The Gentle Beginnings curriculum

The mind is your most powerful muscle in birth, and like any muscle, it needs to be trained. At Gentle Beginnings, we focus on mental preparation to help you approach birth with calm, clarity, and confidence. Through mindfulness practices, positive affirmations, and hypnosis techniques, we teach you how to quiet fear, reframe your mindset, and stay grounded throughout your journey. These tools help create new thought patterns so that when labor begins, your mind becomes your strongest support system—not your barrier. 

Preparing your body for birth is just as important as preparing your mind. In our physical prep sessions, we focus on exercises and movements that support a more comfortable pregnancy and an easier birth. You'll learn techniques to encourage optimal fetal positioning, reduce common aches and pains, and create balance and alignment in your body. From gentle stretches to targeted movements, everything we do is designed to help baby find the best position for birth—and help you feel strong, open, and ready.

You deserve to be heard, respected, and actively involved in every decision around your birth and postpartum care. Advocacy is about knowing your rights, understanding your options, and confidently using your voice. At Gentle Beginnings, we help you get clear on your values, ask informed questions, and navigate your care with courage and clarity. Whether it’s writing a birth plan, setting boundaries, or speaking up in the moment, you’ll be equipped to advocate for yourself and your baby—because your experience matters.

 The fourth trimester is a sacred time of healing, bonding, and deep transformation. At Gentle Beginnings, we help you prepare for this season with practical tools, emotional support, and nourishing guidance. You'll learn how to create a postpartum plan that prioritizes rest, recovery, and connection, along with simple, nutrient-rich food ideas to support your body’s healing and milk production. From setting realistic expectations to building your support network, we focus on helping you feel cared for—so you can care for your baby from a place of strength and balance. 

  Lactation is not something you have to master—it's something your body and baby already instinctively know how to do. Through the lens of biological nurturing, we return to the natural wisdom built into you both. In our lactation sessions, you'll learn how to create the right conditions for breastfeeding to unfold with ease—focusing on laid-back positions, skin-to-skin connection, and following your baby’s cues. It’s not about rigid rules or perfect latch techniques—it’s about trusting the process, honoring your instincts, and letting your baby lead the way.