Being With Birth: An Embodied Inquiry
A compassionate space to explore, feel, and understand your birth experience through gentle trauma-informed somatic awareness and embodiment.
​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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This donations-based offering is for any mother who is wondering if they still carry something from her birth story within.
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Perhaps this feels familiar...
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It's felt too painful—or too complicated—to talk about what happened.
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You find yourself dissociating from parts of your birth story or worrying you haven’t processed it fully.
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You feel disconnected from your body or unsure how to trust it again.
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​You want to reconnect with the strength and power you felt, to carry that energy into your motherhood journey.
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You feel bad for being disappointed or annoyed about how things played out because you have so much to be grateful for.
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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.
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There is fear and anxiety about future pregnancies or births because something about your birth experience still feels unresolved.
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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.
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Being with Birth invites you to explore your unique birth story in a way that honors the complexity of what you went through. You will be guided to explore your unique experience through gentle trauma-informed embodiment practices that honor your body’s wisdom. This offering is not about revisiting painful memories without support 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. ​
Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers—strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”
– Barbara Katz Rothman
A note on pricing - why donations based?
I want this work to be accessible to all mothers because I believe that when we process and integrate the lessons from our birth stories, we reclaim our power as mothers. That healing ripples out, strengthening our families and shaping a more grounded, compassionate world. If you feel called to work together, I invite you to offer what you can while honoring the value of this work.
A suggested donation range is $75–$175 per session or $225–$525 for the full series, but any contribution that feels aligned and available to you is genuinely welcome. Please know that if you’re able to pay at a higher rate, you’re helping to make this work more accessible for others.
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Why a 2 session minimum?
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What I’ve learned is that this work can bring up deep insights and emotions. Scheduling two sessions close together (within a week) allows us to revisit and deepen the process, helping you integrate what comes up more fully.
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Disclaimer
This offering is not a replacement for mental health or clinical treatment. If you are currently experiencing PTSD or significant distress related to your birth experience, I encourage you to seek support from a licensed mental health professional or trauma specialist.
'Being with Birth: An Embodied Inquiry' is a gentle, somatic exploration designed to support curiosity and awareness. While it may complement other forms of care, it is not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment. Your well-being and safety are the priority, and this space is intended to work within your capacity in a supportive and non-clinical way.