SoundBirth

03/06/2025

When planning a homebirth where siblings will be involved it’s important to get them used to the sounds you might make so they know it’s ‘normal’ and important when birthing a baby.

My girls were very prepared as you can see!

I found this beauty drawn by my second daughter Oceana when she was 7 years old and excited about her third sister being born soon…

Now she’s 20 and excited about her big sister about to have her first baby at home!

Lots of change about to happen at our house!

Stay tuned!

21/05/2025

I'm working on my book again today. I wrote the content when I first started sharing SoundBirth in 2011, and now I can add your birth stories!

I'm looking for a few sentences from birth workers and parents who used a crystal singing bowl and/or their voice as a tool during labour.

Adding real-life stories will inspire and encourage new parents in the future to use their voice, too!

If you have a story to share, to make it easier, I have created a Google Form with questions for you to answer.

Here's the link: https://forms.gle/PexMn429gLXw7YBP7

For those who submit a story that ends up in my book, I will send you a copy when it is completed!

Thank you for your support!

Nicole x

12/05/2025

Which bowl is best for you?

Do you want it to just ding and d**g occasionally to distract you (in a good way) from your overactive mind? Do you want to actively use it during childbirth as a pain relief tool? Do you want to have a daily ritual of vocalising with it to bring you into the present moment and align and energise your body's energy centres? Do you want to play a bowl at the beginning and end of a yoga session or ceremony that you facilitate? Do you want your children to learn how to set intentions with sound and make this part of their family life? Do you want to use a bowl and your voice to assist with pain management or to support you on your healing journey? Or do you want to learn how to combine severyal bowls and other high quality sound tools to create a relaxing sound journey offering?

Let me know how I can support you with sound!

I custom-make all of my 1:1 sound mentoring sessions to suit you and your needs.

PM me to make a booking today!

Sessions held in Leeming, Perth.

Nicole xx

I have a B(Mus) and 15 years experince in sound healing so I also have lots to share with you!

16/03/2025

This is an excellent article written by music therapist, Carolyn Thomas, on why vocal improvisation helps us be present, feel and release emotions, and activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

SoundBirth just adds a resonant crystal singing bowl to create a safe space for women to explore their voice during labour ... simple.

Welcome back to the blog! Last month we talked about music and mindfulness, but this month we are going a little deeper into this topic by exploring mindfulness specifically through the use of your own voice. As we know from last months' post, we know that mindfulness is a powerful tool that can hel...

26/01/2025

If you are a doula and want to learn how to add the power of sound as a supportive and effective way to support your women during labour, come and join us on the 14th Feb!

You will learn about the science behind SoundBirth and how to use a crystal singing bowl to encourage your birthing women to use their voice, if they choose to, without inhibition, so they can experience all the many benefits listed below ...

Benefits of using your voice during labour:
Natural release of oxytocin
Relaxed and open larynx = relaxed and open cervix
Activates parasympathetic nervous system
Lowers blood pressure
Increases oxygen intake
Releases pain - emotional, mental and physical
Brings woman into the present moment
Gives her something to focus on - the sounds she creates ...
She feels strong and powerful as she releases her voice ... sometimes for the first time in years...

Benefits of using a crystal singing bowl at birth:
Encourages a woman who might feel shame around making "strange noises" during contractions, to use her voice.
Gives a woman permission to use her voice as the resonant sound of the bowl "backs her up" like a choir backs up a soloist.
The sound of the bowl gives her something to focus on allowing any pain to not be so intense - the Gate Theory
She knows that someone is on the ride with her as she hears the sound of the bowl rise in volume at the beginning of a contraction and then hears it gently fade away as it subsides.

PM for more details!

25/01/2025

Are you a DOULA?

Here is a list of the ways you can support your pregnant women, birthing women and new mums after completing the "SoundBirth Doula Training"!

During Pregnancy

Outline the benefits of having a 'SoundBirth' before, during and after the birth with expectant couples in a 1:1 or workshop setting.

Facilitate the vocal toning exercises outlined in this course and discuss voice issues that may come up for them.

Teach the partner how to support the woman during labour using the crystal singing bowl and/or voice.

Practice toning with the chosen background music and crystal singing bowl so this becomes easy, natural and “normal” BEFORE the birth.

Assist with choosing background music for the birth.

Add the magic of sound to ceremonies for your pregnant women.

Facilitate simple relaxing sound journeys 1:1 or in a group setting.

During Labour

Use your voice with confidence to encourage your women to make long deep toning sounds on exhalation during each contraction.

Play your crystal singing bowl during each contraction.

Play chosen background music and be aware if the music is too loud/too soft/ too distracting/ irritating.

Be aware of the sounds in the environment and protect your client’s 'sound environment'.

Postpartum:

Encourage your new parents how to integrate sound and musical tools and activities into their life after the birth to support the bonding process, to stay calm and regain energy levels.

Add the magic of sound to any ceremonies for your new mums and their baby.

Facilitate relaxing sound journeys 1:1 or group setting.

LEARN MORE:

https://soundbirth.com.au/page/568955

Or join me in Leeming for a morning workshop on 14th Feb! PM me for details!

Looking forward to sharing this supportive tool with you!

Nicole B(Mus)
Approved Training Provider IICT

06/01/2025

If you are pregnant, discover why it is so important for your partner or other support person to be present with your contractions, by experiencing the "Sync and Sigh Exercise."

If you are pregnant, discover why it is so important for your partner or other support person to be present with your contractions, by experiencin...

14/12/2024

I've been creating affirmations to encourage women to overcome any shame around using their voice during childbirth.

Hiding your voice during labour is NOT helpful!

Yes, it may prevent uncomfortable feelings, such as shame, BUT it is also preventing you from experiencing less pain, feeling more powerful, more relaxed, more open and more connected to the birth process.

Work on being comfortable with your voice BEFORE the birth so you can draw on this natural pain management tool... YOUR VOICE!

Xmas Special for Expectant Couples: Take $100 off any SoundBirth package! Find out more: https://soundbirth.com.au/page/568806

14/12/2024

I share this link with everyone in my workshops and online courses because Jonathon Goldman's FREE 7-minute MP3 is a great way to learn the toning sounds for each chakra. It's simple, no fluff and a tool you could use every day to connect with your voice and the energy centres in your body.

I recommend doing this over playing/listening to the crystal singing bowl chakra set because you are ACTIVELY creating a sound and using your intention and focus ... rather than just passively listening.

Enjoy!

A powerful sonic chakra balancing experience from Jonathan Goldman

01/12/2024

I'm starting up a new group!

Every Friday starting 10th January 2025 pregnant women and Mum's with newborns are invited to come and chat, sing, play with instruments and be soothed by sounds!

Benefits?

Connection with other mums, bonding with baby, ideas on how to integrate music and sound into your family life to stay sane, relaxed and energised! You will also become more confident using your voice at birth and singing to soothe your baby.

What we will do?

Chat...
Sing
Play with instruments
Make up lullabies
Unwind during a sound journey
SoundBirth tips (if pregnant)

About me:

I have a classical music background and love giving mums ideas on how they can bond and stay sane during postpartum period using music and sound as tools! I have had 4 home births and raised my daughters in an attachment parenting and homeschooling way! So, if this is something you would also like to do and need some tips and support this group will suit you!

Cost: $25 per session.

Time: 10 - 11:30
Fridays

Booking essential
0419285500

23/06/2024

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