Prepare for birth with voice, breath and sound

Private birth-preparation sessions using vocal sound, breathing and a crystal singing bowl to help you feel calmer, more connected and more confident.

Available in your own home across Perth.

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What is SoundBirth?

SoundBirth is a gentle approach to birth preparation that uses voice, breathing and the supportive sound of a crystal singing bowl.

In a private session, you and your birth partner will learn practical ways to release tension, find a steady rhythm and work together during labour.

Created by Nicole Lloyd in 2011, SoundBirth helps women discover that their own voice can become a powerful source of calm, focus and confidence during birth.

SoundBirth for Expectant Couples

Ways to Work with Me

Whether you are preparing for your own birth or want to bring SoundBirth into your professional work, choose the pathway that best suits you.

Private Sessions for Expectant Couples

Prepare for labour together using voice, breath, partner support and the gentle resonance of a crystal singing bowl.

Sessions can be held in your own home across Perth.

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Private SoundBirth Training for Doulas

Learn practical voice, breathing and crystal bowl techniques that you can use when preparing and supporting your own doula clients.

SoundBirth for Doulas

SoundBirth Practitioner Training

A comprehensive training pathway for birth workers, pregnancy yoga teachers and sound practitioners who want to teach SoundBirth to expectant parents.

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  • Toni Cronk - Mother of 2, Homebirth

    “The bowl kept me present and grounded. I felt safe and calm during the contractions. The bowl and toning gave me a singular, present focus.”

  • Susan Krachler - Midwife

    “It would be worth investigating what the crystal singing bowl could do for you, not only in labour but for pregnancy relaxation and vitality. I think that perhaps it is also great for life in general.”

  • Trina Stacey - Mother of 2, Author

    “Since the workshop I have really embraced increasing the amount of music in our home. I have created a little lullaby and have been singing it and playing along on the piano every day, I have also acknowledged my fear of making strange noises during labour. ”

  • Sarcha Thurston - Owner of Yogahub

    “​Yogahub has been working with Nicole Lloyd since 2016. Together we have produced a unique sound and yoga experience that has become a favourite among our clients and a mainstay on our programme. Collaborating with Nicole has been a fantastic experience. Nicole teaches that sound is both a science and an art. Nicole holds a university degree in music so her performance skills are exceptional. As a sound therapist, performer and friend, Nicole has our full support and admiration.”

  • Walt

    “I just recently ordered my first crystal singing bowl, through Nicole and was blown away with the process! She was a wealth of knowledge and helped tremendously in my decision making process to match me to this beautiful instrument. On top of that, the speed of delivery to my front door really made it an effortless experience. Highly recommend and will definitely be back to order more!”

About Nicole

Nicole Lloyd is a musician, educator, mother of four and the creator of SoundBirth.

Drawing on her background in music, birth, teaching and sound work, Nicole created SoundBirth in 2011 to help women and their partners prepare for labour in a calm, practical and deeply embodied way.

Today, she works privately with expectant couples and trains doulas and practitioners to bring the supportive power of voice and sound into their own work.

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