​Birth experiences, no matter how they unfolded, leave lasting imprints in our bodies. Whether your birth was empowering, traumatic, or somewhere in between, those feelings don’t just disappear, they live in us, shaping how we feel, move, and relate to ourselves as mothers.​ 

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If you've ever wondered whether something from your birth story is still holding you back or yearning to be learned, this space is for you. A donation-based offering for any mother who feels called to explore their birth experience through the wisdom of the body.

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What Is Somatic Awareness and Embodiment?

Somatic awareness is the practice of tuning into the sensations, emotions, and wisdom stored in the body. Embodiment goes a step further—it’s about learning to trust and move with that wisdom, rather than overriding it with our minds. This is especially powerful for birth integration because so much of the birth experience lives beyond words, held in the nervous system and the body’s deep memory.

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​In my work supporting mothers, I knew I wanted to tend more deeply to what I was seeing and hearing in circle, the ways matrescence was shaped by what lingered from birth experiences. Some women had words for it, while others carried something unspoken, a felt sense of what remained unresolved. I could feel that something was missing. I worried that there was unneccessary heartache from the limited ways and opportunities to even begin to process everything that had happened.

 

My own experience with somatic awareness showed me a way in, a way to listen to the body’s stories when words aren’t enough. It led me to get certified as a Focalizing Practitioner, giving me the tools to support this exploration in a trauma-informed way. When I trained in Focalizing, I had a deep knowing that this was the missing piece in my work with mothers. Again and again, I had seen women carrying the weight of their birth experiences and just knew there had to be another way..

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Perhaps this feels familiar...

• It's felt too painful—or too complicated—to talk about what happened.

• You find yourself dissociating from parts of your birth story or worrying you haven’t processed it fully.

• You feel disconnected from your body or unsure how to trust it again.

• ​You want to reconnect with the strength and power you felt, to carry that energy into your motherhood journey.

• You feel bad for being disappointed or annoyed about how things played out because you have so much to be grateful for.

• Even though you know you did everything you could, a part of you still carries guilt and wonders if it would have been different if you had just done something more.

• There is fear and anxiety about future pregnancies or births because something about your birth experience still feels unresolved.

• You notice lingering physical sensations—like tension, pain, or numbness—that seem tied to your birth experience but you’re not sure how or what to do.

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If any of this resonates, you are not alone. Research shows that up to 45% of women describe their birth experience as traumatic and reclaiming your story matters. I believe all mothers deserve this space and support to honor what happened. Without it, birth stories can feel heavy or incomplete, making it hard to move forward with the clarity and peace you deserve. While it’s common for mothers to feel guilt, regret, or even trauma surrounding their birth, it doesn’t have to be the norm. You are deserving of the space to process and make sense of what happened. Just because something is common doesn’t mean it should define your experience or hold you back from feeling at peace in your mothering journey.

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​​What to Expect?

Being with Birth invites you to explore your unique birth story in a way that honors the complexity of what you went through. We will sit together and many people describe the practice as similar to a guided vizualization or meditation. The main difference is that you will be sharing your experiences as we go along, you're always in the driving seat of what happens while I guide. This offering is not about revisiting painful memories but rather creating a space for your body to share what it’s been holding and for you to reclaim your inner strength and power. ​

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This offering includes two sessions, each dynamic and responsive to your needs:

 

Session One (up to 90 minutes): We begin by setting an intention for this exploration and gently dropping into a practice. The extra time allows spaciousness—if sharing your birth story feels helpful, there’s room for that, but it’s absolutely not required. We may start with grounding or movement to create a sense of safety, or we might go straight into the practice. Most importantly, we move at your pace, ensuring that you always feel supported and resourced.

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Session Two (60-80 minutes): This is a space to integrate. You may want to verbally process what came up in the first session, or you might find that another practice feels more supportive. Together, we’ll follow what feels right for you and your nervous system, co-creating a session that meets you where you are.

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Every step of this process is about reconnecting with your body’s wisdom and giving yourself the space to honor what remains. You don't need to be fixed, no matter how long ago your birth was, if something in you is ready to explore it now, that’s enough. ​​​​