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Hello!

Welcome to the GentleBirth blog. I’m looking forward to journeying with you towards your positive birth.

I hope you’ll visit often!

Tracy Donegan

Your Positive Birth Midwife

Our Not-So-Secret Products and Services for Expectant Parents

Our Not-So-Secret Products and Services for Expectant Parents

GentleBirth prepares you for your big day - and after.

Give yourself and your baby a positive birth experience - start with the The Best Pregnancy App and discover how to prepare physically and mentally for a positive birth experience - as YOU define it.

GentleBirth continues to grow and expand our services, offering you a series of resources, techniques, and tools that will make you feel less stressed and more in control throughout your journey. We will be a nurturing guide (like having your own midwife in your pocket) throughout your pregnancy and postpartum. But it’s not just about labor (although right now it probably feels like that), in the app you’ll find extensive curated playlists and collections created for you to rest, restore sleep, minimize anxiety, enjoy your pregnancy, and feel optimistic about your upcoming positive birth, (and wait ‘til you see what we have for you after your baby arrives). You’ll have the continued support from our GentleBirth team and a community of over 10,000 members. Join the group based on your location for local advice and insights Europe/Australia or USA/Canada.

Let’s explore some more!

GENTLEBIRTH APP

Through brain science, hypnosis, meditation, the power of affirmations, breathing techniques and mindfulness, GentleBirth App empowers you so that from that first positive pregnancy test as you learn more about how your mind and body are linked.

The app includes 4 different journeys. Pregnancy, Postpartum, Body Positive and Women’s Wellness), the GentleBirth App also includes some preconception content and sensitive meditations for pregnancy loss as well as coping with a new pregnancy after a loss.

Through the 7-day free trial, you will be able to immerse yourself in all of the content and explore all of the features. Taking this time out of your day for you and your baby is a new habit to start and is so good for your mental and physical health. (Think of it as a short nurturing ‘reboot’ of your body and brain).

GUIDEBOOK

You have questions - we have answers! Discover the answers to these questions and much more with the help of the GentleBirth GuideBook. Worry and anxiety can be a constant companion in pregnancy. In the guidebook you’ll learn how to turn stress into excitement. The book is free in the app and is also available online if you prefer an audio book or hard copy.

Just enjoy 4 guided meditations and you’ll have access to the book - see the video below.

WORKBOOK

After 6 practice sessions, your GentleBirth Workbook will be unlocked. The Workbook will challenge you to put into practice what you have learned. We recommend going through the workbook with your birth partner.

MASTERCLASS

Our online self-paced Masterclass, is unlike any hypnobirthing class you’ll find. Not only will you and your partner have a front row to Tracy’s class there is a selection of ‘mini’ Masterclasses specifically for partners and a class on pain education so you can learn how to hack your brain for a more comfortable labor. As a premium subscriber the class is only $9.99. You’ll have unlimited access so you can repeat the class and dip in and out of specific contet whenever you want. The App provides you with the daily brain training and the MasterClass provides your birth preparation. Your MasterClass content will be available through Teachable so you can learn at home or on the go.

LABOR CONTENT

From week 36 the App will automatically enable the "Labor Content" section so you have easy access to everything you’ll need for the big day.

CONTRACTION TIMER

GentleBirth developed the most advanced contraction timer available today. It works directly with your GentleBirth app so you can choose to use the guided prompts in the contraction timer or continue on with your favorite session from the GentleBirth app. The Contraction Timer will allow you not only to track your surges you’ll track the strength too which means you’re less likely to arrive at the hospital in early labor. Learn more about this innovative tool here and the research behind it. Best of all, the contraction timer is now free for everyone. yay!

YOGA

Did you know we offer live yoga? Every month we have 2 live sessions online through Zoom, and you can join here. Feel free to join our community at any time during your pregnancy and even postpartum. The connection you create with your baby with regular yoga practice is incredible, try it.

BIRTH SLING

Laboring and resting upright is associated with shorter, less painful labors. The Birth Sling leaves you almost weightless as you follow your body’s lead and move instinctually. Learn more here - Birth Sling.

The Birth Sling is available in black, red, violet, olive, and purple. We recommend practicing it from the second trimester of pregnancy on, making sure to follow all the recommendations for safe installation. On our YouTube channel you’ll find all the exercises you can practice safely and comfortably from your home or hospital with the Birth Sling.

PODCAST

Compliment your commitment to meditation and mindfulness with the GentleBirth Podcast.

At GentleBirth we believe that positive birth comes in many forms, and is always defined by you as a mom. In our episodes, you will have Tracy Donegan's experience at your fingertips as well as the participation of real families who have experienced what you have. You're not alone. Join from Apple Podcast or Spotify

PREGNANCY CARE NETWORK

Yes there’s more! Our Pregnancy Care Network is an online platform that helps expectant families connect with healthcare professionals specialized in prenatal and postnatal care around the world. The platform is user-friendly and designed to provide families with all the information they need to find the right professional to meet their specific needs. One of the advantages of Pregnancy Care Network is that it provides detailed information about each professional, including their academic background, work experience, specialties, availability, and geographic location.

That’s it for now but we promise you we’ve more features coming! GentleBirth provides you with ongoing support and gives you access to all the necessary resources to face the challenges of pregnancy, helping you to fully enjoy this exciting journey to motherhood. Allow us to accompany you on this rollercoaster of ups and downs - nothing is more important than the health and well-being of you and your baby, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

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