Integral Birth Consulting
Complete Birth Psychological, Physiological and Bio-Mechanical
Antenatal, Intrapartum and Postnatal Education
Registered Midwife, Psychotherapist and
Hypnotherapist.
About me
Kara
Hello and a very warm welcome to my website.
There are many compositions in labour and birth for both the woman and her partner, and psychological preparation for childbirth is a crucial but often missing part of antenatal education.
Undertaking psychological preparation (preparing your mind) will enable you and your partner to approach your child(ren's) birth with confidence and resilience. You will be empowered and mentally prepared to make the informed decisions you want in each and every scenario, protecting yourself from psychological trauma.
I am an experienced midwife working within the NHS, a psychotherapist, and a clinical hypnotherapist. I have the knowledge, insight, expertise and comprehension to optimally prepare you for your birth experience.
Psychological preparation will prevent trauma which is formed in the space between our expectations, and actuality. Trauma does not mean pain, trauma can come from disappointment, anguish and feeling out of control or unheard.
I will provide the most recent education so you are in the strong and powerful position to make choices, and be able to give fully informed consent if any interventions and procedures are required.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
PROF. DIP PSY C.
DIP HYP CS.
TRiM Practitioner (Trauma Response)
MNCPS (Acc.)
N.N.E.B
Sessions
Clinics in Finchampstead, Wokingham and Henley-on-Thames
Birth Preparation
Psychological preparation for childbirth involves preparing mentally and emotionally for the labour and birth.
By undertaking psychological preparation you will put yourself in the strongest and most powerful position in preparing for childbirth.
Sessions are bespoke to your requirements but can include:
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Education
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Birth Plan
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Visualisation and Mental Rehearsal
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Relaxation Techniques
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Positive Self-Talk
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Support System
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Flexibility and Adaptability
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Mindfulness and Stress Management
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Bonding with the Baby
Psychological preparation is used across many fields including sports, the military, public speaking and exams.
Following our sessions you will be able to:
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Visualise and mentally rehearse a positive birth experience for all scenarios.
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Feel prepared and calm.
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Understand the stages of labour, pain management options, and possible complications to reduce any anxiety and increase confidence.
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Instinctively listen to your body to learn and understand what it is telling you.
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Practice progressive muscle relaxation and have controllable deep breathing power.
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Learn the manoeuvres your baby is making inside your body to twist and turn their way through your pelvis.
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Learn the optimal positions you can be in to work with your baby.
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You will be empowered and prepared to make the informed decisions you want in each and every birthing scenario
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Protect yourself from psychological trauma.
Private bespoke session(s)
£70
Birth Trauma Support
Research suggests 1 in 3 births are experienced as psychologically traumatic and women who experience birth trauma are seeking support. Partners who witnessed traumatic births are also now seeking support and the need to talk and process their thoughts and feelings.
I offer unique client centred support and therapy to process and heal from birth trauma. I will support you to turn your birth trauma into a normal functioning memory and stop any negative emotions around your birth.
We will work through any previous trauma and PTSD to resolve the anguish, pain and fear inside you. You will be truly heard and have your feelings validated.
Private bespoke session(s)
£70
Hypnobirthing
I teach Hypnobirthing as a norm for all birthing scenarios. Hypnobirthing is not a new phenomenon; it is what women and our ancestors have always done in uninterrupted labour and birth. I will teach you how to instinctively hypnobirth and remain in a positive, and safe psychological space. You will instinctively listen to your body to learn and understand what it is telling you. I will teach you how to use self-hypnosis. You will be able to stay focused in yourself, and remain calm. I will reduce your fear and anxiety and promote empowerment and confidence.
I teach realistic hypnobirthing for optimal preparation. You will be set up to succeed.
Private bespoke session(s)
£100
Caesarean Section
Preparation
Are you booked for an elective caesarean, or do you want to be prepared in case of an emergency caesarean?
I provide psychological and practical education about caesareans.
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Learn what it is like in theatre and what to expect.
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Learn how you can personalise your delivery.
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Learn what to expect as a birth partner and how to prepare yourself for the experience as well.
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What is a category 1,2,3 or 4 caesarean?
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Aftercare and pain relief options.
All questions answered, all worries explored and explained.
Private bespoke session
£70
