birth journey
sessions that empower & enrich your instincts of birth
birth journey
mentoring sessions
birth is a sacred threshold, and pregnancy asks us to cross through many gates that prepare us for this unique & deeply felt life experience. i will walk with you through these gateways as we gently explore your intuition & desires to bring your baby into this world
“it has been amazing having emma support us on our journey through our second pregnancy. emma’s calm, confident and reassuring approach made us feel at ease right from the beginning. we were supported in our own home which allowed us to feel completely comfortable and able to be as open & relaxed with emma as we wanted.
i am excited at the prospect of birthing our baby soon. thank you emma!”
— second time mama, billingshurst
what is involved during birth journey sessions?
these private 1:1 sessions are held across the phases of your pregnancy, depending on where you are, this can begin in the first, second or third trimester.
each time we meet there will be space for you to give voice to your inner feelings as you move toward your birthing time. we will share beautiful rituals to mark the deeper ripening of your pregnancy, perhaps through mandalas, flower essences or creating a piece of birth art.
i aim to share with you, through embodied connection, various practices & resources that will nurture your confidence & belief in your intuitive birthing instincts.
the birth journey is rooted in a fundamental understanding of birth physiology, birthing cultures, hypnobirthing, polyvagal theory, biomechanics, hormonal balance & a respect for birth as a sacred rite of passage.
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unveiling your birth story; understanding modern birth culture & how it may influence your outcomes; building resilience; the ancestry of birth
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exploring the ways you currently embody your emotional responses; learning & unlearning reactions to stress, nurturing the heart ~ womb connection
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acknowledging birth as a sacred act; exploring birth art; the wheel of emotions; barriers & boundaries to embracing our birth potential
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understanding the phases of birth; what each phase asks of you & how you can respond; supporting birth ~ within & without; creating a map for your birth journey
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drawing in all of your learning; how you can sustain your energy for birth; floral essences & plant allies for labour & postpartum; massage & supporting techniques for the physical act of birth; crossing the threshold to postpartum
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a special time to celebrate you & your pregnancy journey before you cross the threshold; tending to your physical needs by anointing, bathing & massage. this can be private, with partner or an intimate circle
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a visit to you once your baby is earthside! i will come with a postpartum wellness package & spend time to share some guidance in those early days with your newborn
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the last session will offer a closing ceremony with herbs, smudging, rebozo & womb massage to honour & close your birth journey
the birth journey includes up to 8 sessions, 2 of which are held once your baby is in your arms.
i would love to be a part of your journey, emma x
kind words from first time parents, dorking
“emma is a fantastic source of insight and knowledge. we have massively benefited from our course with her and I feel much more prepared and ready to trust in my body's ability to birth our baby.
the combination of breath work, movement, massage and the explanations of the physical processes of labour has improved our confidence considerably.
we also felt emma was generous, kind, and really invested in our experience - she went above and beyond our expectations. we would recommend nama mama to any parents to be!”
