Protecting Birth
A workshop with Liliana Lammers exploring the foundations of physiological birth
This one-day immersion workshop to bring together doulas, midwives, students and all birth workers who support women during pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period.
Together with Liliana Lammers we will explore birth as an involuntary, neurophysiological process and reflect on how our presence, language, environment and actions influence labour. We will look at the basic needs of women in labour and what it truly means to protect the internal and external conditions that allow instinctive birth to unfold.
You can expect a combination of teaching, shared discussion and open Q&A. There will be time to ask honest questions, reflect on real experiences from practice, and consider how we can better understand one another’s roles in supporting women.
The day also includes nourishing food, informal connection time and space to continue conversations beyond the teaching - creating not only learning, but meaningful professional relationships.
21st of March 2026
The workshop will take place in a beautiful beach house on Hayling Island, Hampshire.
You’re welcome to arrive the day before and/or stay overnight afterwards if you’re travelling from afar or would like more time to connect, reflect and integrate the day in a relaxed setting. Accommodation is available for an additional £80 per night.
About Liliana Lammers
Liliana Lammers is a doula with 27 years of experience, supporting hundreds of women through pregnancy, labour and birth. Her work is rooted in meeting the basic needs of women in labour and creating conditions that allow birth to unfold naturally and instinctively.
Liliana worked closely alongside Michel Odent - the French obstetrician who pioneered birthing pools, home-like birth environments and physiology-centred understanding of birth that has influenced maternity care around the world. For decades, Odent encouraged birth workers, midwives and doulas to think differently - to trust nature, observe rather than intervene and protect the conditions that support instinctive birth. His work has been shared globally through books, talks, workshops and collaborations.
Liliana and Michel worked and taught together - bringing together clinical insight and doula practice in a way that highlights the importance of protecting physiology in every birth.
Liliana's teaching focuses on understanding how birth works as an involuntary, neurophysiological process, and on exploring how birth workers - both doulas and midwives - can support it without interfering. Her approach emphasises respect, presence and deep trust in the wisdom of the body, making her workshops a unique opportunity for birth workers to learn, reflect and connect.
Photo by Elena Heatherwick
Agenda
Fri
20th of March
arrival from 3pm
Optional extra evening at the house is for settling and taking time to enjoy the space, the views and the beach. This is a relaxed opportunity to connect with other birth workers, share stories and set intentions for the workshop ahead.
Together we will:
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get to know each other and create a safe, supportive space
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explore the venue and its surroundings
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share an informal welcome dinner and time to connect
This evening is all about slowing down, enjoying each other’s company and allowing the energy for learning and reflection to naturally unfold.
Sat
21st of March
arrival from 9am
We will start the main workshop day with breakfast for those who arrived the night before. Teaching with Liliana begins at 10am, guiding us through the principles of instinctive birth and the role of birth workers in protecting physiology. Lunch will be served around 1pm, and after we will continue with Q&A and shared discussion.
Together we will cover:
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how birth unfolds as an involuntary, physiological process
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the basic needs of women in labour and how to protect them
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the role of doulas and midwives in supporting physiology while respecting each other’s contributions
The workshop with be finished around 5pm, there will be free time to continue conversations and share the dinner together after.
Sun
22nd of March
check-out by 10am
We will start the final morning for those staying an extra night after the workshop with a shared breakfast, giving space to reflect on the workshop and consolidate learning.
There will be time for final reflections, opportunities to connect, exchange contacts and enjoy one last moment together in the relaxed surroundings of the Beach House before leaving.
Check-out will be by 10am, leaving you (hopefully!!) inspired, supported and ready to take what you've learned into you work with women and families.
Individual (double beds) and shared (single beds) rooms are available and spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Price options
40% deposit is required to book the place. Flexible payment options available.
Saturday workshop only
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Full day workshop with Liliana
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Lunch
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Social evening including dinner
Full weekend
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Full day workshop with Liliana
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2 nights in the Beach House
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All meals, snacks and drinks
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Parking
Workshop + 1 night
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Full day workshop with Liliana
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1 night at the Beach House - before OR after the workshop
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All meals, snacks and drinks
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Parking
Get in touch to join
Protecting Birth with Liliana Lammers
21st of March 2026
Southwood Road, Hayling Island
Please fill out the form to receive details on availability and payment details. This is a chance to include accommodation preferences and ask any questions. Please remember, your spot will be reserved once a 40% deposit is made.