Sound at Birth

How I used my voice and a crystal singing bowl during my fourth homebirth to get in touch with the strength and energy I needed to birth my baby naturally at home after 40 hours of labour.

Discover how to build a secure attachment between you and your baby before, during and after the birth using your voice!

If you are having a "SoundBirth" it's crucial for the partner and any other support person to learn how to play a crystal singing bowl, ensuring that someone is always available to play it during each contraction. If the bowl's sound becomes the woman's chosen birthing ritual, it will be essential for someone to play it. Gain some tips here!

Reflecting on my voice during my four home births, I now understand its power. Knowing the benefits of vocalisation for focus, relaxation, openness, and pain management, I would have chosen to use my voice from the start, embracing the sounds without shame. This is why I now encourage expectant mothers to confidently use their voices before childbirth. This way, they can harness all of the benefits—connection, pain relief, empowerment, energy, relaxation, endurance, and the release of birth horm…

SoundBirth transcends being merely a tool for managing pain during childbirth; it also serves as a powerful means to manage shame. Childbirth preparation often focuses on pain and anxiety, yet the feeling of shame is seldom addressed. Imagine being exposed, vulnerable, and making unusual sounds in front of strangers for hours. It's a daunting thought. Learn more about how the SoundBirth tools can assist!