Gentle Birth Method treatments are physiologically designed for each stage of pregnancy, focusing on different systems as needed. 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 incorporates lymphatic drainage using Joseph B. Stephenson’s Creative Healing techniques. This gentle yet effective hands-on massage restores energy flow and includes Bowen technique moves for pelvic release. The treatment begins with lymphatic drainage of the upper back and neck, followed by abdominal toning and drainage, and specific treatments on the pancreas to improve digestion and balance blood sugars.

Micro-movements promote pelvic muscle awareness and breathing, releasing pelvic ligaments for optimal fetal positioning and engagement. This helps mothers connect with their natural pelvic expansion for an easier birth experience. Classes, taught by Birthlight's Ingrid Lewis, incorporate Alexander Technique awareness and a 30-minute GBM Hypnobirth ‘The Gowri Way’ session.

Details:

Location: Online Live Classes

Time: Wednesdays, 6 PM - 7:30 PM

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

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

Reflexology is a deeply relaxing and effective therapeutic foot massage that targets precise reflex points to prepare mothers for birth.

Pregnancy reflexology offers whole-body benefits, relieving pregnancy symptoms, reducing stress, boosting energy, and cleansing the lymphatic and digestive systems.

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 complements the Gentle Birth Method by fostering holistic well-being in pregnancy. Through customised diet, herbs, and lifestyle adjustments, it balances body and mind, promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing maternal and infant health. Ayurvedic practices also support detoxification and hormonal balance, creating a harmonious environment for pregnancy and birth.

From 36 weeks, 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.

Twice-weekly rectal enemas from 36 weeks can reduce rectal oedema, soothe pelvic tissues, and improve comfort during the second stage of labour.

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.