The Brilliant Birth Club

The Brilliant Birth Club Award winning hypnobirthing courses and pregnancy classes in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City and online.

I hadn't realised it, but this is what I've been doing all along.Creating and nurturing space where brilliant women can ...
04/09/2024

I hadn't realised it, but this is what I've been doing all along.

Creating and nurturing space where brilliant women can safely share their voice and give a somewhere for their stories to live outwith their bodies.

Magic.

I have a really clear memory from when I was expecting my little boy. Sat in my garden in South Wales, with my dog resti...
24/08/2024

I have a really clear memory from when I was expecting my little boy. Sat in my garden in South Wales, with my dog resting her head in my lap, that Summer I read everything about motherhood and parenting. I looked around this amazing life and was so excited to share it with the little person I was yet to meet. I really was in love with my life. I had it all figured out!

And here I am, writing to you from Scotland. South Wales a distant memory, my dog lives in my heart and that little baby goes to school next year. I always thought my kid would go to school, but the rest of it... NONE OF THAT was really in the plan.

I want to be really honest with you here – it’s not just the outside stuff that has changed. I have changed. No matter how many parenting books I read, I needed to be it to know it. I needed to meet her.

In straddling the space and time between wanting and mothering I got to know the mother that I am meant to be. She’s more cautious than the me before motherhood. She has less patience than I imagined. She’s loving and great at games but has to work at play. She is passionate and courageous. She is tired and over-stimulated and she hasn’t and won’t ever stop learning.

It's no secret that motherhood can push us to our edges and THAT is where the learning is. In the discomfort, with cracked ni***es and sleep deprivation and a love that you have never felt in your whole life before… that is where we meet ourselves reborn.

I firmly believe that we are all trying to be the best mother that we can be. That, dear friends, is not up for debate here.
But I also believe that we spend so much of our time comparing the mother we are with the mother that we thought we would be that we miss out on truly getting to know ourselves anew.

I challenge you to get to know the mother that you are.

And then I challenge you to love her.

Spaces are limited in The Motherhood Effect. It is a a space where we can build trust and hold each other gently and navigate our truths with tenderness.
As always, drop into my DMs with your questions and I am so grateful for you being here.

Lara-Jo x

If you have a question that hasn't been answered here, please do reach out with it.There is no such thing as a silly que...
21/08/2024

If you have a question that hasn't been answered here, please do reach out with it.
There is no such thing as a silly question, only an unanswered one... And if you are thinking it, someone else might be too.

Lara-Jo x



Is this only for first-time mums?
No! Second, third, fourth or more time mums are so welcome here. I believe that with each baby we birth a new version of ourselves and every version of you deserves this loving tender space to be.

My child is older than 1, can I still come?
This space has been designed with mums of under one in mind because of the logistics of the weekly calls. Babies will be welcome to join the circles and we will have measures in place to hold them in circle with. It is really important for the safety of everyone in the call that we can talk openly and freely and that might be challenging with older children in earshot.
If you have childcare at the times of the weekly circles and you feel that this space would be supportive to your motherhood journey, then you will be welcome to join us.

Do I have to share in circle?
I have never held a circle where someone has shared unwillingly. You will be invited to participate in a “welcome question” and it is strongly recommended that you do so but as with all of my work your participation and what you take and what you leave is entirely up to you.

I can’t make all of the circles, will they be recorded?
I swithered on this, back and forth so much! But I have looked to my own experience of recorded circles, and I have decided that these will be recorded with the promise that they will only be uploaded to the private community chat. They will never be shared out with that group. I have found so much learning in witnessing other women in circle and it is a real privilege to do so.

ITTT’S HHHEEERRREEE!!!!🦋The Motherhood Effect has been sooooo long in the making. I remember talking about this when I ...
19/08/2024

ITTT’S HHHEEERRREEE!!!!

🦋The Motherhood Effect has been sooooo long in the making. I remember talking about this when I FIRST finished my circle facilitation training back in June 2023.
Since then, I’ve held a number of one-off mothers’ circles and what I have been longing for is something so much deeper. A deeper connection held over a longer period of time that allows us to explore a multitude of facets of motherhood. Knowing that we are never just the moment, but the moment is all that we have I know that this is the type of offering that new mothers yearn for.

I also believe that there is exploration to be done in between circles and that is where the private community support chat will be invaluable. (Honestly, this offering is worth it for the group chat alone.) This will be so much more than just a group chat though.

As an experienced postpartum expert and women's circle facilitator, I will be available in the chat to respond, offer support or signpost on Mondays from 1 – 7pm, Wednesday from 1pm – 7pm, Saturday from 12 – 7pm. I’ll be dropping little reflections in there, journaling prompts and facilitating a rounded experience as you take the time to explore a newly birthed version of you.

I can’t wait to get to know you.

As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to me in DMs.
And link in bio to book!

Lara-Jo x

ITTT’S HHHEEERRREEE!!!!🦋The Motherhood Effect has been sooooo long in the making. I remember talking about this when I ...
19/08/2024

ITTT’S HHHEEERRREEE!!!!

🦋The Motherhood Effect has been sooooo long in the making. I remember talking about this when I FIRST finished my circle facilitation training back in June 2023.
Since then, I’ve held a number of one-off mothers’ circles and what I have been longing for is something so much deeper. A deeper connection held over a longer period of time that allows us to explore a multitude of facets of motherhood. Knowing that we are never just the moment, but the moment is all that we have I know that this is the type of offering that new mothers yearn for.

I believe there is exploration to be done in between circles and that is where the private community support chat will be invaluable. (Honestly, this offering is worth it for the group chat alone.)

As an experienced postpartum expert and circle facilitator, I will be available in the chat to respond, offer support or signpost on Mondays from 1 – 7pm, Wednesday from 9am – 7pm, Saturday from 12 – 7pm. I’ll be dropping little reflections in there, prompts and facilitating a rounded experience as you take the time to explore a newly birthed version of you.

I can’t wait to get to know you.

As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to me in DMs.
And link In bio to book!
Lara-Jo x

Well hello you absolute dream-boat! 🛥️ And welcome. Welcome to the place on the internet where I turn up imperfectly an...
14/06/2024

Well hello you absolute dream-boat! 🛥️ And welcome. Welcome to the place on the internet where I turn up imperfectly and often irregularly to share with you all about life as sister, daughter, mother and other.

Here’s what you need to know.

🤰I run birth preparation programmes for expectant mothers and sometimes fathers for the parents who want to tap into their BRILLIANCE. These aren’t any birth prep courses, these are the ones infused with a whole lot of awe-struck and a lot of awe-some for the absolutely earth-shattering and staggering yet sometimes quite boring biggest event of your life. If you don’t already know it, let me be the first to tell you, birth is brilliant because you are brilliant and THIS IS THE HOME OF THE BRILLIANT BIRTH CLUB.

Next up, drum roll please… 🥁 I run magical women’s circles under the guise of Candlelit Connections. These evenings are a sumptuous reimagining of a girls’ night in – authentically co-created and loving held. Candlelit Connections is where we show up for ourselves and each other, each evening as unique as each of the women who dazzle us with their presence. Here, the only expectation is to listen. There will be an invitation to share but I trust that those who choose to step into the space will take exactly what they need for they are exactly where they should be. 🟠⭕

🌳 Finally, using somatic practise and drawing on the art of storytelling I offer birth reflections for any woman who would like to be witnessed in her own retelling of her birth story. These gentle and tender session are a love note to those who have walked the path of pregnancy and crossed the birthing portal and brought their babes Earthside.

However you’ve found me, whatever you need… drop into the DMs and announce that you are here. I LOVE A NATTER! I love to be here. And I can’t wait to see what this next phase of the internet has to offer.

Love Lara-Jo x
(online and irl) ♎️

This offering is so dear to me because in my world, (the world that I dream about) this is the type of care that is offe...
28/03/2024

This offering is so dear to me because in my world, (the world that I dream about) this is the type of care that is offered as standard. I want so much for us. For us all. I want us to unashamedly take what we need. And I believe that sometimes what we need is simply space and time.

And so to share with you my intention, it is not to rush you. If you have ben intrigued, but you are not quite ready, that is OK. You will find your time and you will find your way. But if you are ready to take this step with me, I would be so honoured to walk alongside you on this part of your motherhood journey.

Link in bio to book. There's a few days left to secure your space.

Lara-Jo x

The ancient ritual of storytelling is fundamental to healing. I use the principles of the sharing circle to create a be...
23/03/2024

The ancient ritual of storytelling is fundamental to healing. I use the principles of the sharing circle to create a beautiful space for you show up for yourself in an online 1-2-1 environment. My intention with this offering is to give you the opportunity to honestly and authentically name your birth story. With no judgement and no expectation. You will be met with curiosity and encouragement - there is an art to listening and power in witnessing and with this package, there is the potential to cultivate kindness to you.

This package supports the postpartum healing journey without offering a fix. As you navigate recent postpartum or if you are many years after your experience of birth this package is an invitation to hold space for any of the emotions that you may be experiencing. Fear, joy, anger, shame, awe... It is all welcome here.

Link in bio to book.

Lara-Jo x

Someone recently said to me that isn't it annoying how the simplest things really do work. So this is some food for tho...
21/03/2024

Someone recently said to me that isn't it annoying how the simplest things really do work. So this is some food for thought. Some things to think about and when you are done with the thinking do them. These aren't bound to those early weeks or months after having a baby. You can do them any time. You can do them all the time.

It is never a bad time to show yourself some love.

Lara-Jo x

When we have experienced something difficult there are variations in the ways that our mind and body tries to recover.On...
18/03/2024

When we have experienced something difficult there are variations in the ways that our mind and body tries to recover.

One way is by disassociating - the brain tries to shut down the memories of that event in order to protect you from further trauma. But trauma doesn't live only in our brains. It lives in our bodies - in our nervous systems. Panic attacks, headaches, body tension.. the list is extensive.

You have to consider a full mind/body approach when healing from childbirth. Traumatic or not. It is an experience that changes both our minds and bodies and your recovery is important.

You are important.

Limited spaces available for birth reflections. Booking window until 31st of March 2024.

Lara-Jo x

Birth reflections is a safe, supportive space to allow your experience of birth to be heard and witnessed in whatever wa...
14/03/2024

Birth reflections is a safe, supportive space to allow your experience of birth to be heard and witnessed in whatever way is true for you.

In session 1 and through trauma-informed practise you will be guided through a grounding exercise and invited to share your birth story in a space free from judgement and resolution in a 1 2 1 online environment.

You will then have the opportunity to do some of your "work" to deepen your healing process and before coming back together in the second session to explore your process and signpost any further practises.

Booking window is open until 31st of March 2024.

Birth Reflections has been loving crafted after lots of soul searching and deep and meaningful "work" on myself. To use ...
12/03/2024

Birth Reflections has been loving crafted after lots of soul searching and deep and meaningful "work" on myself. To use an analogy that I love, I have nurtured the soil from where a little seedling was trying to grow as women reached out to me and asked for a birth debrief. This is an area of women’s work which is sorely underserved but I have taken the time and have now confidently arrived at the thing that I truly believe will serve women in all phases of postpartum life.

Months or years after meeting their babies.

This package is a unique blend of space holding, exploration and suggested activity to support women to process their birth story in a way that they are able to. I cannot tell you exactly how you feel at the end of your sessions, and I certainly can’t tell you that you will be cured of difficult emotions. But through trauma-informed practise you will begin to release your birth story and identify some of the ways that you can deepen your recovery from childbirth.

Who might benefit?
🌳Someone who struggles to tell their own birth story without feeling upset, angry, resentful or a number of other difficult emotions.

🌳Someone who is constantly reliving their birth story or alternatively trying to ignore it.

🌳Someone who feels envy or discomfort at hearing other people's positive birth stories.

🌳Someone who had a positive experience of birth but is struggling to express other feelings around their feeding journey, conception, or motherhood.

🌳Someone who is struggling to reconnect with their body, themselves, or their partner after birth.

🌳Someone who is worried about growing their family further because they are struggling to move past the thought of birth.

I recommend that you are a minimum of 8 weeks post-partum before booking.

Does that sound like you?
This package includes 2 x 60-minute, private online sessions. You will receive booking instructions as soon as you have made your payment. Spaces are very limited, and the booking window will close on 31st of March 2024 or when all the spaces have gone.

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£99

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