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🌟 Birth Combs and the Pain-Gait Control Theory for Natural Pain Management During Labour 🌟

Hello, mamas-to-be! 👶💕

In the journey of motherhood, discovering natural pain management options for labour is vital. Today, let's explore Birth Combs and the Pain-Gait Control Theory – a practical approach that supports you in achieving a more comfortable childbirth.

🌬️ Birth Combs: Comfort in Your Hands 🌬️

Birth Combs are simple yet effective tools for natural pain management during labor. These specially designed combs fit snuggly in your hand, providing both physical and emotional relief during the birthing process. Their ergonomic design makes them easy to hold and use.

🌟 Pain-Gait Control Theory: Reimagining Pain in Labor 🌟

The Pain-Gait Control Theory encourages a new perspective on pain during childbirth. It's about recognising that pain can be transformed into a source of strength and empowerment.

💪 Natural Pain Management Made Simple 💪

When you combine the Pain-Gait Control Theory with Birth Combs, you unlock a practical approach to natural pain management during labour:

✨ Control Your Experience: Birth Combs provide a tactile anchor, helping you maintain focus and rhythm during surges, effectively controlling the pace of pain.

✨ Relaxation: These combs offer gentle massage and stimulate acupressure points, promoting relaxation and easing tension.

✨ Empowerment: By embracing pain as a transformative force, you embark on your birthing journey with newfound confidence, trusting in your body's remarkable capabilities.

Ready to experience the benefits of Birth Combs and the Pain-Gait Control Theory? ✨ Explore our shop today and take the first step toward a more comfortable childbirth. 💖

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Each contraction brings you closer to meeting your precious little one, and every moment of discomfort is a testament to your inner strength. Embrace the journey, dear mothers. You've got this! 💪🌟

Your daily dose of birth affirmations🤰
I’d love to know what affirmation/s supported you during your labour?

✨comment below👇✨

⭐️Announcement ⭐️
2024 Hypnobirthing dates confirmed for my Moonee Ponds Location

☀️February 4th & 11th
☀️May 19th & 26th
☀️July 14th & 21st
☀️Sep 15th & 22nd
☀️Nov 10th & 17th

Book now or DM to find out more.

Don’t see a date that’s suitable ?
Reach out for alternative options and dates 🙏❤️

As we draw nearer to the holiday season, I've noticed an increase in inquiries for my Hypnobirthing classes from Mamas expecting around this special time of year. 🎄

Now, with induction rates on the rise during the holidays, it's prompted me to revisit and reshare my blog post:

"The Holidays are not a reason for Induction."

Feeling the pressure to induce during this festive season? Remember, you have rights, and there's a wonderful tool called the B.R.A.I.N method to help you ask the right questions and make an informed choice that's perfect for both you and your baby. 🧠

Ready to read the blog? Just click the link below

Blog Link in the comments📖👇

🌟 Let's Talk Birth Plans: Empowering You for a Positive Birth Experience 🌟

Hey there, mamas and partners! 👋

I've got a little pet peeve, and it's all about birth plans being called "birth preferences." Let's get one thing straight - these aren't just your "preferences." Your birth plan is a powerful summary of your informed decisions. 📋✨

It's not just a piece of paper where you jot down what you'd prefer during childbirth. No, it's so much more than that! Your birth plan is your roadmap to a positive birthing experience. 🗺️💖

Here's why it matters:

1️⃣ Clear Communication: Your birth plan helps you communicate clearly with your caregiver team, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

2️⃣ Mitigating Birth Trauma: It's a tool to reduce the risk of birth trauma by outlining your expectations and desires.

3️⃣ Values and Research: Your birth plan allows you to align your choices with your values and prior research.

4️⃣ Knowing Your Options: It's your guide to understanding your options and making informed choices.

5️⃣ Taking Control: Your birth plan puts the power in your hands, where it rightfully belongs! 💪

Too often, I hear from couples who were never even told about the option of creating a birth plan or given support on how to do it. 🗣️ That's something we need to change!

If you're curious about how a birth plan can support you in having a beautiful birth experience, or if you need help putting one together, I'm here for you. 🙌 Send me a DM to learn more about Birth Mapping sessions. Let's empower you to have the birth you deserve! 💕👶🌈

🌟 Gratitude is in the air as I eagerly await the start of our September Hypnobirthing Classes! It's a privilege to witness the transformation of Mamas and their birth partners as they step into their power, embracing a positive and calm birthing experience.

So, here I share with you 5 simple ways to create an optimal birthing environment:

1️⃣ Keep The Lights Dim: Keeping the ambiance gentle and dim can work wonders. Dim lighting triggers the release of melatonin, which synergises with oxytocin to promote more efficient contractions. Additionally, melatonin supports the release of endorphins – our body's natural pain relief (Remember, endorphins are 20-40 times more potent than Morphine).

2️⃣ Play Soft Calming Music: Did you know that our brains process pain and music using the same neural pathways? By filling those pathways with soothing music, we reduce the receptors available to process pain. Also, associating certain music with calm comforting feelings. This not only benefits mothers but everyone in the room.

3️⃣ Be Picky With Who Is In The Room With You: This is YOUR time, Mama! It's perfectly okay to set boundaries. Well-meaning friends and family may inadvertently bring their fears and energy into the birthing space. To protect the atmosphere you're cultivating, have open conversations and set boundaries well in advance. This applies to your caregivers too. If you're not in sync with your midwife, doula, or OB, you have every right to make a change.

4️⃣ Pop That Atomiser On: Certain essential oils can promote calmness, relaxation, and anxiety relief while potentially boosting oxytocin levels. They also serve as anchors, helping you transition from your mind to your body – precisely where you need to be during birth. Dive deeper into this topic on my blog:
https://maidenmeetsmother.com.au/support-your-pregnancy-and-birth-with-essential-oils/

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Mindset Matters in Pregnancy and Birth

Have you ever heard the saying, "The mind is a powerful thing"? It's true, and nowhere is this more evident than in pregnancy and birth.

Your mindset can have a big impact on your birth experience. If you go into labor with a negative mindset, you're more likely to experience fear, anxiety, and pain. This can lead to a more difficult and intervention-heavy birth.

On the other hand, if you have a positive mindset, you're more likely to experience calmness, confidence, and empowerment. This can lead to a more natural and positive birth experience.

So how can you cultivate a positive mindset for birth? Here are a few tips:

✨Educate yourself about childbirth. The more you know about what to expect, the less fearful you'll be.
🙋‍♀️Find a supportive partner or doula. Having someone who believes in you and can help you stay calm and focused can make a big difference.
🧘‍♀️Practice relaxation techniques. Meditation, yoga, and deep breathing can help you stay calm and centered during labor.
🎋Visualize a positive birth experience. Picture yourself giving birth in a relaxed and calm environment. See yourself feeling confident and empowered.

Remember, your mindset is powerful. It can have a big impact on your birth experience. So choose to believe in yourself and your body. Choose to have a positive mindset. And choose to have a beautiful birth.

P.S. Think of childbirth like golf. If you get in your head, you're more likely to shank your drive. But if you stay focused and positive, you're more likely to hit a hole-in-one. The same is true for childbirth. So keep your head in the game and have a beautiful birth!

A beautiful share from a past amazing Hypnobirthing Mama! 🥰

I have 2 more spots remaining for a couple who are wanting to be more informed, empowered, supported and prepared for their birth.

Want to know more?

Reach out for a complimentary complimentary chat ❤️

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There are so many myths out their about labour and birth that we still believe as gospel because unfortunately a lot of them are shared by the people we are meant to trust most.

🌼This is why discernment is so important
🌼This is why education is so important
🌼This is why empowering women to speak up and ask questions is so important
🌼This is why mother-centric care is so important
🌼This is why advocacy is so important
🌼This is why birth plans are so important
🌼This is why research into various reputable sources are important
🌼This is why a woman knowing her rights are important

The more we can create and facilitate a safe space for mamas to have healthy conversations with their caregivers and be able to ask questions and ask questions again and then ask them again !

The better we can equip her to stand in her power and truth and debunk this crap🙏

Want to hear more myths ?
Comment below 👇

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 😍

I am expanding my Hypnobirthing Australia | Positive Birth Program F2F Group Class locations

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬.au

Excited to be a part of a superb collective of like-minded practitioners, Midwives and facilitators all with a common goal to support and nourish women deeply on their conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood journey 😍

I am still offering F2F group classes in the bayside area,virtual 1:1 sessions, and private in home classes Melbourne-Wide

My next class .au is
Sunday 13th Aug +
Sunday 20th Aug

Spots are limited to ensure an intimate and deeply supportive setting.

Visit www.maidenmeetsmother.com.au/hypnobirthing to learn more

Or book in a complimentary discovery call to see if Hypnobirthing is right for you and ask about my other dates/locations❤️🙏

Endorphins the hormone of Pleasure and our body’s natural pain relief. It can also regulate the pace of your labour.

We release copious amounts of endorphins during labour and levels steadily rise in unmedicated births.

Studies have shown a sharp drop in endorphin levels when epidurals and opioid medications are used.

The more relaxed and calm a woman is through childbirth, the more endorphins she produces.

How do we become better friends with our endorphins? 😍

✨Light Touch Massage Promotes the release of endorphins
✨Kissing your Birth Partner
✨No unnecessary people or chatter in the room
✨Avoid unnecessary intervention and medication if not needed
✨Do what feels good.

As part of the Positive Birth Program, I also take you through a self-hypnosis process where we anchor touch to signal the body to release a rush of endorphins … how great is that!

Your body is perfectly designed to birth 🤰

What will you and your Birth Partner be learning ?

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭

-Introduction to the positive mindset of hypnobirthing
-How our brain is wired to birth
-The role of our caregivers
- Mind/Body connection
-What is self-hypnosis and how will we use it for birthing?
-Our hormones are our friends
-Understanding the physiology behind birthing
Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome
-Causes of Fear (including history) and how it affects our labour
-Re-programming the Subconscious
-The language for empowered birthing
-The Power of Affirmations
-Birthing Environment

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡

-Self-hypnosis tracks
-Birth music
-Conditioning with scent
-Hypnotic anchors and triggers
Releasing endorphins through massage & touch
-Acupressure techniques for pregnancy, birth & breastfeeding
-Visualisations for pregnancy, labour & birthing
-The importance of facial relaxation
Relaxation Breathing: a skill for life
-Surge Breathing: the best tool ever!
-Techniques to help make your surges more comfortable
-The ‘urge’ to push/bear down – Breathing/Bearing down

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠

-Bonding with baby
-Choices in maternity care
-Birth Preferences: having open communication with your caregivers
-Knowledge is power: researching common interventions & procedures
-Questions to ask, to assist in making informed decisions
-Birth partner as advocate
-'Guess date’: a normal range of pregnancy
-Inductions: things you’re not always told
-Achieving a natural start to labour
-Maintaining a healthy diet
-Preparing the body: staying active
-Optimising baby's position
-Breech or Posterior: options & positions
-Instant relaxation techniques
-Self-hypnosis, meditation and deep relaxation techniques & scripts

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𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 🤰

Minimising them, distracting ourselves from them , thinking positively in the hope they will just go away is doing yourself a disservice Mama…because they live in the subconscious and it’s vital we get curious and bring them to the surface to be released.

How do we do that? 🤔

1: Acknowledge - It’s okay to be scared, it’s okay to feel uncertain , it’s ok to feel anxious. Acknowledge what’s coming up for you.

𝐼 𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑜 𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛.

2:Look at your fears and get curious.
To have this fear means there is a belief behind it.

-What is that belief? Write it down.

-Where did this belief come from?
Write it down. You may be surprised by your answer.

I guarantee you most of these beliefs have been inherited whether that be from a family member, a well meaning friend, and even from movies/tv/media where birth is sensationalised.

-Ask yourself: Do I want to believe this?
If not…then let’s upgrade the belief!

I want you to now rewrite your list and instead with the upgraded belief.

This now becomes your list of affirmations. 🙌🏻
The subconscious loves repetition. Place your list somewhere you will see every day and read them, read them again & again.

It’s important to mention sometimes our fears come from a lack of information and this is why birth preparation and planning is vital🙏

𝐼𝑡 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜:

✨learn how your body is perfectly designed for birth
✨Make informed decisions about your care and any intervention that may be presented
✨Communicate how your caregiver team can best support you.
✨Create an environment that is optimal for birthing

The list goes on…

Let’s bring the fear out of the dark and transmute it.

I encourage and invite you to do the exercise above 👆 and let me know how you go and if you called to I’d love for you to in the comments below write your New belief about birth and let’s curate a list together ❤️

I will start…

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧. -𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨

Thank you to each and every woman who welcomed me to be a part of their matrescence journey. My heart if filled with joy to witness your growth , strength , power , softness and unfolding as you journeyed from Maiden to Mother ❤️

And thank you to all the women who have held space for me as I deepen my own learning , growth and healing.

Together as women we rise.🙏

I look forward to what 2023 will bring in my work and journey. I look forward to continuing to be a midwife to the reawakening of the feminine and the healing of birth culture in our society.

With love ,
Suzy
Maiden Meets Mother

Proud to be a practitioner with Hypnobirthing Australia and supporting women to feel empowered and prepared for birth.

Check out one my blog re-shared by Hypnobirthing Australia here:

https://hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au/words-matter-especially-in-labour-birth/

“If a woman doesn’t look like a Goddess during labor, then someone isn’t treating her right.”
— Ina May Gaskin

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Language creates worlds and the more we can share ,speak, acknowledge and normalise the very real challenges and transformation that takes place when not only woman transitions into motherhood but first conceptualises motherhood, then the more we can provide the support and care she needs

Hearing a woman regain trust in her body and build strength in her connection to self and her values is all the testimonial I need to hear 🙏

𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 - 𝑵𝒐𝒖𝒏 -𝑶𝒙𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚

“𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.”

During labour, you and your birth partner will be presented with options & important decisions to be made for both you & your baby.

It can be challenging to think in a quick-moving environment where staff are looking to you for your quick consent.

Now on top of this… let’s add the natural heightening of emotions as well as the natural uncertainty and fear you may be experiencing.

So…..how can you make an informed decision vs a rash decision when it feels like the pressure is on? 🤷‍♀️

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑩.𝑹.𝑨.𝑰.𝑵 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏. 🧠

In the absence of an emergency, this acronym can support you to ask the right questions to support both you and your birth partner to make a more informed decision.

𝐁- 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬- What are the benefits to mum & baby
𝐑- 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 What are the risks to mum & baby?
𝐀-𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 What are the alternatives?
𝐈-𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 What is my gut feeling telling me?
𝐍- 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 What happens if we do Nothing? Can we have more time?

Want to learn more tools you can use to feel empowered in your birthing choices?

Visit our website to learn more about the Hypnobirthing Australia | Positive Birth Program and have the birthing experience you desire and deserve (link in comments).

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐈 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝-𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝. 🌸⁠
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𝐓𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: ⁠
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𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐚𝐮/𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐬/𝐞𝐜𝐨-𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧-𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬-𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠/𝐡𝐨𝐰-𝐜𝐚𝐧-𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥-𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐬-𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭-𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧-𝐬-𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐲. ⁠
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We cannot foresee how the day will unfold & birth in & of itself beckons us to surrender to our body. A body beautifully designed to birth⁠
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𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍...𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒌𝒆𝒚🔑⁠
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🏵️Preparation is Empowerment⁠
🏵️Preparation brings Certainty ⁠
🏵️Preparation gives us choices⁠
🏵️Preparation advocates⁠
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Preparation allows us to meet our baby calmly no matter how they choose to come into the world & gives us the tools to support our body to birth & approach our birthing day from a place of empowerment.⁠
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We don't know what we don't know & if our only exposure towards birth is from what we see on TV & movies, where false narratives are spun for shock value, it's easy to see why fear can take over and we start to distrust our own capabilities.⁠
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𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆:⁠
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🏵️Childbirth Education Classes such as Hypnobirthing⁠
🏵️Birth Mapping (plan) -Know your options & effectively communicate with your caregiver team your decisions ⁠
🏵️ Learn how to create your physical environment optimal for birth⁠
🏵️Connect with your birth partner about the postpartum period. Connect around how you both feel, what support you both may need & what steps you can put in place.⁠
🏵️Reach out to a professional to support you MAMA not only physically but emotionally too as you embark on this monumental transition⁠
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𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐌 𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭⁠
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https://maidenmeetsmother.com.au/

I love collaborating with like-minded souls who bring their special magic to supporting women in having a positive birth experience and being a part of midwifing birth culture. Thank you Best Birth Co.

🌟 NEW STOCKSIT ANNOUCEMENT 🌟

She supports women during pre-conception, pregnancy, birth & postpartum to dissolve self-limiting beliefs, own your truth and feel confident as you navigate the emotional reality of pregnancy birth & motherhood.

Are you ready to feel empowered and give birth to your most authentic self?

Suzy's unique pregnancy coaching offers Hypnobirthing classes Australia-wide and will leave you feeling empowered and ready to have the positive birth experience you want and deserve! For the maiden ready to meet the mother within.

She supports women during pre-conception, pregnancy, birth & postpartum to dissolve self-limiting beliefs, own their truth and feel confident as they navigate the emotional reality of pregnancy birth & motherhood.

And she is also a certified Mama Rising Facilitator! So she can support you on your matrescence journey & beyond.

Suzy is part of our Birth Worker Community and is based in Melbourne, VIC. Learn more about Maiden Meets Mother and the other incredible Birth Workers by checking out our Birth Worker & Stockist Directory - link in Bio.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡!

Dear Mama to be….

Your little one is growing inside you without conscious direction or thought. Your body has supported, homed and nourished your baby’s growth and development all these months.

So when did we start to believe that our body suddenly didn’t know how to finish the job?

New blog:
To read more…head to:

https://maidenmeetsmother.com.au/you-are-perfectly-designed-for-birth/

Maiden Meets Mother updated their address.

Wonderful feedback from an incredible Mama to be! It was such an honour to support this beautiful woman and her birth partner and remind her of the wisdom and power her body holds. 🥰
You've so got this Mama and I'm looking forward to hearing your birth story! xx

〰️ 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆〰️

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How affirmations support you during pregnancy & labour (in comments sections)

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲

We are more than our physical bodies .

Mamas you will experience a shift on every level of your being… some will feel subtle, whilst others will feel like your whole world is rocked.

You will be stretched…you will be pulled and you will also find a new strength and love you didn’t know was possible ❤️

🙏It’s okay to not feel okay
🙏It’s okay to rest
🙏It’s okay to reach out for support
🙏It’s okay to take your time

The birth of your child is also the birth you, and as you allow your little one to learn about themselves, others and the big world… I encourage you too also dear Mama turn this kindness and grace inwards towards yourself…for you matter too❤️

They tell us how to grow a baby. What to eat.
What not to eat. What vitamins to take and what bras to buy. Allll the prenatal yoga moves to do.

But they forget to tell us how to put ourselves back together once that baby is born.
They forget to tell us how we might feel like we’re drifting.
Afloat. Alone. On a life raft with leaky breasts and sore stitches and a tiny little being dependent upon us for survival.
They forget to tell us how weird and wild it feels to have loose organs shifting about inside of us. How there will be so much softness still.

I get it. You don’t want to startle us. You don’t want us to be scared about what’s ahead.
But….a little heads up would be helpful
We’re brave enough for the truth.
And those things you find so scary- loose skin and leaky breasts and big feelings- we might just be bold enough to welcome them.
To see the beauty there.

So here’s the truth mama-
Your pelvic floor will probably need work and attention. You’ll have to put in some effort to regain that muscle strength, no matter how gentle your birth. Your breasts and belly will probably never be the same. Love them anyway. Love than more than before!! Celebrate them! Buy bras that make you feel sexy. Then move on.

Your identity and sense of self will change radically. Buckle up for the ride. You’ve got this. Your partnership and friendships and general relationship with the outside world might feel foreign for awhile. Or forever. Those relationships might crack and break under the weight of new parenthood. Live your truth. Leave the rest behind. In love.

The whole world might feel shaken up.
You’ll probably feel shaky and raw
That’s normal (they just forgot to tell you.)

You’re new here. In this skin. In this role. In this love. You’ll find your way. You’ll find your rhythm. It will all fall into place- with time.
Until then- breathe.
As deeply as you can.
Drink your tea before it gets cold.
If you can.
Rest -
whenever you can.
And love on your new self.
As deeply as you can.