Guided Imagery for Pregnancy & Birth

Guided Imagery works with the power of thought.

Feel relaxed

Relaxation techniques can help you avoid fueling the “fight or flight” response, thus reducing medical complications allowing labor to unfold naturally and helping you manage discomfort.

Feel confident you can manage discomfort

Developing techniques tailored to you, including redirecting focus, breathing and using positive affirmations can help you manage your birth journey.

Feel prepared

Once information is incorporated at a subconscious level you will find yourself effortlessly flowing into it. Have you ever realized while driving home on your commute that you had “spaced out” for a period of time and yet your mind and body had coordinated to drive you safely toward your destination? Similarly, I empower your subconscious to work with your healthy natural instincts.

Feel connected to your body and your baby

Guided imagery helps you listen to your internal cues, allowing for a more present mindful birth.

I learn about you, your baby, your pregnancy, your strengths and your birth plan. I help ease you into a state of relaxation where I guide you through your birth plan and coping skills. You come back to a fully alert state bringing with you a sense of re-invigoration and confidence. You leave the session feeling affirmed and with a recording of the session to continue to reinforce your skills.

Yes. My sessions are targeted to your specific pregnancy and birth plan. Whether you are working with a doula, planning a home birth, or simply desiring to give birth without medication, guided imagery can build your confidence to pursue the birth plan you want.

Not all birth experiences are the same. I understand this and can help women in a great variety of different situations. I believe strongly that a successful birth is one where mom and baby are healthy. I honor whatever path you and your doctor decide is best to achieve this goal. As a matter of fact, women who face complications in their pregnancy can be the ones who most benefit from the use of guided imagery

The power of the mind is awe-inspiring, but we live in a physical body, a body that has the responsibility to relay to our mind sensations, even uncomfortable ones. Pain is the body’s way to draw attention to changes or distress within it. My goal is to help you listen to your body without dwelling, then engage in coping skills to move beyond discomfort.

I can be helpful any time during your pregnancy. I can provide coping skills if you experience natural pregnancy or postpartum challenges. For a guided imagery session focused on birthing it is ideal to come after your first trimester allowing time to rehearse the skills and listen to the audio recording regularly.

Guided imagery is a tool that I tailor to your expressed desired outcome. You are in control at all times during the session. I suggest a state of deep relaxation. You are neither asleep nor unconscious and can “come out” whenever you wish.

Absolutely. Many minor natural discomforts during pregnancy can be addressed in my sessions. During the postpartum period new moms can experience shifts in their body, mind and daily reality. Therapeutic tools can help with this transition.

Absolutely. Your experience will only enhance your ability to engage and target your session.

As a licensed therapist I combine therapeutic tools with those of guided imagery to help with the fears, triggers and emotions that occur during a pregnancy after loss. A woman who has experienced loss often travels a rocky emotional path during a subsequent pregnancy. Reaching out to receive support can be vital.

Yes, I am a licensed therapist with specific education, experience and tools to help you during pregnancy and beyond.