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The BirthSkills Book : $49.95
I wrote this book after my first pregnancy with the intention of collating all of the information I had gathered which had been useful to me in preparing for a natural birth. Essentially I had two goals in writing the book: 1) to provide women and their partners with information and tools which were easy to relate to and put into practice and would provide a clear pathway to a more positive birthing experience; and 2) ensure that the path I outlined allowed for 'plan b' so that if special circumstances arise during labour or birth and assistance is required, women feel open and accepting of the assistance and are able to look back after the birth of their baby and remember it as a positive, welcoming experience for their baby.

In The BirthSkills Book I offer an explanation of what is happening in the physical body during labour, including detailed explanation of the working of the uterus and then move on to explain the various ways in which you can work WITH your body during the process, both physically and emotionally. Throughout the book I offer tips and suggestions for birthing partners, ways to work cooperatively and collaboratively with care providers and an approach to medical assistance that avoids feelings of failure and disappointment and focuses on the end goal: health mum, healthy bub.

Examples of techniques explained in the book: physical relaxation, breathing, positioning, affirmations, self-hypnosis, visualization, massage, water. Scripts for guided relaxation and self-hypnosis are included.

An accompanying CD is available.

As a psychologist, I have written the book with resilience in mind, offering ways of approaching labour and birth feeling strong and calm, increasing resistance to post-natal depression and emotional disturbance.

As a mum, I have written the book in a way that I feel is easy to digest, with a 'take what you want and leave the rest' sentiment throughout.



The BirthSkills CD : $25.00
The BirthSkills CD (hypnosis for birth) has been designed to help you learn and achieve physical relaxation as well as helping you to prepare emotionally for welcoming your baby. The benefits of physical relaxation during pregnancy are great and it is important to practice physical relaxation as often as possible. The scripts offer you imagery for use during labour and birthing. There is also a fear release script to help you ensure a calm and confident birthing. Female, Australian voice of Dr Shari Read.
Tracks include: Gentle Surge Relaxation, Mind/Body Connection, Calming Fear Release, Birthing Affirmations (approx running time 1hr 20 mins).




Mind Body Baby (Pregnancy Meditation) CD : $25.00
These four guided meditations for pregnancy will help you develop awareness and a connection with your baby as you prepare for birth and motherhood.
The benefits of meditation during pregnancy include stress reduction by increasing alpha wave activity in the brain, pain management through focused awareness and endocrine stimulation, and relaxation by activating the parasympathetic nervous system; all contributing to a calmer mum and bub.
Tracks include: Body, Breath, Baby, Wisdom (running time approx 1hr 14mins)