When should I start?

In general - before 34 weeks, the sooner you start - the sooner you'll experience the benefits. If you are 35+ weeks please contact me for more information. You will learn a new technique over 5 weeks (or sooner if you are very motivated)

Do I need a partner to use the Gentlebirth Program?

No. We understand that not every birth partner will want to participate so Gentlebirth can be learned alone or with a partner.

I'm Planning on Having an Epidural - Will Gentlebirth be any benefit to me?

Absolutely! You'll still feel the benefits of Gentlebirth during your pregnancy as your confidence increases and you enjoy longer periods of uninterrupted sleep at night. Gentlebirth will also help you stay calm and connected while you're at home in the early stages of labour, keeping those pain hormones at bay. Also in today's busy hospitals it can take some time to get your epidural (if it's available) and there is a small percentage of women for whom the epidural may not work completely.

Do I Need to Take a Hospital Antenatal Class too?

No. Gentlebirth is a complete antenatal class and includes comprehensive information on your childbirth options and strategies for effective decision making. If you are planning on breastfeeding we recommend you attend a breastfeeding class and join a breastfeeding support group. You will also receive continuous support which is just a phone call away.

Will I Be in a Trance or Disconnected from My Labour?

No. Self hypnosis helps you reach a deep level of relaxation during your labour, just like being deeply relaxed on the couch at home. You will hear everything going on around you and respond to converstaions if you choose to. Some mums will chat between contractions like they are not even in labour. Gentlebirth helps you feel much more connected to your body and your baby.

I'm Taking Antenatal Yoga - can I learn Gentlebirth too?

Great! Antenatal yoga is a great way to gently exercise and relax during your pregnancy. Yoga has an important focus on breathing which will definitely help during labour. Gentlebirth takes that focus to a much deeper level with the subconscious mind, so the relaxation becomes an automatic response - you never have to remember positions - you just follow your body's lead. The mums I teach privately who have been practicing yoga for years tell me Gentlebirth is like yoga x 10 !

I have more questions!

No problem, you can contact us via email or phone to answer any queries you may have. A Gentlebirth Guide will respond to you within 48 hours.