#Physiological Birth

When I heard other mamas talk about fast, smooth births… I thought it was just luck. My pain tolerance was SO low that I was sure my birth would be long, hard, and exhausting. But I decided to prepare. I started moving my body in a different way — doing exercises that not only made me stronger but also helped my baby get into the perfect position. I did them every night for just 10 minutes, and I combined them with conscious breathing to stay calm and in control. When the day came… it was magical: ✨ A 2-hour birth ✨ Just 2 pushes ✨ No tearing ✨ No epidural ✨ And most importantly… no fear All because I prepared ahead of time. And I want you to have that same chance. Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you the exact exercises and breathing techniques I used to make it happen 💛" . . . #consciouspregnancy #hypnobirthtools #naturalbirthjourney #birthwithoutfear #peacefulbirth #pregnancyempowerment

🚨 Most unmedicated birth prep is setting you up to fail. Breathing techniques and affirmations absolutely have their place, but almost none of the holistic birth courses I’ve seen teach you the actual biology of what’s happening inside your body during labor, and that’s the part that changes everything. Here’s what most expecting mamas have no idea about: 🔴 Your cervix is a sphincter. It responds to your environment the same way your bladder does. Fear, feeling observed, bright lights, unfamiliar people - all of it can physically stall dilation. Ever noticed you can’t pee when someone’s right outside the stall? Same mechanism. Same hormones. 🔴 Oxytocin and adrenaline are antagonists - your body can’t produce high levels of both at the same time. Oxytocin drives contractions. Adrenaline suppresses it. So the standard hospital environment - bright, clinical, people in and out - is hormonally working against you. 🔴 Your body produces beta-endorphins during labor that are stronger than morphine. But they only release properly when the oxytocin flow is uninterrupted. Disrupt the hormonal cascade and you lose your body’s built-in pain management. 🔴 There’s a reason many labors “stall” around 4-5 cm - that’s often when mamas arrive at the hospital, change environments, adrenaline spikes, oxytocin drops, and suddenly they’re told they’re “not progressing”. This isn’t alternative medicine, it’s basic reproductive endocrinology, and most women go into labor without knowing any of it. That’s why I created Labor Holistix: The Unmedicated Labor Guide that teaches you the real science - the hormonal blueprint of labor, natural pain relief tools, and how to prepare your body and mind weeks before your due date. Comment “LABOR” and I’ll send you the link (make sure you’re following me first @mamaholistix or your account won’t be able to receive my message). 🤍​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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I always knew I wanted to birth at home, however there’s so much external noise when it comes to pregnancy and birth. I believe I was able to experience the birth I did due to a deep trust in my body and my baby and listening to my intuition as my guide through preconception, pregnancy and birth. Acupuncture, chiropractic and pelvic floor osteopathy helped prepare my body. Prioritising strength and movement throughout my pregnancy was really important, alongside good nutrition once trimester 1 had passed 😅 focusing on LOTS of collagen, glycine, zinc and vitamin c rich foods I think helped my body recover quickly. Hypnobirthing helped prepare my mind, to help deepen the trust i had in my body, to educate me physiological birth and all that comes with it and provide my husband and I with tools and techniques to support the natural progression of labour. I released any fear I had around birth or motherhood with my Kinesiologist, particularly around pain. I listened to lots of positive birth stories and read books that discussed physiological and pain free birth. I loved listening to @australianbirthstories and @thegreatbirthrebellion I had many conversations with my husband and my midwife @theintegratedmidwife around how they could best support me through the process. And I had tools to support myself through the birth~ a birth pool, heat lamp, tens machine, herbal medicine, birth combs, moxa, acupressure points and practises from hypnobirthing. I loved birth, I get asked a lot how I dealt with the pain. I find this hard to answer because I don’t associate my birth with pain but more an intensity - pain with purpose. It was the most empowering, life altering experience and one I will never forget. This is my experience. I’m certainly don’t believe everyone should homebirth, I believe women should birth in whatever way they feel safest using the information they are provided with and I’m grateful for the medical support we have accessible when needed ❤️ #birth #homebirth #naturalbirth #physiologicalbirth #painfreebirth #pregnancy

I’ve had 3 births — all under 9 hours, no tearing. And no, it wasn’t luck or genetics. I prepared my body and mind in specific ways that made all the difference. That’s exactly what I share in my Pregnancy Handbook — the same guide I give my clients so they can prepare for calmer, more confident births. 💬 Comment PREGNANT and I’ll DM it to you. . . . #prenatalyoga #birthprep #positivebirthmovement

Kylo’s Birth! I was certain he’d wake up from his nap and that I’d have to divide this into a Part 1 and 2 but thankfully he didn’t so this is the whole thing :) If you’re expecting or going to be expecting one day I hope this inspires you!! Our bodies were built to do this and birth can be SO empowering. I’ll share more pics/clips from this day in my stories as well as a blog post with it all written out more eloquently 😅 #birthstory #birth #pregnancy #doula #motherhood #childbirth #pregnant #newborn #postpartum

If you had a positive, physiological birth, please feel free to share it below to empower other mammas to be👇 My partner took this natural video of me while trying to connect deeper with her while practising my birth affirmations from @builttobirth hypnobirthing course I know anything can happen in labour and everyone’s story is different but these are some reminders that I am going to use during my labour, to ground me, get me into my body & out of my head and move me into the primal state that I know I’m capable of doing #birthprep #birthpreparation #birthaffirmations #hypnobirthing #hypnobirth #birthmeditation #positivebirth #positivebirthstories #empoweringbirth #pregnancyjourney #pregnancyaffirmations

No a natural birth doesn’t mean you have to scream. 😱 . Remember when you are fearful that increased tension which makes the sensations you’re feeling be interpreted as painful. . When you are intuitively making sounds make sure you keep the low tones and deep breathing going. It’s a good indication that there is tension in your body when your voice increases in pitch. . Being at home in your cozy, safe environment can help you enjoy your labor! . Are you planning a homebirth in 2025?? . DM me “starter guide” and I’ll send you the 3 steps to having your dream homebirth! . Follow @peacefulhomebirth for more homebirth preparation tips! . . . #naturalbirth #homebirth #birthcenter #firstpregnancy #newpregnancy #birth

Why did I choose a home birth as a 38 year old first time mom when soooo many people told me it was unsafe, even irresponsible to make such a decision? Well, the main reason was that it was what I wanted. For many, it is not what you want- then this message is not for you. But deep in my gut from the moment I got pregnant, I wanted an unmedicated home birth. 🦋 It took 3 months to actually believe that I could do it, it took 3 months to stop talking myself out of it, it took months to do my research and find the right providers, but ultimately- the decision started with my deepest intuitive longing. And thank god I listened to myself and trusted my gut. I trusted my gut that told me that I was capable, that I did need not need a medical system to conduct my birth experience. I trusted that my body and my baby were capable, that my body was designed for birth. 💕 I worked hard in my pregnancy to keep my blood pressure and blood sugar low, exercising daily and eating well, knowing that my body was capable. I undid narratives of fear around the birth experience for women, the narrative that birth is a ‘medical emergency’ requiring medical intervention to be safe. ✨ My work in this world as an acupuncturist has been to advocate for women to trust themselves, their bodies and their own energetic power. This birth experience has taken this advocacy to a whooolle new level. If you want to make a choice outside the conventional medical narrative, trust yourself. The world of medicine is changing and it starts with us making decisions and choosing providers and experiences based on trust, not fear. 🌿 I am so inspired that I will soon be doing a doula training so I can support you as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and a doula in your birth experience. I CANNOT WAIT! Sending love!! #healing #birth #homebirth #love #pregnancy #fertility #chinesemedicine #womenshealth #relationships #motherhood #acupuncture

Thinking about an unmedicated birth? There’s a lot that goes into preparing for it, and it’s not the right choice for everyone—and that’s okay! But if you’re considering it, here are my top tips to help you feel confident and ready. ✨ What would you add to this list? Drop a comment below and share how you prepared! ⬇️ Want more guidance? Comment INTRO to get our free 30-minute intro to childbirth class + resources for unmedicated birth prep! We’re here to support you every step of the way. Ready to dive deeper? Our Birth Prep Bundles include our childbirth ed course, prenatal fitness programs, and pelvic floor prep—all bundled to save you 15% off at MamasteFit.com/bundles!

This was me having contractions exactly two years ago, when everyone told me birth is a horrible, painful experience. They told me I’d scream. They told me I’d beg for drugs. Instead, I closed my eyes. I trusted my body. ✨ We did everything we practiced in the hypno-birhthing course we took, and I followed my breath. No chaos. No panic. No interventions. Just stillness, strength, and a very beautiful experience that was heavily supported by my husband, doulas, and the totally estranged but wonderful hostpital staff where I went unplanned, instead of having him at the Birth Center I spent my entire pregnancy going to, so it didn’t go all as planned. But this is how we’ve birthed since the beginning of time. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do this. You were made for this. We all were🩷 Birth doesn’t have to be a medical emergency. It can be sacred. Intuitive. Even beautiful. This is what it looks like when a woman is in her power. Tag a mama who needs to remember what she’s capable of🙌🏼 #Hypnobirthing #NaturalBirth #BirthWithoutFear #EmpoweredBirth #NoEpidural SacredBirth

I feel like i always have to make caveats and disclaimers when i talk about birth sooo Im not saying you’re not mentally strong if you don’t have an Unmedicated birth just saying something that really helped me with birth, life and motherhood! I think it’s a good practice regardless. What were your favorite ways to prepare for birth?