Pregnancy & Birth Preparation

Gentle Birth Method treatments are physiologically designed for each stage of pregnancy, focusing on different systems as needed to make the mother ‘birth-fit’. Practitioners realign joints and detoxify muscles to promote softness and flexibility for birth, addressing common pregnancy discomforts like back pain, nausea, and fluid retention.

Gentle Birth Method Pregnancy Massage uses Joseph B. Stephenson’s Creative Healing techniques. This gentle yet effective hands-on massage restores energy flow. The treatment begins with lymphatic drainage of the upper back and neck, followed by abdominal toning. This is followed by specific organ drainage and treatments depending on the needs of the mother and baby and the gestation.

Specialised Pregnancy Yoga series of classes, includes micro-movements a totally original way to work with pelvic muscles, helping to release pelvic ligaments for optimal fetal positioning and engagement. This helps mothers connect with their natural internal pelvic expansion for an easier birth experience. Classes, taught by Birthlight's Ingrid Lewis. The class ends with a 30-minute GBM Hypnobirth ‘The Gowri Way’ top-up session.

Details:

Location: Online Live Classes

Time: Wednesdays, 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Price: £15 per online class (Block booking discount available)

Classes included in the 4-week GBM Hypnobirth ‘The Gowri Way’ course.

Reflexology is a pinpoint therapeutic foot massage that targets precise reflex points corresponding to various areas of the body. GBM Pregnancy Reflexology offers the benefits of whole-body benefits, while our Practitioners focus on systems that get stressed during pregnancy. It is used to prevent and treat pregnancy-related conditions e.g. heartburn, insomnia.. It normalises body functions, helps with lymphatic drainage, aids digestion and improves oxygenation to the baby. It also helps to reduce stress and boost energy.

From 28 weeks the Gowri Wrap provides crucial uterine support, helping your baby achieve optimal fetal positioning for a healthier pregnancy. This wrap enhances comfort during pregnancy and significantly aids postpartum recovery, making it a valuable asset to your prenatal and postnatal care.

Ayurveda is an integral part of the Gentle Birth Method. Ayurveda is the basis of our dietary guidelines and include herbs, supplements and oils to ensure that your body is in balance, creating a harmonious environment for pregnancy and birth.

Ayurveda treatments from 36 weeks:

- Perineal and Vaginal Oiling

Prepare for childbirth by stretching and softening the lower vaginal tissues. Ayurvedic oil can help decongest the cervix, potentially easing dilation. Self-stretching or using an Epi-No may also be beneficial.

- Rectal Oil Enemas

Rectal enemas can reduce rectal oedema, soothe pelvic tissues, and improve comfort during the second stage of labour.

- Warm oil Backpacks

Warm oil back packs nourish and relax lumbo-sacral muscles and joints, providing vital energy and soothing pelvic and vaginal nerves for increased comfort during childbirth.