EPISODE · Apr 7, 2018 · 22 MIN
1: Preparing for Birth
from The Virtual Midwife · host The Virtual Midwife
A 20 minute relaxation to listen to in the last weeks of pregnancy when you are torn between excitement to meet your baby and apprehension about how giving birth will feel. This meditation will guide you to create a protective shield of self assurance as you allow your subconscious to show you alternatives you may not have considered. Karen seamlessly combines her study of yoga, breath work and hypnotherapy with the principles of childbirth. She understands the challenges of working in a technocratic policy based system and uses her skill and experience to integrate ancient wisdom with modern knowing. Her dream is for every woman to give birth with confidence, trust and love and her challenge is to provide women with the tools, techniques and skills to be able to do so. Karen's rich diversity of experience has given her a deep insight into the needs of women across countries and cultures. She holds a deep belief in the mind body connection and integrates this into all aspects of her birth work. Karen has been supporting families around the globe for over a decade. She has a has a strong presence with her online platform www.thevirtualmidwife.com. Karen speaks regularly at conferences around the world and regularly contributes articles to high-profile publications and features on podcasts on expat living and midwifery. She has an app for Birth Learn more at www.thevirtualmidwife.com or book a chat https://thevirtualmidwife.setmore.com/ and see how I can help you. Breathing techniques available on the iTunes store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/birth-breathing/id1295854733?mt=8
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A 20 minute relaxation to listen to in the last weeks of pregnancy when you are torn between excitement to meet your baby and apprehension about how giving birth will feel. This meditation will guide you to create a protective shield of self assurance as you allow your subconscious to show you alternatives you may not have considered. Karen seamlessly combines her study of yoga, breath work and hypnotherapy with the principles of childbirth. She understands the challenges of working in a technocratic policy based system and uses her skill and experience to integrate ancient wisdom with modern knowing. Her dream is for every woman to give birth with confidence, trust and love and her challenge is to provide women with the tools, techniques and skills to be able to do so. Karen's rich diversity of experience has given her a deep insight into the needs of women across countries and cultures. She holds a deep belief in the mind body connection and integrates this into all aspects of her birth work. Karen has been supporting families around the globe for over a decade. She has a has a strong presence with her online platform www.thevirtualmidwife.com. Karen speaks regularly at conferences around the world and regularly contributes articles to high-profile publications and features on podcasts on expat living and midwifery. She has an app for Birth Learn more at www.thevirtualmidwife.com or book a chat https://thevirtualmidwife.setmore.com/ and see how I can help you. Breathing techniques available on the iTunes store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/birth-breathing/id1295854733?mt=8
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