Mindful Birth Downloads:

Factsheets

Powerful insights for an empowered birth and start to parenthood. These factsheets are based on many hours of research and experience. They distill knowledge from many sources and present information in a way that is easy to digest at a time when it is otherwise very easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of, often conflicting, material. All factsheets offer excellent value and are instantly downloadable as pdf documents to your screen wherever you are in the world.

Active Birth - 4.49 Euros (7 pages)
The positions and their advantages. A special focus on supported positions for the birthing mother to try with her birth companion in advance of labour.
The top ten reasons why it's good to stay active.
Clear sketches of:
- ten positions for the thinning and opening phase.
- seven positions for the birthing phase.
Worksheets suggesting the advantages of different positions for you to complete with your personal preferences.
Note this factsheet is a useful part of any antenatal teaching portfolio.

Pain - A true story - 3.49 Euros (3 pages)
The real story behind why some mothers say birth just isn't painful whereas for others it really can be described no other way.
As an experienced antenatal teacher I understand that some women do find birth painful whereas others don't. I have researched the facts and explain here how it is that some women can given themselves all the advantages and birth with minimum discomfort. Get the answers without having to read all the books for yourself. A summary of the wonderful evidence that women really are designed to give birth.

Note that this factsheet is provided as part of your course materials if you attend our birth preparation course

Guided Mindful relaxations (meditations)

Whether you have followed our course or not, these downloadable guided meditations are a useful way of preparing for your birth and beyond. If you have followed our Mindful Birth preparation course you will find these materials a useful supplement to your mindful practise. These downloads are based on many years of collective experience of working with women and their birthing partners to condition a relaxaed approach to birth. These materials also focus on your birth as a parent and enable and continuation of the techniques. All our guided relaxations offer excellent value and are instantly downloadable as MP3 files to your screen wherever you are in the world.

Thanks Eva for your recent comment:
"I got the mp3's and put them on my Ipod. Very relaxing! I must compliment you for the quality of the recordings. Very soothing voice and nice music".

Affirmations - 0.99 Euros (8 minutes)
Affirmations are carefully phrased positive statements that one says oneself regularly to secure positive intention in the mind. The power of creating positive belief in the mind this way huge. This short track should be used daily. We guide you in saying a few affirmations that we have created and then give you time to mindfully speak your own personal affirmations. Note: This is part of our course material and is included in the course fee for couples attending our courses.

Elevator relaxation and rest in nature - 6.99 Euros (21 minutes)
A relaxation that we suggest is used daily during pregnancy. You are guided in relaxing your entire body, using your breathe to promote body awareness. You will then experience the power of visualisation as you create a scene in your mind and choose a place in which you can relax. This guided relaxation encourages you to enjoy the mental and physical space you create through the experience and savour the moment of relaxation just as you will do between contractions (or "surges")in labour.
Note: This is part of our course material and is included in the course fee for couples attending our courses.

Birth Imagery meditation - 6.99 Euros (25 minutes)
A meditation that complements our birth preparation course capturing many of the images we use during the sessions. Our couples tell us this is a useful addition to their practise to summarise and consolidate what is learnt on the course. The visualisations are designed to allow you to focus on particular images during the contractions (or "surges") of your labour. This is a useful recap for anyone who has followed our course and powerful for anyone who has not had the opportunity to follow our course but feels confident with the use of meditation techniques.

Taking your relaxation further - 7.99 Euros (17.5 minutes)
A way of extending your relaxation practice from the course. Many of our couples find the exercise in deep relaxation on the course useful. This script is an expanded version of the script used on the course. You will be guided to your special place in nature to help your conscious mind relax. Additional imagery to help release any anxieties that you may have about your pregnancy or birth is incorporated.
This is a useful recap for anyone who has followed our course and powerful for anyone who has not had the opportunity to follow our course but feels confident with the use of meditation techniques.

Guided Mindful exercises

These downloadable guided exercises are a useful way of preparing for yourself physically, mentally and emotionally both for birth and your experience beyond as a parent. These downloads are based on our years of experience of combining mindful techniques with gentle exercise and Stephanie's medical experience of what is appropriate exercise.
All our guided mindful exercises offer excellent value and are instantly downloadable as MP3 files to your screen wherever you are in the world.

Posture Check and Grounding Exercise (antenatal)- 6.99 Euros
(25 minutes)
A gentle exercise that we recommend forms part of daily exercise at home for couples following our Mindful Birth preparation courses. We offer this track for download to couples that for whatever reason are unable to attend our courses so that they too can experience in part, the benefit of our programme.
The track guides you through an exercise routine appropriate at any time in pregnancy. We incorporate visualisations that help you feel grounded and in touch with your body. By using this track daily, you will condition your mind and body to feel ready for birth.
Note: This is part of our course material and is included in the course fee for couples attending our courses.

Early Days Exercise for You and Your Baby - 8.99 Euros
(38 minutes)
The most gentle of exercise routines for you to use to alongside your baby as part of your early bonding.
This mindful exercise incorporates massage and playful exercise with your baby aswell as gentle toning for yourself. The stretches are appropriate whether you have experienced a vaginal or cesarian birth. You are guided in saying affirmations to help you prioritise your own physical and emotional wellbeing in the precious days with your newborn. Note that this exercise can also be done in the months that follow and both you and your baby will be conditioned to the effects of relaxing together.

.....and look out for downloads being added all the time

Disclaimer
Neither Marie Vijendran or Stephanie Lowe accept any liability to any person for the information or advice (or use of such information or advice) which is provided in these fact sheets or incorporated into these by reference. We provide this information on the understanding that all persons accessing it take responsibility for assessing its relevance and accuracy. Women are encouraged to discuss their health needs with a health practitioner. If you have concerns about your health, you should seek advice from your health care provider or if you require urgent care you should go to the nearest Emergency Dept.