Mindfully Prepared Birth
Birth is a transformative journey—one that is deeply personal, powerful, and unique. Mindfully Prepared Birth is designed to help you step into this experience with confidence, knowledge, and a sense of calm.
This course, created by Kelly Colvin, a mother of eight, is rooted in the belief that informed decisions lead to empowered births. Together, we will explore the power of the mind, meditation, and practical tools to support any birth experience—whether unmedicated, medicated, or cesarean, hospital or home birth.
Through education, hands-on techniques, and meaningful discussions, you and your partner will gain the confidence to navigate labor and birth with clarity and peace.
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness, at its heart, is the practice of being fully present in the moment, with gentle curiosity and without judgment. It means becoming aware of your thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and the environment around you — and instead of reacting automatically, choosing to respond with calm attention and care.
When it comes to birth, mindfulness becomes a truly powerful companion. Let’s explore how:
1. Staying Present During Labor
Birth unfolds moment by moment. Mindfulness helps a birthing person stay anchored in the present, rather than getting swept away by fear of what’s to come or regrets about what has passed. With mindfulness, they can focus on this breath, this contraction, this moment — making the experience more manageable, even empowering.
2. Creating Space for Choice
Mindfulness slows down the mind just enough to create space between sensation and reaction. This pause can be crucial in birth. It allows the birthing person to respond thoughtfully rather than react out of fear or panic. They might think, What do I need right now? How can I best support my body in this moment?
3. Easing Fear and Anxiety
Fear often tightens the body, increasing pain and tension. Mindfulness invites softness. By observing fear or discomfort without judgment, the birthing person can work with their body rather than against it, reducing the fear-tension-pain cycle.
4. Enhancing Connection
Mindfulness deepens the connection — to oneself, to the baby, to the support team. It reminds the birthing person that they are not alone, and it helps partners and doulas, like yourself, remain grounded and fully present in their support.
5. Postpartum Benefits
Mindfulness doesn’t end at birth. It carries beautifully into the postpartum period, helping navigate the emotional shifts of new parenthood, promoting healing, and supporting bonding with the baby.
