BIRTHING A MOTHER, BIRTHING A BABY…

Pregnancy is a journey into the unknown. Not only is your body changing, but your very way of being in and experiencing your world is altering. As a first-time mother, who you are becoming as you go from being a woman to being a mother is beginning to unfold. Or, as a mother already, you understand that pregnancy is a precious moment in preparation for bonding with the new life inside of you…

What is the “Birthing a Mother, Birthing a Baby…” Process:

The “Birthing a Mother, Birthing a Baby…” process has been put together to hold you spiritually and emotionally as you unfurl your authentic power as a mother or mother-to-be. It is a safe space to bring the real you in all your unknowing, fear and vulnerability to explore and discover with other pregnant women, and guided by Theoni. A mother herself, Theoni has journeyed with pregnant women for over 15 years, learning what it is that they really need for themselves at this time of transition. Her experience is invaluable as you begin to charter the unknown…

Why do it?

The 4 sessions integrate everything that Conscious Birth offers, believes and practises into a comprehensive growth process. Each session has a different focus for the stage of pregnancy you are at and will focus on the whole of you: emotionally, spiritually and practically. Within a nurturing environment Theoni will guide you by answering any questions, dispelling fears, expanding your awareness and providing knowledge to help you better understand your self and your body.

In addition, Theoni provides telephonic support for any niggling concerns during office hours for ladies attending the course. Theoni has over many years built up an extensive collection of books and DVD’s on pregnancy, birth and parenting. This comprehensive collection is available exclusively on loan to ladies experiencing the “Birthing a Mother, Birthing a Baby…” process.

Benefits:

• The process allows you access to your inner wisdom and power and assists you in trusting your own body.
• Your fears and worries (from the largest to the smallest) else will be dealt with in the calm and compassion that comes with Theoni’s extensive experience.
• You will achieve greater connection to yourself and your baby.
• You will experience better emotional well-being.

What do sessions consist of?

Drawing from her expertise in various disciplines Theoni will, amongst other things, look at your health profile and recommend nutrition and supplements that your body needs; tap into your emotional situation and offer affirmations to work with in between sessions; explore your spiritual growth with Angel, Journey, Master and Goddess Cards; and customize breathing, yoga and meditations to facilitate connection to your core power of being a woman.

The aim of the “Birthing a Mother, Birthing a Baby” process is to assist you to enter this life-altering phase of life with conscious commitment: prepared, confident and capable.

What to bring…

Bring with you:

• Your commitment. 4 sessions, 2 hours each to held at Istha yoga studio on Wednesday or Thursday mornings (to be confirmed)
• A new journal and pens
• An open and inquisitive nature about all that you are and all that this pregnancy has to offer you.

NOTE:
It doesn’t matter when you join: the objective is to get 4 sessions in before you reach 37 weeks.

Cost:

The cost breakdown is R600 per session, and Theoni can arrange a discount if all 4 sessions are paid for up front.

Make the time to embrace yourself and invest in the nurturing and care you deserve at this special time. It could make all the difference in how you experience your own birth into becoming the mother you’d like to be…

“I started out my pregnancy scared and quite intimidated by what a responsibility I had taken on. I felt unprepared for becoming a parent. I felt judged by family and friends and a victim to other people’s opinions of what I should be doing. Through the sessions, Theoni helped me to understand my power as a mother and accept that I know what is best for my baby.  I have grown not only as a mother-to-be and a woman, but also as a person. I feel more confident in all aspects of my life, not only my pregnancy and impending parenthood. The sessions have made me understand that the way I react to things determines whether positive or negative experiences will manifest. I have moved away from being a victim and have taken control of my life.”
Sharon, mother of Matthew

“Children were never a part of my ‘life-plan’, so when I fell pregnant unexpectantly, I needed to come to terms with it. I am 37 and have been focusing on my career up until now... Therefore the transition from woman to mother seemed challenging, and I wasn’t too sure how I was going to do it.
Theoni appeared at the right time with an opportunity to help me on this journey. Her ‘Birthing a Mother, Birthing a Baby’ course helped me to ease into my role as a mother-to-be. I was anxious about everything when I started out, but as the course progressed, my questions were answered, one by one, and at the end of the journey I not only felt ready for this new experience called motherhood, but am now looking forward to it.
The fear of becoming a mother when I fell pregnant has now turned into excitement and I am ready to embrace motherhood. I am so thankful that I was in the right place at the right time to meet Theoni. It has been one of the best things that could have happened to my pregnancy.”
Renske, mother of Tayo

“Theoni provided an important and nurturing space for me to get to grips with my pregnancy journey. I deeply valued her knowledge and reassurance and felt very supported in our time together. Motherhood is such a significant threshold and finding the space to be present and held has been very empowering.”
Juliette, mother to a new baby