Preparing for Birth

As your birth mentor I will help you and your partner to prepare for the birth of your baby and the initiation of parenthood so that you feel informed and confident. During our times together I will provide holistic support to ensure that you feel supported throughout your pregnancy.

Here are a list of some of the topics we will cover in our sessions together:

  • Explore what your dream birth is

  • The history of birth on your mothers side of the family and the birth culture you have grown up with

  • Learn about your own birth

  • Birth beliefs and fears 

  • Awareness of default behaviours in times of stress

  • Your experience of previous rites of passage

  • Discuss routine scans, tests and appointments during pregnancy and what your options are

  • Explore birth education topics and resources

  • Determine preferred techniques for labour including -  meditation, affirmation, visualisation, breath work, sound and throat opening, essential oils, music, movement & touch

  • Partners role during the birth and how he/she can help you

  • Children in the birth space

  • Informed birth decisions

  • Learn your rights in the birth space 

  • How to create your birth wishes

  • Explore the labyrinth of birth

  • Discuss logistics of when you go into labour and going to hospital (if applicable)

  • Postpartum planning

  • Sharing relevant yoga wisdom for your pregnancy and birth from my experience as a yoga teacher

This package includes:

  • 6 hours of birth mentoring either in person or virtually - 1 x 2 hour 1:1 sessions with the birthing person and 2 x 2 hour group sessions with the birthing person and partner

  • Phone or email support after each antenatal appointment and during the agreement period that I am supporting you

  • Access to my ‘birthkeeper’ tool kit, these items include e.g. essential oils, diffuser, educational books, tens machine, lights

  • Access to an online google folder with relevant information, podcast episode recommendations, evidence based research and resources for you to learn from during your pregnancy that will help you to make informed decisions and feel empowered on your journey

  • Complimentary attendance to any pregnancy circles that I facilitate throughout the duration of the agreement

Investment: $1,200

Please contact me for a complimentary initial meeting to get to know each other in person or online.

Optional add ons:

+ Available for guidance and support on the phone during your labour and birth

+ Mother Blessing Ceremony

+ Postpartum support

+ Closing of the Bones Ceremony

+ Belly Binding

One off sessions are also available if you feel you need to work through something together in the lead up to your birth. $120 for 1 hour.