Gentle Harmonies Birth Education

04/24/2026

Just hanging around… waiting for someone who wants to talk about birth with me. 🤷‍♀️

04/23/2026

Fall seems SO far away! If you’re considering having a doula support you for your labor and birth, start booking your consultations now!

Finding a doula who you vibe with is one of the most important parts of these consultations.

Your doula should be…
🌻knowledgeable
🌻experienced
🌻and a strong member of you birth team

But also someone you feel safe and comfortable with!

Who’s on your support team?!

04/23/2026

This is so very interesting! And absolutely reinforces the concept that using the senses to create a feeling of safety plays a major role in how we feel about our birth experiences after the fact.

BIRTH ENVIRONMENT a new Danish study
Exploring the significance of multisensory birthing rooms for the parental couples birth experience: a qualitative study

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877575626000352

04/20/2026

Birth plans work! The Role of Birth Plan in Shaping Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials..... "Birth plans were associated with a higher likelihood of normal vaginal delivery (RR 3.22; 95% CI 1.49–6.95; p = 0.003) and increased odds of early breastfeeding (RR 3.68; 95% CI 1.48–9.15; p = 0.005)... Conclusions: Birth plans may be associated with improved maternal outcomes, including increased rates of vaginal delivery, and early breastfeeding. The overall evidence suggests birth plans as a strategy to promote a more respectful childbirth."
https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/a-2849-7990
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04/20/2026

I am SO excited to now be offering Body Ready Method® 1:1 assessments and prenatal sessions! I have seen the Body Ready Method® tools work in the moment to help move labor along, but addressing these factors prenatally has benefits, too!

Body Ready Method® is based on 5 pillars: Upper Body Mobility, Core, Pelvis,
Pelvic floor and Movement Patterns. Incorporating these pillars into your
movement during pregnancy can help you
o Have a more efficient birth
o Minimize pregnancy aches and pains
o Optimize recovery
o Minimize unnecessary abdominal separation and pelvic floor dysfunction
o Optimize pelvic floor responsiveness
o Work smarter not harder!
As a certified Body Ready Method® pro
o I have a deep understanding of how to help you prepare for your desired birth.
o I can help you address and minimize pregnancy related aches and pains
o I can support you in experiencing a smooth transition into recovery and
postpartum.

Prepare your body for birth prenatally with 1:1 Body Ready Method® sessions tailored just for you!

04/19/2026

The list forgot home birth.....BUT! Its a good list.

You do not need a crib or a changing table or cute clothes or a fancy stroller.....

04/19/2026

❤️ Not a surprise, but the confirmation is nice!

A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes.

Key Maternal Outcomes:

More vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC): For every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 additional VBACs compared with those without doula care.

Higher postpartum follow-up attendance: 5 to 6 more per 100 received postpartum office visits.

Key Neonatal / Infant Outcomes

Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates: Babies whose families had doula support were more likely to breastfeed exclusively.

Fewer preterm births (and early preterm births): Doula-supported births showed a reduction in preterm birth rates.

In short, the study links doula care with improvements in birth outcomes — across birth mode (more VBACs), infant health (less prematurity), and early infant care (breastfeeding, postpartum follow-up).

Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/11/evidence-for-doulas-new-ajog-study-finds-doulas-improve-outcomes/

04/17/2026

Classes begin June 14!

Register at www.gentleharmonies.com/hypnobirthing

Continuing our FAQ series.

HypnoBirthing is simple, but it's also complex, mutil-faceted, and unique enough that sometimes it's hard to wrap your head around.

What questions have you been asked about HypnoBirthing? We'll be sure to get them answered.

04/17/2026

I recommend BRM® programs because they help you:
Ease pregnancy aches and pains
Have a more efficient birth
Minimize common birth injuries
Heal properly after delivery

What makes BRM® exceptional:
✨ Evidence-based, cutting-edge techniques
✨ Programs for every stage (pregnancy, birth, recovery)
✨ Clear, step-by-step guidance
✨ Lifetime access to all materials and updates
✨ Support from a community of birth professionals

Choose from three targeted programs:
🤰 Body Ready Prenatal: Own your pregnancy (and prep for an easier birth)
👶 Body Ready Birth: Rock your birth
🌟 Body Ready Postpartum: Recover faster
Click the link in my bio to learn more about these game-changing programs!

Link in bio

04/16/2026

You can use your HSA funds for HypnoBirthing!

www.gentleharmonies.com/hypnobirthing

Continuing our FAQ series.

HypnoBirthing is simple, but it's also complex, mutil-faceted, and unique enough that sometimes it's hard to wrap your head around.

What questions have you been asked about HypnoBirthing? We'll be sure to get them answered.

04/10/2026