What you can expect:
💫A time for meeting each other, and sharing and listening to each other's experiences.
💫Time to connect with your body and your growing baby.
💫A relaxing hypnobirthing meditation to close the session.
💫Light morning tea provided.
👋Hi, I'm Megan and I'll be hosting this circle.
I'm a mother to 2 boys, a pregnancy & birth doula, and hypnobirthing educator.
I know first hand how nourishing it is to meet with other hapu mama in the local area who are going through the same things that you are on your journey towards motherhood.
Having a group of mama that you can get to know while pregnant, and into motherhood and beyond is valuable beyond words.
👉DM me to book your spot!
01/05/2023
"Reframe your negative thoughts"
I bet you've heard advice that says "be sure to replace all your negative thoughts about birth, with positive thoughts".
now I'm not saying that it's completely wrong or worthless to only focus on positive thoughts about your upcoming birth!
what I am saying, is that it's not enough just to ignore the negative thought, by placing a 'band-aid' positive thought over the top of it.
by avoiding all negative thoughts, you miss out on being able to better understand what it is you are actually anxious about, or what you actually fear.
so often, the things that (we think...) we fear, are the things that we have been told to fear! vs knowing what we actually fear.
negative thoughts, fears, concerns, and anxieties are valuable ways that you can learn more about yourself,
and learn more about the birth that you want.
it's also an incredible learning opportunity.
for example if you have fears about pain, then yes maybe a good affirmation is "I can handle anything for 1 minute" but it might also be good to learn about how your body works, and how best to facilitate your physiology so that you can work with your body through these sensations.
the real birth prep, is knowing that certain things might happen AND that you can handle them, through using coping tools, or making the decisions that you want to make in that circumstance.
ignoring your fears and anxieties isn't that helpful afterall.
being realistic about the 'negative' things that could happen, allows you to consider making decisions that reduce the risk of those things happening. and if they do happen, you have a preferred plan on how to navigate the situation.
meeting your fears head on vs sweeping them off to the side, helps to avoid situations where you might be blindsided by something you didn't know about.
this is just scratching the surface of how to work through fears and anxieties about birth, but I hope it provides some food for thought!
👋Hi, I'm Megan!
Virtual & in-person Doula in Auckland, Childbirth Educator, and mother to 2 boys!
🤩DM to with with me 1:1
01/05/2023
Pregnancy Circles are back! 🤩
A relaxed meetup with other hapū māmā who are on the same journey as you are on.
Come and take some time out for yourself to:
💫Connect with your baby.
💫Connect with your body.
💫Connect with other local māmā.
What you can expect:
💫A time for meeting each other, and sharing and listening to each other's experiences.
💫Time to connect with your body and your growing baby.
💫A relaxing hypnobirthing meditation to close the session.
💫Stay for a cuppa and chat afterwards.
👋Hi, I'm Megan and I'll be hosting this pregnancy circle.
I'm a mother to 2 boys, a pregnancy & birth doula, and hypnobirthing educator.
I know first hand how nourishing it is to meet with other pregnant mothers in your local area, who are going through the same things that you are on your journey towards motherhood.
Having a group of mama that you can get to know while pregnant, and into motherhood and beyond is valuable beyond words.
DM to book your spot.
30/03/2023
What if?
What if you leaned into the experience?
Rather than trying to escape it?
What if you could accept the sensations of birth for what they are?
Rather than trying to escape from what you think it might be like?
What if you were present with it ALL?
Birth is a unique experience every time.
The invitation is to invite yourself fully into the experience.
The way you think about birth, and the expectations you have,
charges the way you prepare for birth.
Yes birth can be
Hard
Intense
Exhausting
Painful...
And it can also be
Exhilarating
Joyful
Beautiful
Empowering...
Embrace all that birth is,
Embrace the full experience.
15/03/2023
Every single CHOICE that you make in pregnancy, will impact your birth experience.
Every choice you make will either take you CLOSER TO, or FURTHER FROM your ideal birth experience.
When making decisions, compare them back to whether they align with the type of birth that you want.
👋Hi, I'm Megan!
Virtual & in-person Doula in Auckland, Childbirth Educator, and mother to 2 boys!
My Top Birth Prep Tip is to BE CURIOUS and to QUESTION EVERYTHING.
✨I'm here to walk alongside you as you journey towards your birthing day.
✨Here to guide you back to your own knowing of what it is you truly want for your birth experience.
✨Here to help you create the space that you need, where you can explore your fears, and live out your dreams!
Current offerings:
🌟Work with me 1:1 based on your needs.
DM for more info or for a chat about how I can support you 🤩
14/03/2023
There are many things that influence your pregnancy and birth experience.
And sometimes, you just don't know what you don't know.
By asking yourself questions like
"What are my other options?"
you can start learning about the different options and possibilities available to you.
Often, it can seem that there is only one option, or one way to do things.
This may be influenced by:
the current birth culture,
your beliefs,
your expectations,
your previous experiences,
or what your care provider has recommended.
But I can assure you, that in 99% of cases, there is always another option.
Being aware of the other options can help you feel confident that you are making the decision that is best for you.
Some things you may want to consider, where a number of options/different ways of doing things exist:
Place of birth
The type of care provider you choose eg midwife vs OBGYN
Routine testing
Management of labour
Birth of your placenta
New born tests, measurements and screenings
Induction of labour
Are you aware of all your options?
👋Hi, I'm Megan! Virtual & in-person Doula, Childbirth Educator, and mother to 2 boys!
My Top Birth Prep Tip is to BE CURIOUS and to QUESTION EVERYTHING.
✨I'm here to walk alongside you as you journey towards your birthing day.
✨Here to guide you back to your own knowing of what it is you truly want for your birth experience.
✨Here to help you create the space that you need, where you can explore your fears, and live out your dreams!
Current offerings:
🌟Work with me 1:1 based on your needs.
DM for more info or for a chat about how I can support you 🤩
13/03/2023
Birth is like a narrow bridge.
A bridge that you may see in your mind, that is yours to walk, in all your power;
in all your vulnerability.
A physical bridge, that only you can pass over.
A bridge that seemingly SEPARATES you from what you are waiting for.
However, it's actually the thing that CONNECTS you to what is is you're waiting for!
There are parts of this narrow bridge that you have to walk alone.
With your support team behind you and in front of you.
There are times when no one can come with you or help you navigate the ups and downs of the bridge, however they can support you in the lead up to walking the bridge, and they can receive you as a new mother with your baby on the other side.
You leave your maiden self at one side, and emerge as a mother on the other side.
Are you nervous about having to walk the bridge of birth?
Are you excited to walk over this bridge?
How does this make you feel?
Are you ready to step into your power, to prepare to walk this bridge of birth?
👋Hi, I'm Megan!
Virtual & in-person Doula in Auckland, Childbirth Educator, and mother to 2 boys!
My Top Birth Prep Tip is to BE CURIOUS and to QUESTION EVERYTHING.
✨I'm here to walk alongside you as you journey towards your birthing day.
✨Here to guide you back to your own knowing of what it is you truly want for your birth experience.
✨Here to help you create the space that you need, where you can explore your fears, and live out your dreams!
Current offerings:
🌟Work with me 1:1 based on your needs.
DM for more info or for a chat about how I can support you 🤩
28/02/2023
❓️Why is it that most women choose hospital birth, before they have even considered homebirth?
🏠Why not choose homebirth, and know that the hospital is an option if you need it?
🫸I'm not here to tell you which option to choose.
🙌But I am here to challenge you to think about what all your options are.
Have you asked yourself these questions as part of your birth preparation?
💭What if you planned to birth at home?
💭What comes up for you when you think of birthing at home?
💭Why are you choosing to birth at hospital?
💭What do you believe the hospital can offer you, that you can't get at home?
🤘When you work with me during your pregnancy, these are the sorts of questions that I will pose, and we can explore your answers together.
Your answers will reveal your beliefs around birth, your values, your fears and your dreams.
This is where the magic happens.
This is where you realise what it really is that you want for your birth experience.
👋Hi, I'm Megan! Virtual & in-person Doula in Auckland New Zealand, Childbirth Educator, and mother to 2 boys!
My Top Birth Prep Tip is to BE CURIOUS and to QUESTION EVERYTHING.
✨I'm here to walk alongside you as you journey towards your birthing day.
✨Here to guide you back to your own knowing of what it is you truly want for your birth experience.
✨Here to help you create the space that you need, where you can explore your fears, and live out your dreams!
Current offerings:
🌟Work with me 1:1 based on your needs. In person or online.
DM for more info or for a chat about how I can support you 🤩
27/02/2023
12/02/2023
Are you resisting the internal preparation ahead of your birthing day?
What comes up for you when I tell you to stop searching for more information?
What if I told you that the real preparation is the journey back to yourself and finding out what you really want and need for this birth?
👋Hi, I'm Megan! Virtual & in-person Doula, Childbirth Educator, and mother to 2 boys!
✨I'm here to walk alongside you as you journey towards your birthing day.
✨Here to guide you back to your own knowing of what it is you truly want for your birth experience.
✨Here to help create the space you need, where you can explore your fears, and live your dreams!
Current offerings:
🌟Auckland Pregnancy Retreat 6 March 2023.
🌟6 Week Birth Preparation Container.
🌟Work with me 1:1 based on your needs.
DM for more info or for a chat about how I can support you 🤩
10/02/2023
That inkling that you have, that there is more to pregnancy and birth than just getting the baby out...
The whispers that tell you that this is the most transformational time of your life...
That feeling in your belly that you are powerful beyond imagination...
Don't ignore these signs.
Pregnancy and birth is a portal to transformation.
Are you open to being transformed?
👋Hi, I'm Megan! Virtual & in-person Doula, Childbirth Educator, and mother to 2 boys!
✨I'm here to walk alongside you as you journey towards your birthing day.
✨Here to guide you back to your own knowing of what it is you truly want for your birth experience.
✨Here to help create the space you need, where you can explore your fears, and create your dreams!
Current offerings:
🌟Auckland Pregnancy Retreat Sunday 6 March 2023.
🌟6 Week Birth Preparation Container.
🌟Work with me 1:1 based on your needs.
DM for more info or for a chat about how I can support you 🤩
09/02/2023
Go on, just do nothing.
Carve out some time with no plans, and no expectations.
Doing nothing creates space.
And in this space everything happens.
Wait and watch.
What comes up?
What needs to move through you?
What is really going on for you?
This is where the magic happens.
This is where the transformation in thinking happens.
This is where limiting beliefs are shifted.
This is the preparation.
For birth.
For motherhood.
For life.
👋Hi, I'm Megan! Virtual & in-person Doula, Childbirth Educator, and mother to 2 boys!
✨I'm here to walk alongside you as you journey towards your birthing day.
✨Here to guide you back to your own knowing of what it is you truly want for your birth experience.
✨Here to help create the space you need, where you can explore your fears, and your dreams!
Current offerings:
🌟Auckland Pregnancy Retreat 6 March 2023.
🌟6 Week Birth Preparation Container.
🌟Work with me 1:1 based on your needs.
Message for more info or for a chat about how I can support you 🤩
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HypnoBirthing® childbirth education classes with Megan in Auckland provide a way for you to fully Embrace Your Birth. A birthing philosophy where we believe that with the right education, preparation, and support, families are empowered to have a Positive Birth Experience.
5 weekly classes of 2.5 hours each, where mum, together with her birth companion, can prepare for baby’s birth-day celebration. Please get in touch or see our website for current class times and venues. Private classes available on request.
The overall effect of practicing HypnoBirthing® techniques is that birthing parents are better able to appreciate the benefits of calm birthing, making the experience a positive one for mother, baby, and birth companion—benefits that can last a life time.
You will gain an understanding of how the birthing muscles work in perfect harmony–as they were designed to–when your body is sufficiently relaxed and you trust in the birth experience.
You will learn how to achieve deep relaxation, free of the resistance that fear creates, and you will learn to use your natural birthing instincts for a calm and comfortable birth.
The method teaches you that, in the absence of fear and tension, or special medical circumstances, severe pain does not have to be an accompaniment of labor.
HypnoBirthing however, is not about getting the perfect 'hypno-birth'.
It's about being empowered, prepared and knowledgeable so that you can calmly and confidently navigate whatever turn your birth might take.
Since HypnoBirthing is therefore an approach to birth rather than a type of birth, the tools and techniques learned in HypnoBirthing could be as easily used for a cesarean birth, as they could be used at a homebirth.
“When you change the way you view birth, the way you birth will change.” - Marie F. Mongan
For more information, please visit get in touch with Megan at Embrace Your Birth, or visit the website https://www.embraceyourbirth.net/
