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The Mindful Birth Movement

The Mindful Birth Movement

Supporting women through pregnancy and early motherhood

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Here are a some resources to support you through your perinatal journey:

HypnoBirthing & Birth

HypnoBirthing International

Evidence-Based Birth

Perinatal Mental Health

Centre for Perinatal Excellence (COPE)

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia

Mum Space

Pregnancy & Parenting 

Baby Centre

Raising Children

Breastfeeding

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I can’t believe I am 29 weeks pregnant! It’s going so fast, and it’s definitely time to knuckle down and prepare for my next labour & birth. Despite the fact that I am working way too much & raising a little human, I have committed to doing at least one thing per day, including: ✨ Pregnancy yoga (@pregactive 🙌) or exercise ✨ HypnoBirthing Relaxation, breathing techniques and/or affirmations (@hypnobirthinginternational) ✨ Rebozo techniques (@spinningbabies) ✨ Specialist appointments (midwife, acupuncture & chiropractor) ✨ Bonding time with baby and visualising our perfect birth ✨ Reading an amazing birth book or listening to a podcast What are you doing each day to prepare for your labour & birth experience? #positivebirth #hypnobirthing #womensupportingwomen #monganmethod #hypnobirthinginaustralia #naturalbirth #hypnobirthingpractitioner #birthwithoutfear #hypnosisforbirth #divinefeminine #consciouspregnancy #powerofthemind #connectedbirth #hypnobirthinginternational #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #hypnobaby #gentlebirth #antenatalclasses #instinctivebirthing #calmbirth #powerfulwomen #birthbabyandbeyond #nomorefear #confidentbirth #yourstorymatters #hypnobabies One of my incredible couples and their new babe! “Oh my god my birth was absolutely incredible... I am still in total shock that I actually did it. Not even 45 minutes of active labour... and I didn’t even have to push.!! 🙌🏽 ⠀⠀ Can’t thank you enough for all your knowledge. If I could birth like that every time I would have a million little babes 🥰” ⠀⠀ #positivebirth #hypnobirthing #womensupportingwomen #monganmethod #hypnobirthinginaustralia #naturalbirth #hypnobirthingpractitioner #birthwithoutfear #hypnosisforbirth #divinefeminine #consciouspregnancy #powerofthemind #connectedbirth #hypnobirthinginternational #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #hypnobaby #gentlebirth #antenatalclasses #instinctivebirthing #calmbirth #powerfulwomen #birthbabyandbeyond #nomorefear #confidentbirth #yourstorymatters #hypnobabies Did you know that the way we speak to our children becomes their internal voice? We are teaching them how to speak to themselves! This means that if we’re constantly saying no, yelling or putting them down, they will develop a critical internal voice and likely not feel good enough later in life! Alternatively, if we provide words of love, encouragement & support... their internal voice will mimic this! Choose your words wisely ✨ Photo: @hannahelizabethphotography__ BIRTH PREPARATION // just some light reading for me to do over the next couple of months 😍 ⠀⠀ Obviously, I’m a huge advocate for HypnBirthing after using it for my first birth, and going on to teach this amazing approach to birth to more than 30 couples over the past year! However, as I start preparing for my second labour & birth, I’ve decided to expand my preparation and have started reading Juju Sundin’s Birth Skills! This is such a great book, although it’s a bit different to the HypnoBirthing techniques as it focuses more on active birth skills... but in my eyes, the more strategies I have to use during labour the better! ⠀⠀ A huge thing I’ve realized though, is that I’m struggling to gain confidence in my ability to APPLY the ideas and strategies covered in the book during my labour (let alone remember all of the great info and skills)! This is why I think the HypnoBirthing Program is so powerful, because you get 5 weeks of face-to-face classes, where you absorb information, ask questions, and practice strategies in a safe and supportive environment! It also ensures your partner is 100% on the same page as you and knows exactly how to support you. Because, let’s be honest, they aren’t going to read the birth book(s) you purchased. Putting in time & effort into completing a birth preparation program is seriously the best way to go 👌 ⠀⠀ Oh and did I mention I have a free Mindful Birth Preparation workshop on Wednesday night? This is the perfect way to start / continue preparing for your upcoming birth! I only have two spots left, so jump on the link in my bio to register! The day you give birth is a day that you will remember forever! I want you to feel powerful & in control during your birth, and feel proud and happy with how you birthed your baby (in whatever form that takes)! ⠀⠀ I’m excited to say that, after having two new couples book in this week to prepare for a beautiful birth using HypnoBirthing, I’ve decided to release a THIRD HypnoBirthing group before I go on maternity leave! Let me know if you want the deets ✨ REDUCED MOVEMENTS // I’m 27 weeks pregnant, and a few nights ago I drove one hour to hospital from our holiday destination because I noticed bubs movements had decreased. ⠀⠀ We have such a huge responsibility carrying our precious little babies! One of these responsibilities is to monitor our babies movements, and we’re told to go to hospital if we notice ANY changes!! This is bloody stressful and anxiety provoking. I’m a huge advocate of always being safe rather than sorry, but I also don’t want to promote or experience unnecessary anxiety for pregnant mumma’s! In this instance, I decided to trust my gut and head on over to the closest maternity hospital to get baby checked out... and thank goodness everything seems to be fine!! ⠀⠀ After quite a stressful night, I thought I’d share a little checklist to help if you need to unexpectedly head to hospital during pregnancy... ⠀⠀ ✔️ Call your midwife / maternity unit to check in if you notice changes in babies movements - you’re not being silly or an inconvenience; ✔️ Make sure you have your maternity book / records with you if you need to go in to hospital; ✔️ Pack some snacks & a water bottle because it could be a long night (I left for hospital at 6.30pm, and didn’t get home until approx 11.30pm); ✔️ Change into comfy clothes & consider packing a little bag with a change of clothes & toothbrush in case you need to stay overnight; ✔️ Have some strategies to help you stay calm & relaxed (well, as calm as you can be). This might include relaxation music and breathing techniques, or something to distract yourself while you wait (e.g a good book). ⠀⠀ Have you had to go to the hospital unexpectedly during your pregnancy? If so, what was your experience? Would you add anything to the list above? ⠀⠀ Photo: @hannahelizabethphotography__

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rebecca@themindfulbirthmovement.com.au

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