A midwife-led antenatal class in English at Vitalklinikken, Oslo, for expectant parents and birth partners who want to understand how birth works and how to move with it. Norwegian translation and explanations are available if you need them.

This active birth course teaches you the biomechanics of birth: how your pelvis, muscles and baby work together during labour, and how movement, positioning, breathing and mindset can help labour progress.

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Course at a glance

  • Course: Biomechanics – Active Birth Preparation
  • Led by: Nikoletta Lis, midwife and IBCLC lactation consultant
  • Location: Vitalklinikken, Sørkedalsveien 10A, 4th floor, 0369 Oslo (Majorstuen/Colosseum)
  • Date: 24.10.26
  • Time: 11:00 – 13:30
  • Language: English, with Norwegian translation and explanations available
  • Price: 950 kr per couple (1500 kr combined with the Breastfeeding course)
  • Capacity: max. 4 couples
  • Recommended from: 24 weeks of pregnancy, after your anatomy scan
  • Booking: email: nikoletta@vitalklinikken.no
  • Payment: Details will be provided upon booking 
  • Cancellation policy: Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the course are fully refunded.
  • Parking: For more information, you can check the link: https://colosseum-senter.no/parkering

What you’ll learn in this active birth class

  • The biomechanics of birth: how your pelvis moves and how to make space for your baby
  • Active birth positions: Positions that can support labour progress
  • How labour unfolds: the stages of natural birth and how to work with your body
  • Nutrition and movement in pregnancy: preparing your body for birth
  • Going past your due date: what postdates pregnancy means and your options
  • Birth partner preparation: hands-on ways to give physical and emotional support

Techniques we practise

  • Somatic movement
  • Breathwork for labour 
  • Hypnobirthing 
  • Narrative therapy

Every technique is adapted to your comfort level. We also prepare for moments when birth takes a different path than planned, so you can stay flexible and make confident, informed decisions.

Frequently asked questions

What is active birth?

Active birth means staying upright and mobile during labour and choosing positions that work with gravity and your pelvis. This can help your baby move down and may make contractions feel more manageable.

What does “biomechanics of birth” mean?

It’s the study of how your pelvis, muscles, ligaments and baby move together during labour. Understanding it helps you choose positions and movements that make space for your baby.

Are there antenatal classes in English in Oslo?

Yes. The course is taught in English at Vitalklinikken in Oslo, and Norwegian translation and explanations are available if you need them.

When should I take a birth preparation course?

We recommend starting from 24 weeks of pregnancy, after your anatomy scan, so you have time to practise the techniques before birth.

Can my birth partner join?

Yes. Birth partners are encouraged to attend, and part of the course focuses on how they can support you.

Is this course only for natural birth?

No. The tools are useful however your birth unfolds, and we discuss how to stay calm and make informed decisions if plans change.