Pregnancy & Birth: Achieving the Best Possible Outcome for Mother and Baby

This course is being held in Iceland on 21st - 23rd March, Zurich, Switzerland on 20th & 21st June and Portugal (dates to be confirmed). Please email cyma@btinternet.com for details

This course is also being held online on the following dates in 2026 (2pm - 6pm UK time): 10th April, 5th June, 3rd July and 4th September

Pregnancy and birth are among the most profound transitions in life—for both mother and baby. As Bowen therapists, our ability to support this journey with knowledge, sensitivity, and skill can have lasting effects on physical health, bonding, and emotional well-being.

In this transformative two-day seminar, internationally renowned therapist John Wilks offers a comprehensive and heart-centered exploration of how to use Bowen to support pregnancy, optimise fetal positioning, and assist both mother and baby after birth—especially in the case of challenging or medically assisted deliveries.

Through hands-on practice, real-world case studies, and a deep dive into the physical, emotional, and neurological dimensions of birth, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to work more effectively with families during this vital time.

This course offers a unique blend of clinical insight and compassionate care—empowering you to make a real difference in the lives of mothers and their babies.

What You’ll Learn

• The psychological and physical imprinting that happens at birth—and how to help both mother and baby integrate the experience

• How different types of birth (e.g. forceps, suction, breech, C-section, induced) can affect a baby’s development and nervous system and how we can treat

• Bowen procedures adapted for pregnancy and postnatal care, including side-lying and seated work for optimal foetal positioning

• Tools to support emotional bonding, soothe the nervous system, and create a safe therapeutic environment for babies

• How to recognise and respond to symptoms such as colic, restlessness, and unsettled behaviour in babies

• The role of oxytocin, breastfeeding, and birth hormones in recovery and bonding

• How to work with scarring and pelvic floor issues following Caesarean or vaginal delivery

• The mother’s posture, psoas health, and womb dynamics throughout pregnancy

• How to support mothers through IVF and assisted conception—physically and emotionally

• Understanding primitive reflexes, cranial development, and the baby’s perspective during delivery

• The impact of umbilical shock and how to address it gently and effectively

• Gentle negotiation of touch and space when working with newborns

Who This Workshop Is For

Ideal for Bowen practitioners and bodyworkers who want to deepen their knowledge of prenatal and perinatal care, this workshop offers vital skills to support:

• Pregnant clients seeking a smoother birth experience

• Babies recovering from birth-related trauma or challenges

• Mothers navigating emotional and physical postnatal recovery

• Therapists wishing to work more confidently with babies and young families

Join us for these powerful days of hands-on learning, meaningful discussion, and compassionate insight. Discover how to use Bowen to support life’s earliest—and most impactful—transitions, and leave with the tools to make a lasting difference.

Book your place here or email cyma@btinternet.com