Birth preparation workshops can offer insights into how to be actively involved in the birth process and focus on how the birth partner can support and assist the labouring mother. Workshops include simple Shiatsu massage techniques, acupressure points for pain relief, birth positions, breathing and visualisations which can be very effective in supporting birthing women both physically and emotionally.

Birthing partners have commented on the usefulness and security of receiving a set of tools they can use to help support the mother, and to be able to be more involved in the birthing process.  Birth pools are also available.