SoundBirth Mentoring for Birth Workers

Supporting expectant couples to use sound and voice for a calm, connected birth

Private 1:1 Mentoring Sessions with Nicole

Learn how to confidently weave the SoundBirth tools - including a crystal singing bowl and vocal toning - into your 1:1 birth preparation sessions, through a blend of experiential learning and practical mentoring.

During these sessions, you will learn how to encourage pregnant women to connect and use their voice to ease pain during labour and bond with their baby!

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The SoundBirth Story

SoundBirth began when my Mum intuitively started playing one of my crystal singing bowls that was sitting in the corner of my bedroom during my third home birth in 2009.

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 its 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 was the sound 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!

From THAT moment on, I KNEW I had to start sharing this tool with expectant couples and birth professionals so that women all around the world had the opportunity to experience a “SoundBirth” too!

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 women in labour.

What You’ll Learn

The philosophy and science behind SoundBirth — how sound and voice support the birthing process.
How to introduce the SoundBirth benefits and teach the tools to couples in a private session.
How to safely play a crystal singing bowl to support a labouring woman’s voice and create calm, rhythm, and presence.
How to help couples overcome inhibitions around using their voice so they can draw on it as a tool during labour with confidence.
How to give couples exercises to practice toning with a crystal singing bowl or MP3s in preparation for birth.
Simple ways to integrate SoundBirth into hospital, home, or birth centre settings.
How to adapt sessions to each couple’s comfort level and birth preferences.

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Testimonials

“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. Midwife, Mother of 4
“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
“I was able to “get in the zone” to focus and visualise full dilation, in spite of the pressure and hospital sounds that were going on around me. We did successfully dilate and I had the vaginal birth I was hoping for.” Tanya
“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.” Toni Cronk
“If a contraction had a sound it would be the sound of the Crystal singing bowl.” Midwife Anon

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have a crystal singing bowl?

To have a "true" SoundBirth experience YES, it is better to have the SoundBirth bowl available to support your women in labour. They will feel more uninhibited using their voice, more in "the zone", their partner could play the bowl giving him/her a role to play, it will create sacred space no matter where they birth and more!
To purchase your bowl visit the SHOP!
What is so great about the "SoundBirth Bowl"?

Over the years of working with sound I have found that the pitch I have chosen for the SoundBirth Bowl is the easiest pitch to vocalise with - it's not too high, not too low! Also, the size of the bowl isn't too small or too heavy and big! It is JUST RIGHT. You'll learn more about why I chose this bowl during our sessions!
How long will it take for my bowl to arrive?

Your bowl will be drop-shipped within 2 - 3 weeks to your home. Please let me know when it arrives!
Will hospitals let me bring a bowl to birth?

From what I know, it is up to the birthing woman as to what they want to bring into the birthing room. If that is a crystal singing bowl then so be it! So far I haven't heard of a doula, midwife or couple NOT being allowed to bring their bowl into the room. It's all been very positive feedback! It's a good idea to educate those who know nothing about SoundBirth by popping a sign on the door with all the benefits listed!
I'm not musical. I can't sing! Can I still share SoundBirth?

OK OK … you need to first of all remember that EVERYONE IS MUSICAL! Since you were born you’ve been making sounds with your voice right? Plus, ANYONE can play a crystal singing bowl! So YES of course you can! I will give you some tips in our sessions to help you and your couples overcome any anxieties around using your voice so that you can all draw upon it during labour with confidence. Plus, remember, the SoundBirth Bowl will be the main tool that encourages people to really let go!
Who plays the bowl during labour?

Whoever is the birthing woman’s support person - their partner, yourself, their Mother, doula, midwife, even siblings at homebirths have supported their mum.
Is the bowl safe to play for pregnant women?

I recommend you wait until after the first trimester before playing the bowl.
I also recommend never playing the bowl too loud around anyone because it’s the opposite of relaxing and could damage ears and the bowl!
So, when the bowl is played at a volume that is moderate (we will discuss in the sessions) and is comfortable for the woman then there is no problem.
But yes it is always best to have a disclaimer! We shall also discuss this too.
Can I include SoundBirth in my insurance?

If you are already insured as a midwife or other birth worker you can typically incorporate complementary tools (like sound, breathwork, or relaxation techniques) as part of your existing birth education or antenatal services — as long as:
You are not advertising herself as a “Sound Healing Practitioner” or “Sound Therapist.”
You are using SoundBirth simply as an enhancement to your birth support or education work.
You can list it under “antenatal education,” “birth preparation,” or something similar in your insurance paperwork.
Can I use the SoundBirth logo and information with my clients?

Once you’ve completed your mentoring sessions and feel ready to use the SoundBirth materials and logo with your own clients, I’ll send you a simple licence agreement. It just formalises permission to use the branding and ensures everything stays aligned with the SoundBirth values.

Structure

Mentoring Session 1: Foundations of SoundBirth - science, philosophy, benefits

Mentoring Session 2: Experiential Sound Practice - vocal toning, playing the bowl

Mentoring Session 3: Teaching Couples — How to structure a session and integrate into your work

Each session is approximately 60–90 minutes, online or in person in Leeming, Perth

Certification

Upon completion, you’ll receive a SoundBirth Certificate, acknowledging your ability to share SoundBirth with your expectant couples 1:1 within your professional scope of practice.

Investment

Mentoring sessions are offered at:

$180 per session

or

$450 for the 3 mentoring sessions.

(Optional) Ongoing mentoring for continued support - $80 per hour session

Materials Included

Digital SoundBirth Manual
PDFs and MP3s to support your sessions and couples
3 months free access to “The SoundBirth Collective” - online community

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Give the Support of Sound to your Couples

Feel confident about sharing these simple, natural and supportive tools no matter where your couples decide to give birth!
Help your couples find their voice before the birth to find their inner power needed to give birth; connect with their body, baby and partner; and reduce pain … naturally!
Add a complementary tool to your birth preparation sessions, giving your couples another effective and supportive tool that they can draw on during labour!