https://simplecast.com GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests At GentleBirth we believe that a positive birth comes in many forms - and it's always defined by Mom. We've combined brain science, birth science and technology using the GentleBirth App to help you 'train your brain' for a positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experience. Each day of your pregnancy and postpartum period the GentleBirth App will recommend simple but effective mindfulness techniques, hypnosis, breathing techniques and affirmations for you and your partner to build confidence and reduce fear. Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store. Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here: https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/ Learn more at http://www.GentleBirth.com Follow our inspirational posts and birth stories https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/ https://twitter.com/GentleBirth © GentleBirth Podcast en Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:39:05 +0000 Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:15:29 +0000 http://www.gentlebirth.com GentleBirth - The GentleBirth Podcast | Positive Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding with Midwife Tracy Donegan and Guests https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6ebf9da6-3c3d-40bf-b674-6d25bec7f6a0/19a4e4c4-12b7-4499-bd31-b4b82e5131a1/3000x3000/1535565433-artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed http://www.gentlebirth.com episodic At GentleBirth we believe that a positive birth comes in many forms - and it's always defined by Mom. We've combined brain science, birth science and technology using the GentleBirth App to help you 'train your brain' for a positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experience. Each day of your pregnancy and postpartum period the GentleBirth App will recommend simple but effective mindfulness techniques, hypnosis, breathing techniques and affirmations for you and your partner to build confidence and reduce fear. Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store. Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here: https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/ Learn more at http://www.GentleBirth.com Follow our inspirational posts and birth stories https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/ https://twitter.com/GentleBirth Tracy Donegan false https://feeds.simplecast.com/KHBLZNKh childbirth, pregnancy, the birth hour, hypnobirthing, hypnobabies, gentlebirth, tracy donegan, positive birth, labor, midwife, homebirth, waterbirth, mindfulness, epidural, gentlebirth app, parenting Tracy Donegan jose@gentlebirth.com 270aad21-4b89-428e-805a-115a0c6f4898 Almost a Maternal Assisted Cesarean Caroline Weeks was hours away from her Maternal Assisted Cesarean with her consultant Dr. McCaffrey when senior hospital staff in Limerick cancelled her cesarean.  Not only was her MAC cancelled - Caroline was refused care at the hospital for a 'standard' cesarean.   

Email me at tdonegan@gentlebirth.com for Caroline's contact details if you'd like to connect.

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:39:05 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com Caroline Weeks was hours away from her Maternal Assisted Cesarean with her consultant Dr. McCaffrey when senior hospital staff in Limerick cancelled her cesarean.  Not only was her MAC cancelled - Caroline was refused care at the hospital for a 'standard' cesarean.   

Email me at tdonegan@gentlebirth.com for Caroline's contact details if you'd like to connect.

]]> Almost a Maternal Assisted Cesarean Tracy Donegan 00:51:08 In this episode Caroline describes her experience preparing for MAC and advice for other women. In this episode Caroline describes her experience preparing for MAC and advice for other women. limerick, c-section, newborn, midwifery, gentlebirth, pregnancy, pregnant in ireland, irish maternity services, hypnobirthing, cesarean, maternal assisted cesarean false full 15 2e048bb3-3c4d-4901-89ec-c1490602f1ee Hypnosis for Taking a Covid Test This hypnosis session was created so reduce anxiety for anyone preparing for a Covid test. Use for several days before your test and just before your test is administered.

Do not use while driving.

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]]> Sat, 7 Nov 2020 12:38:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com This hypnosis session was created so reduce anxiety for anyone preparing for a Covid test. Use for several days before your test and just before your test is administered.

Do not use while driving.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

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]]> Hypnosis for Taking a Covid Test Tracy Donegan 00:25:00 Turn down anxiety and fear with hypnotic imagery so you feel calmer before, during and after your test. This recording can be used by anyone (pregnant or not). Turn down anxiety and fear with hypnotic imagery so you feel calmer before, during and after your test. This recording can be used by anyone (pregnant or not). covid-19, surrogate, childbirth, gentlebirth, surrogacy, tracy donegan, meditation, pregnancy, mindfulness, waterbirth, hypnobabies, midwife, corona, vbacg, doula, hypnobirthing false full 13 c1a330d8-4600-478c-acbd-204e9137eeb7 GentleBirth Hypnobirthing Immunity Affirmations Reduce stress and support your immune system in pregnancy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

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]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:02:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com Reduce stress and support your immune system in pregnancy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
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]]> GentleBirth Hypnobirthing Immunity Affirmations Tracy Donegan 00:08:06 As the Covid-19 pandemic continues we have created free resources for expectant mothers to help reduce stress. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues we have created free resources for expectant mothers to help reduce stress. covid-19, childbirth, gentlebirth, tracy donegan, vbac, meditation, pregnancy, mindfulness, waterbirth, hypnobabies, midwife, corona, doula, hypnobirthing false full 12 b544a36a-28e3-4c66-8111-c145db317612 GentleBirth Hypnobirthing Immune Booster for Pregnancy Several studies over the last 20 years suggest that psychological interventions such as guided imagery can positively alter the immune system. In light of the current pandemic GentleBirth has created this free hypnobirthing Mp3 to support moms during pregnancy.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2020 23:41:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com Several studies over the last 20 years suggest that psychological interventions such as guided imagery can positively alter the immune system. In light of the current pandemic GentleBirth has created this free hypnobirthing Mp3 to support moms during pregnancy.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
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https://twitter.com/GentleBirth
https://www.tiktok.com/@gentlebirth

https://www.GentleBirth.com

]]> GentleBirth Hypnobirthing Immune Booster for Pregnancy Tracy Donegan 00:29:12 Several studies over the last 20 years have suggested that psychological interventions such as guided imagery can positively alter our immune system. In light of the current pandemic GentleBirth has created this free hypnobirthing Mp3 to support moms during pregnancy. Several studies over the last 20 years have suggested that psychological interventions such as guided imagery can positively alter our immune system. In light of the current pandemic GentleBirth has created this free hypnobirthing Mp3 to support moms during pregnancy. covid-19, surrogate, childbirth, gentlebirth, surrogacy, tracy donegan, meditation, pregnancy, mindfulness, waterbirth, hypnobabies, midwife, corona, vbacg, doula, hypnobirthing false full 11 d2960186-a5c5-43c6-9abf-26c3e3bce9b3 The Gift of Surrogacy - Kat Roberts Shares Her Journey In this episode we meet Kat Roberts who describes her journey as a surrogate for a very excited family.

To learn more about Kat's classes visit: http://www.katroberts.com

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

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]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2019 02:20:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com In this episode we meet Kat Roberts who describes her journey as a surrogate for a very excited family.

To learn more about Kat's classes visit: http://www.katroberts.com

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
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https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

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]]> The Gift of Surrogacy - Kat Roberts Shares Her Journey Tracy Donegan 00:36:34 Have you ever thought about becoming a surrogate or wondered why someone would choose this path? In this episode Kat Roberts answers my top questions about this selfless journey providing the incredible gift of parenthood to another family. Have you ever thought about becoming a surrogate or wondered why someone would choose this path? In this episode Kat Roberts answers my top questions about this selfless journey providing the incredible gift of parenthood to another family. surrogate, childbirth, gentlebirth, surrogacy, tracy donegan, fear free birth, vbac, meditation, pregnancy, mindfulness, waterbirth, hypnobabies, midwife, doula, hypnobirthing false full 10 51483180-49c3-440b-8ed0-a17d6bf8c49e Choosing to Freebirth (Alex Roberts Tells Her Story of Choosing to Birth without a Medical Careprovider) In this episode we meet Alex Roberts who choose to give birth without a midwife or OB at home with her family after a traumatic first hospital birth.

To learn more about Alex's art work visit https://www.patreon.com/PinwheelArt

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

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]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2019 13:15:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com In this episode we meet Alex Roberts who choose to give birth without a midwife or OB at home with her family after a traumatic first hospital birth.

To learn more about Alex's art work visit https://www.patreon.com/PinwheelArt

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

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https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
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]]> Choosing to Freebirth (Alex Roberts Tells Her Story of Choosing to Birth without a Medical Careprovider) Tracy Donegan 01:04:38 Trigger warning for birth trauma. Why are some mothers choosing to give birth without prenatal care or any medical support in labor. In this episode we meet Alex Roberts who choose to give birth without a midwife or OB at home with her family after a traumatic first hospital birth. Trigger warning for birth trauma. Why are some mothers choosing to give birth without prenatal care or any medical support in labor. In this episode we meet Alex Roberts who choose to give birth without a midwife or OB at home with her family after a traumatic first hospital birth. childbirth, gentlebirth, tracy donegan, fear free birth, meditation, pregnancy, mindfulness, waterbirth, hypnobabies, midwife, freebirth, doula, hypnobirthing, unassisted birth, homebirth false full 9 a5843d19-5e70-49b3-b2ac-ad7487a2eade Breech Birth - An Interview with Dr Rixa Freeze - Vaginal Breech Birth Expert Did you know that breech vaginal birth with a skilled birth attendant may be a safe option for you and your baby instead of a cesarean? In this week's episode you'll learn why breech birth rates have been declining in some countries, what the research says and why you might consider finding a birth attendant supportive of vaginal breech birth.

Did you know that breech vaginal birth with a skilled birth attendant may be a safe option for you and your baby instead of a cesarean? In this week's episode you'll learn why breech birth rates have been declining in some countries, what the research says and why you might consider finding a birth attendant supportive of vaginal breech birth.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

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Follow Dr Freeze's blog here - http://rixarixa.blogspot.com/

Link to Dr Freeze's new paper on breech homebirth

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]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:03:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com Did you know that breech vaginal birth with a skilled birth attendant may be a safe option for you and your baby instead of a cesarean? In this week's episode you'll learn why breech birth rates have been declining in some countries, what the research says and why you might consider finding a birth attendant supportive of vaginal breech birth.

Did you know that breech vaginal birth with a skilled birth attendant may be a safe option for you and your baby instead of a cesarean? In this week's episode you'll learn why breech birth rates have been declining in some countries, what the research says and why you might consider finding a birth attendant supportive of vaginal breech birth.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
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https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

https://www.GentleBirth.com

Follow Dr Freeze's blog here - http://rixarixa.blogspot.com/

Link to Dr Freeze's new paper on breech homebirth

https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1186/s12884-018-2033-5?author_access_token=UzRxAqc6iut_UTeHuaJ2Dm_BpE1tBhCbnbw3BuzI2RMC2fqmuUaxemzYK3squ1xxL8MNjzLH_LjU-o9CEwUA83_fwDOpDoleksGMyRFrwmFrdquW2HgD9YaftjYYOgzpcwqC797rYMMV9yxhM5bIUw%3D%3D

]]> Breech Birth - An Interview with Dr Rixa Freeze - Vaginal Breech Birth Expert Tracy Donegan 00:49:55 Did you know that breech vaginal birth with a skilled birth attendant may be a safe option for you and your baby instead of a cesarean? In this week's episode you'll learn why breech birth rates have been declining in some countries, what the research says and why you might consider finding a birth attendant supportive of vaginal breech birth. Did you know that breech vaginal birth with a skilled birth attendant may be a safe option for you and your baby instead of a cesarean? In this week's episode you'll learn why breech birth rates have been declining in some countries, what the research says and why you might consider finding a birth attendant supportive of vaginal breech birth. childbirth, gentlebirth, tracy donegan, fear free birth, meditation, pregnancy, mindfulness, epidural, waterbirth, hypnobabies, midwife, doula, hypnobirthing, cesarean, homebirth false full 8 25784bd4-45f1-4bbb-9c71-49d8fd6217b8 How a Birth Doula Can Help You Have a Positive Birth More parents are stacking the odds in their favor of having a positive birth with the support of a birth doula. In this episode you'll meet Brenda Baar a DONA trained birth doula and learn about why doulas are so important to support healthy births. At the end of the episode we'll also discuss the paths for doula training and what it takes to become a successful doula.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

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For more information on Brenda's services visit

https://www.brendabaar.com/

To learn more about becoming a doula visit

http://www.DONA.org

]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:46:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com More parents are stacking the odds in their favor of having a positive birth with the support of a birth doula. In this episode you'll meet Brenda Baar a DONA trained birth doula and learn about why doulas are so important to support healthy births. At the end of the episode we'll also discuss the paths for doula training and what it takes to become a successful doula.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
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https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

https://www.GentleBirth.com

For more information on Brenda's services visit

https://www.brendabaar.com/

To learn more about becoming a doula visit

http://www.DONA.org

]]> How a Birth Doula Can Help You Have a Positive Birth Tracy Donegan 00:45:44 More parents are stacking the odds in their favor of having a positive birth with the support of a birth doula. In this episode you'll meet Brenda Baar a DONA trained birth doula and learn about why doulas are so important to support healthy births. At the end of the episode we'll also discuss the paths for doula training and what it takes to become a successful doula. More parents are stacking the odds in their favor of having a positive birth with the support of a birth doula. In this episode you'll meet Brenda Baar a DONA trained birth doula and learn about why doulas are so important to support healthy births. At the end of the episode we'll also discuss the paths for doula training and what it takes to become a successful doula. childbirth, gentlebirth, tracy donegan, fear free birth, meditation, pregnancy, mindfulness, epidural, waterbirth, hypnobabies, midwife, doula, hypnobirthing, cesarean, homebirth false full 7 d7676ea9-a11d-4965-86cf-40a79ebc356d Compassion Focused Therapy - An Exciting New Approach to Pregnancy & Postpartum Emotional Wellness Meet Dr Michelle Cree - Author, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Compassionate Mind Trainer. In this week's episode we'll explore an exciting new approach to emotional health in the postpartum period and experience a compassion focused exercise to soothe and support your body, mind and spirit today.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

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]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2018 04:52:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com Meet Dr Michelle Cree - Author, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Compassionate Mind Trainer. In this week's episode we'll explore an exciting new approach to emotional health in the postpartum period and experience a compassion focused exercise to soothe and support your body, mind and spirit today.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/
https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

https://www.GentleBirth.com

]]> Compassion Focused Therapy - An Exciting New Approach to Pregnancy & Postpartum Emotional Wellness Tracy Donegan 00:54:50 Meet Dr Michelle Cree - Author, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Compassionate Mind Trainer. In this week's episode we'll explore an exciting new approach to emotional health in the postpartum period and experience a compassion focused exercise to soothe and support your body, mind and spirit today. Meet Dr Michelle Cree - Author, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Compassionate Mind Trainer. In this week's episode we'll explore an exciting new approach to emotional health in the postpartum period and experience a compassion focused exercise to soothe and support your body, mind and spirit today. childbirth, gentlebirth, tracy donegan, the birth hour, fear free birth, pregnancy, mindfulness, waterbirth, hypnobabies, midwife, hypnobirthing, homebirth, ireland false full 6 188b6037-ad15-4b7d-9c06-007fad882c19 Michigan Mom's Two Positive Hospital Births In this episode we'll meet Dr Crystal Frazee and hear about two amazing hospital births.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

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Dr Frazee at http://www.crystalfrazee.com/

Doula - Brenda Baar - https://www.brendabaar.com/

]]> Mon, 1 Oct 2018 12:34:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com In this episode we'll meet Dr Crystal Frazee and hear about two amazing hospital births.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/
https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

https://www.GentleBirth.com

Dr Frazee at http://www.crystalfrazee.com/

Doula - Brenda Baar - https://www.brendabaar.com/

]]> Michigan Mom's Two Positive Hospital Births Tracy Donegan 00:34:22 In this week's episode we meet Dr Crystal Frazee and hear about her journey to motherhood including breaking up with her OB 4 weeks before her due date and two amazing hospital births. In this week's episode we meet Dr Crystal Frazee and hear about her journey to motherhood including breaking up with her OB 4 weeks before her due date and two amazing hospital births. childbirth, gentlebirth, tracy donegan, the birth hour, fear free birth, pregnancy, mindfulness, hypnobabies, midwife, michigan, doula, hypnobirthing false full 5 73e98723-8a22-490e-8559-406bd6aa9b35 An Excerpt from the GentleBirth Book Enjoy an excerpt from the new GentleBirth book including some inspirational birth stories.

At GentleBirth we believe that a positive birth comes in many forms - and it's always defined my Mom. We've combined brain science, birth science and technology using the GentleBirth App to help you 'train your brain' for a positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experience.

Each day of your pregnancy and postpartum period the GentleBirth App will recommend simple but effective mindfulness techniques, hypnosis, breathing techniques and affirmations for you and your partner to build confidence and reduce fear.

Learn more at http://www.GentleBirth.com

Purchase the new GentleBirth book here (USA)

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UK & Europe

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Follow our inspirational posts and birth stories

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]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:35:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com Enjoy an excerpt from the new GentleBirth book including some inspirational birth stories.

At GentleBirth we believe that a positive birth comes in many forms - and it's always defined my Mom. We've combined brain science, birth science and technology using the GentleBirth App to help you 'train your brain' for a positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experience.

Each day of your pregnancy and postpartum period the GentleBirth App will recommend simple but effective mindfulness techniques, hypnosis, breathing techniques and affirmations for you and your partner to build confidence and reduce fear.

Learn more at http://www.GentleBirth.com

Purchase the new GentleBirth book here (USA)

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

UK & Europe

https://www.amazon.co.uk/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

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]]> An Excerpt from the GentleBirth Book Tracy Donegan 00:35:25 Enjoy an excerpt from the new GentleBirth book including some inspirational birth stories. Enjoy an excerpt from the new GentleBirth book including some inspirational birth stories. childbirth, gentlebirth, tracy donegan, the birth hour, fear free birth, pregnancy, mindfulness, waterbirth, hypnobabies, midwife, hypnobirthing, homebirth, ireland false full 4 f5034ef1-a692-4610-8788-24250360e783 A Dad's Experience of Homebirth In this episode you'll meet David and hear about his experience of homebirth including a transfer to hospital.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/
https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

https://www.GentleBirth.com

]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:55:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com In this episode you'll meet David and hear about his experience of homebirth including a transfer to hospital.

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

https://www.amazon.com/GentleBirth-Your-Positive-Birth-Begins/dp/1979274754/

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV
https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/
https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

https://www.GentleBirth.com

]]> A Dad's Experience of Homebirth Tracy Donegan 00:25:01 Two Homebirths from a Dad's perspective. Two Homebirths from a Dad's perspective. childbirth, gentlebirth, tracy donegan, the birth hour, fear free birth, pregnancy, mindfulness, waterbirth, hypnobabies, midwife, hypnobirthing, homebirth, ireland false full 3 06e91337-5920-4f72-9aeb-80a2de2b7bbb Power Pose Your Way to a Positive Birth Is it possible that the way you move in labor can make your hormones work for you – or against you? Yes!

Is it possible that intentionally adopting a ‘power pose’ in labor can influence your mind and body in positive or negative ways? Yes!

Is it possible that what you wear in labor can influence how you feel in labor? Hospital gown or athletic wear? Yes!

Listen in and learn about power posing for birth.

Amy Cuddy's TED Talk

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

Learn more at http://www.GentleBirth.com

Follow our inspirational posts and birth stories

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/

https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV

https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/

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]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2018 12:15:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com Is it possible that the way you move in labor can make your hormones work for you – or against you? Yes!

Is it possible that intentionally adopting a ‘power pose’ in labor can influence your mind and body in positive or negative ways? Yes!

Is it possible that what you wear in labor can influence how you feel in labor? Hospital gown or athletic wear? Yes!

Listen in and learn about power posing for birth.

Amy Cuddy's TED Talk

Download the GentleBirth App today for a 7 day free trial from the App Store or GooglePlay Store.

Get your copy of the GentleBirth book here:

Learn more at http://www.GentleBirth.com

Follow our inspirational posts and birth stories

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/

https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV

https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/

https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

]]> Power Pose Your Way to a Positive Birth Tracy Donegan 00:11:31 Is it possible that the way you move in labor can make your hormones work for you – or against you? Yes! Is it possible that intentionally adopting a ‘power pose’ in labor can influence your mind and body in positive or negative ways? Yes! Is it possible that what you wear in labor can influence how you feel in labor? Hospital gown or athletic wear? Yes! Listen in and learn about power posing for birth. Is it possible that the way you move in labor can make your hormones work for you – or against you? Yes! Is it possible that intentionally adopting a ‘power pose’ in labor can influence your mind and body in positive or negative ways? Yes! Is it possible that what you wear in labor can influence how you feel in labor? Hospital gown or athletic wear? Yes! Listen in and learn about power posing for birth. childbirth, gentlebirth, tracy donegan, the birth hour, fear free birth, pregnancy, mindfulness, waterbirth, hypnobabies, midwife, hypnobirthing, homebirth, ireland false full 2 f9897979-d2dd-4ddb-845c-b353c3fd1d74 Four Very Different Labor and Birth Experiences Meet Maria - Mom of 4 as she shares her fears about labor, how she overcame them and her very different birth experiences including hospital, home, waterbirth and epidural.

At GentleBirth we believe that a positive birth comes in many forms - and it's always defined my Mom. We've combined brain science, birth science and technology using the GentleBirth App to help you 'train your brain' for a positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experience.

Each day of your pregnancy and postpartum period the GentleBirth App will recommend simple but effective mindfulness techniques, hypnosis, breathing techniques and affirmations for you and your partner to build confidence and reduce fear.

Learn more at http://www.GentleBirth.com

Follow our inspirational posts and birth stories

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/

https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV

https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/

https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

]]> Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:58:00 +0000 jose@gentlebirth.com (Tracy Donegan) http://www.gentlebirth.com Meet Maria - Mom of 4 as she shares her fears about labor, how she overcame them and her very different birth experiences including hospital, home, waterbirth and epidural.

At GentleBirth we believe that a positive birth comes in many forms - and it's always defined my Mom. We've combined brain science, birth science and technology using the GentleBirth App to help you 'train your brain' for a positive pregnancy, birth and parenting experience.

Each day of your pregnancy and postpartum period the GentleBirth App will recommend simple but effective mindfulness techniques, hypnosis, breathing techniques and affirmations for you and your partner to build confidence and reduce fear.

Learn more at http://www.GentleBirth.com

Follow our inspirational posts and birth stories

https://www.instagram.com/gentlebirthofficial/

https://www.youtube.com/user/GentleBirthTV

https://www.facebook.com/groups/273661266056860/

https://twitter.com/GentleBirth

]]> Four Very Different Labor and Birth Experiences Tracy Donegan 00:21:58 Meet Maria - Mom of 4 as she shares her fears about labor, how she overcame them and her very different birth experiences including hospital, home, waterbirth and epidural. Meet Maria - Mom of 4 as she shares her fears about labor, how she overcame them and her very different birth experiences including hospital, home, waterbirth and epidural. childbirth, gentlebirth, tracy donegan, the birth hour, fear free birth, pregnancy, mindfulness, waterbirth, hypnobabies, midwife, hypnobirthing, homebirth, ireland false full 1