SoundBirth Doula Training

Are you a birth professional who works with expectant couples and wants to learn how to use the power of sound and music as supportive tools before, during and after the birth?

For Birth and Postpartum Doula, Midwives, Childbirth Educators, Pregnancy Yoga and Pilates Teachers, Hypnobirth Practitioners AND Sound/Music Therapists.

NO MUSICAL BACKGROUND NECESSARY!

First of all ... What is SoundBirth?

SoundBirth began when my Mum intuitively started playing one of my newly purchased crystal singing bowls that was sitting in the corner of my bedroom.

It was good timing because my contractions were starting to feel more intense and I was starting to want to moan and groan because of it's intensity ... but I felt embarrassed about making any strange sounds in front of everyone (midwife, husband, friend, Mum...).  I had felt self-conscious and inhibited during my previous two home births too!

BUT as soon as I heard the sound of the bowl I started to make more sound with my voice and in return felt more relief!  The entire room seemed to disappear and all that was present were the sounds I was co-creating with the bowl.  

Soon the contraction dissipated and so did the sound of the bowl.  

I couldn't believe the difference in my anxiety and pain levels!   

From then on my doula was instructed by me to play that bowl throughout every contraction for the next 5 hours ... and then again during my fourth labour my birth team took turns playing that bowl ... this time for about 30 hours!

The sound of that amazing bowl HELD my hand and gave me the strength I needed to birth my babies!

After that first SoundBirth experience back in 2009, I KNEW I had to share this with the birth world!

So I created SOUNDBIRTH! 

Since then the SoundBirth tools have been used by doulas, midwives and partners at home births and hospitals throughout Perth, WA and other parts of the world, to soothe and support birthing persons in labour. Hear about what people are saying below!

Testimonials

  • “I never thought, "I can't do this" or "I need drugs" or "take me to the hospital" because the bowl kept me present and grounded. I felt safe and calm during the contractions. I truly believe without the crystal singing bowl my labour would have been unbearable. I am generally an over thinker but as I said the bowl and toning gave me a singular present focus. I also love the sound the crystal singing bowl makes.”

    Toni Cronk, Mother of 2

  • “After remembering to tone with the crystal singing bowl that my Mum was playing during each contraction for hours, I finally dilated from 3cm to 10cm within 30 mins! I'm extremely grateful that I was able to birth my baby naturally when everything was heading to having a c-section. ”

    Cailee Mansell, Mother of 2

  • “The birth was exceedingly beautiful and the bowl such a part of this, I would highly recommend it to every birthing woman. ” Shar

  • “It was so helpful, having the bowls there. I truly believe they helped me in opening up and relaxing like I’ve never relaxed before.”

    Sandra Golaszewski, Mother of 4, Midwife, Texas

  • “The beautiful low tone of the mesmerising singing bowl helped keep Amy in what I like to call the 'labour zone'. The atmosphere in the room was one of peace, harmony and there was the easy flow of laughter and joy. ”

    Susan Krachler, Midwife

  • “If a contraction had a sound it would be the sound of the Crystal singing bowl.”

    Anon Midwife

5 Benefits of Using a Crystal Singing Bowl During Labour

  1. Women feel safe, confident and relaxed about using their voice when a resonant crystal singing bowl is accompanying them.

  2. When a bowl is played in time with a woman’s contractions she feels heard and connected no matter where she ends up giving birth.

  3. The resonant, pure sound of a crystal singing bowl gives a birthing woman something to focus on rather than pain, or unhelpful thoughts.

  4. Vocal toning relaxes the larynx which relaxes the cervix.

  5. When a woman uses her voice without inhibition she experiences the physical benefits such as lower blood pressure, less pain, increase in oxygen, release of oxytocin, endorphins, melatonin, serotonin and activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Modules

  • Find out how SoundBirth started and what you will be able to do with sound and music to support your expectant couples before, during and after the birth.

  • Learn about the science behind sound healing and the use of one’s voice. Become more aware of how sounds and music affect you in your every day life.

  • Let’s talk about the stories we have about our own voice and how we can address these issues with our expectant couples so they can then be aware and choose to use their voice without inhibition during labour.

  • Learn about the benefits of vocal toning and how to do it yourself and share it with your expectant couples!

  • Learn how to use, look after and play your beautiful crystal singing bowl, before, during and after the birth to support and soothe your birthing women.

  • Learn how to protect your birthing woman’s environment no matter where she chooses to give birth. Use sound and music as tools to create a safe and sacred space.

  • Learn how to create a simple “Heart Song” and encourage your expectant couples to do the same, so they can sing it to their baby and build a strong bond even before they are born!

  • Learn how to introduce simple music activities that new parents can integrate into their lives immediately that will assist with the bonding process and keep everyone calm during this major life transition.

Is SoundBirth for You?

  • Do you KNOW from your own life experience that music, sound healing and the use of your voice can transform your experience and you feel drawn to being able to share this information and tools, with confidence, with the families you work with?

  • Are you always on the look-out for natural, accessible and effective birth support tools that you can share with your expectant couples and new families?

  • Are you excited about adding value to your birth doula packages and make extra income for yourself and your family?

What’s Included:

Your SoundBirth Bowl

To offer “SoundBirth” you will need a “SoundBirth Bowl which is a 99.99 % quartz crystal singing bowl that I have decided is the ideal size (not too heavy) and pitch (not too high or too low) for vocalising with. You bowl includes a soft carry case, mallet and o-ring and will arrive at your doorstep (within Australia) within 2-3 weeks.

Access to Learning Resources and 1:1 Sessions

This training is a combination of going through the SoundBirth Workbook, watching links to videos, audios, homework and other resources. You will also have 3 x 1:1 sessions with me in person (in Perth) or via Zoom. You have 6 months to complete the homework found in the workbook.

Facebook Group Support

Gain access to myself and any new links, resources or videos that I create along the way, as well as being able to connect with a community of other SoundBirth students and those who are already offering the SoundBirth tools in their business/work with expectant couples.

SoundBirth Directory

After completing the training and being approved by myself after a 1:1 Zoom call, you will be listed as a “Certified SoundBirth Doula” in the SoundBirth Directory. You can also be insured through IICT as “SoundBirth” is an approved modality.

Investment:

$1250

Payment Plans Available!

INCLUDES

  • The “SoundBirth Bowl" - High quality, 14-inch, crystal singing bowl with case, delivered to your door (within Australia only). Your essential tool for bringing deep relaxation, focus and connection in the birth space.

  • 3 x 1:1 sessions with me - Get personal guidance and feedback to enhance your skills and confidence.

  • Comprehensive workbook and resources - Easy-to-follow lessons, exercises and resources to deepen your learning.

  • Practical Homework: Practice the SoundBirth tools with your clients to deepen your learning and complete homework online within 6 months.

  • Community and Ongoing Support: Access to the private SoundBirth Doula Facebook group

 

Let’s Create a Community of People Who Bring Sound to Birth and New Families!

All women deserve to feel powerful, strong, connected, nurtured, empowered, relaxed, energised and fully ALIVE during this massive transformation called BIRTH.  

Fathers/other support people also deserve to feel confident about supporting a birthing person during labour and SoundBirth is a tool that helps anyone feel connected with the birth process.

All babies coming into the world deserve to enter GENTLY while feeling safe and nurtured.

And YOU deserve to have more offerings up your sleeve to help more people and become more financially abundant!

Be one of the FIRST in the world to be using and teaching the SoundBirth tools!

I look forward to sharing SoundBirth with you!

Nicole xx

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