GentleBirth
GentleBirth
The intention for the GentleBirth Moms group is to create a private sanctuary, uplifting support, and community for parents preparing for a positive birth using the GentleBirth philosophy and techniques.
Your Positive Birth Begins Here. Hypnosis. Mindfulness. Affirmations. Breathing.
GentleBirth is the world's first intelligent birth preparation app. Combining brain science, birth science and technology to help you have the most positive birth experience possible.
Our engaging, globally growing positive birth group is moderated by Midwife and Founder Tracy Donegan and our International team of GentleBirth Instructors.
Results of GentleBirth Workshop:
GentleBirth optimizes brain plasticity in pregnancy and the postpartum period
Daily use of the GentleBirth program rewires your brain for calm and confidence
Improve your emotional resilience and bounce back from stressful events faster
Reduce activity in the limbic part of the brain in labor to feel emotionally in control
Make informed decisions by increasing knowledge and giving you tools to navigate through the hospital.
Feel happier and more stable as you become more gentle with yourself
Build a buffer to stressful events in labor reducing potential birth trauma, build resilience for birth.
Evidence-Based care, giving you all the right information to make informed decisions for your pregnancy and birth.
Reduced Perineal Injury, tools that can help you to reduce the likelihood of perineal injury, including upright positioning for labor, perineal compresses.
Newborn Neuroscience, the importance of skin to skin for mum and dad, tools to help to initiate successful breastfeeding or discuss bottle feeding, infant feeding cues.
Pain Management, discuss pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain relief.
Upright Epidural, how to gain insight into the best tools for you.
Oxytocin Inhibitors and Facilitators, the role of oxytocin, and labor hormones.
Mother Centered Cesarean
VBAC birth following a previous cesarean section, giving you the right information to make informed decisions for you and your baby.
GentleBirth FAQ's
1. How are the workshops completed?
At present I am teaching online, via zoom however, I hope to resume in-person classes in the near future. The workshop is delivered over 2 half days in the comfort of your own home, I take 1 short break and lunch break. However this is led by your individual needs also.
2. What will I learn at the workshop?
You will learn lots of practical tools, how to labor safely at home , navigate through the hospital. Tools for labor and delivery. Role of the partner, care of the newborn and mind set strategies. As well as access to the GentleBirth Institute and GentleBirth App for 3o days from your day of booking. Full details can also be found on GentleBirth.com and my website Restorativebirthservices.ie
Obtaining your Hospital Notes
Many women seek to obtain their hospital notes for a number of reasons.
Gain clarity on the sequence of events.
Curiosity.
Insight, to gain feedback.
Factual information.
If putting a complaint forward.
You do not have to give a reason why you are applying for your notes.
The 1997 Freedom of Information Act, allows women and their partners to seek their medical notes. You can make an application through the patient liaison officer in the maternity hospital where you gave birth. Some basic information is required.
Name.
DOB
Baby’s name and DOB
Address
Contact phone number
Photocopy of your ID
Name of care provider
There is also a Freedom of Information Act (FOI) form that you can complete online. An FOI officer will then contact you. Your notes are then delivered free of charge to your home by registered post or a specific time can be arranged for you to collect them from the hospital.
Some Advice on Obtaining Your Hospital Notes
This can be an emotional experience and can be quite triggering of flashbacks etc.
Bring a support person.
Seek support before and afterward so you can be prepared.
Write down any questions you have, prior to the meeting.
Some considerations to note
Reading and obtaining your notes can be quite an emotional experience, have someone help you to navigate through some of the medical terminologies with you.
If putting a complaint forward
Request your full notes, scans, and correspondence with the hospital. You may wish to give feedback also through the HSE online platform “your service your say” You will receive acknowledgment of your submission within 5 days and your case will be addressed within 30 days of submission.
A debrief from the hospital
This is where you meet with a CMM or master of the hospital, where you can discuss your care. It can allow you an opportunity to have your birth acknowledged and validated. However, this is dependent on the individual providing this feedback to you.
If you require any further info or support feel free to contact me.
Template For Writing Preferences for Labour & Birth
Writing your birth preferences is a really effective way of communicating your preferences for birth with your care provider. Ask your doctor / mid-wife if they can review it and sign it at your next antenatal appointment. Also ensure that your birth partner is aware of your wishes for birth. Which means on the big day you don’t have to explain anything!
Be sure to print extra copies!
Positive Birth Affirmations
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Snuggles
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Resting
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Ready
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Glind
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