hospital
Budapest/ Hungary
Spoken Languages:
English, Hungarian
Availability: ONLINE
Dorottya Orbán
Student midwife
Semmelweis University
Budapest/ Hungary
Spoken Languages:
English, Hungarian
Availability: ONLINE
Ilaria Cimarelli
Birth& Postpartum Doula
Barre&Baby teacher
Babywearing consultant
Rome/ Italy London/ UK
Spoken Languages:
English, Italian
Availability: ONLINE
Petra Dániel
Dietitian, Certified Nurse
Specialized in: hypertension and gestational diabetes during Pregnancy
Budapest/ Hungary
Spoken Languages:
English, Hungarian
Availability: ONLINE
Norina Divéki- Szántó
Personal Trainer, Pre-Postnatal Fitness, Exercise & Nutrition
Specialized in: Diastasis Recti, Lifestyle Coaching
Budapest/ Hungary
Spoken Languages:
English, Hungarian
Availability:
ONLINE, in-person
Kind Words & Love Letters
Social Media
Contact
You can contact me via email:
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If you are currently unable to afford the course, apply to the PIPI WELLBEING Scholarship at pipiwellbeing@gmail.com!
We believe that the antenatal course communicates valuable and gap-filling knowledge to our participants, so if the course is financially burdensome for you but you want to attend, the scholarship is for you. Contact us and we will discuss any details and options during a personal interview.
I am looking forward to meeting you and support you and your family through your amazing, special journey!
If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Wishing you and your family all the best: Eszter
