Birth Support & Midwifery
We offer birth support for mothers who have followed the Gentle Birth Method. Our GBM Practitioners provide support during and after birth, in either a hospital or home setting. We also work with private midwives who are GBM Practitioners, should you wish to consider their services.
Birth Support Service
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About
Gentle Birth mothers attending our clinic and classes can book our practitioners for birth attendance at home or in the hospital.
When labor begins, call us, and a practitioner will arrive within an hour. We'll help you relax and establish labor contractions using reflexology, massage, homeopathic remedies, and visualization. We provide mental and emotional support to manage contractions and focus on efficient cervical and pelvic opening, guiding you to breathe naturally. If medical intervention is needed, we'll remain with you until your baby is skin-to-skin on your breast, ensuring your comfort and happiness.
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Our Fees
£2500 Total
This fee is payable upfront in full. It includes up to 12 hours of hands‑on birth support.
Additional hours are charged at £50 per hour for GBM practitioners, or £100 per hour if you are supported by a GBM doctor.
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Home Birth Midwives
Debbie Linger, a Gentle Birth Method practitioner and close colleague of Gowri, offers specialised insight into birth preparation. As a midwife at Forest Midwives, Debbie and her colleague Rebecca have supported many home births. Contact Forest Midwives directly for information on packages and services.
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Recommended Birth Products
This kit has been created to bring mothers the key Gentle Birth Method products they need from 36 weeks until the day of delivery .
Gentle Birth Method Vaginal Oil and 30 pre-made tampons: For preparing the vaginal tissues for birth, with a self-stretching technique (instructions provided. Note: Many mothers prefer to use the EPI-NO balloon which is available to purchase separately).
Dr. Marie Gowri Motha’s Nourishing Belly Oil: 28 units to maintain skin elasticity, calm the mind, and offer a pleasant scent.
Gentle Birth Method Rectal Enema Oil Kit: Contains 8 doses of 60ml oil and administration sets, using an Ayurvedic technique to ease the second stage of labor.
Homeopathy - Caulophyllum 30c: To gently soften and thin the cervix.
Gentle Birth Method Energy Balls: 28 balls, crafted by an Ayurvedic doctor to enhance health, strength, and nutrition, balancing Vata, Pitta, and Kapha (consume 1 or 2 daily and postnatally).
MP3 Downloads - Gentle Birth Method Hypnobirth ‘The Gowri Way’: Three audio files for preparation, labor, and postnatal body toning.
Purchasing this kit offers a saving of £37 compared to buying the items individually!!!
**Don’t forget to order your ‘Baby’s Birth-day and Beyond’ bundle - which has the products needed for birthing and afterwards.
Here’s a summary of the Labour and Postnatal Homeopathic Remedies:
Labour Remedies:
Aconite 200c: For initial labor signs or if labor progresses too quickly.
Arnica 200c: To reduce swelling, used every 15-20 minutes during labor.
Caulophyllum 200c: To establish regular, strong contractions.
Gelsemium 200c: Strengthens contractions if Caulophyllum is ineffective.
Ipecac 200c: For nausea and vomiting.
Kali Phos 200c: For exhaustion and hormonal shakes.
Nat mur 200c: For lower back pain.
China 30c: For tiredness due to dehydration.
Pulsatilla 30c: For emotional support.
Recovery Remedy 10ml: Reduces stress and aids coping.
Postnatal Remedies:
Sabina 30c: To expel the placenta if not naturally delivered within 10-15 minutes.
Phosphorus 30c: For profuse bleeding post-delivery.
Kali Phos 30c: For post-birth shakes or exhaustion.
Post-Birth Recovery Formula: A mix of Arnica 30c, Bellis perennis 30c, and Hypericum 30c for pain and swelling.
Calendula 30c: For healing the perineum or C-section skin.
Chamomilla 30c: For after-pains during breastfeeding.
Secale 30c: If heavy bleeding continues 3-5 days postnatally.
Pulsatilla 30c: For postnatal emotional support.
Mother Tincture of Hypericum/Calendula 10ml: For soothing vulva and perineum tissues.
These remedies are part of the ‘Baby’s Birth-day and Beyond’ Kit, which includes various products to support mothers during and after birth and is a special bundle price. Remember to consult with a healthcare provider before using any new remedies.
The birthing Essentials package includes:
Dr Marie Gowri Motha’s Conditioning Body Oil 15: Specially formulated aromatherapy oil to use during labour to provide mental relaxation, psychic protection, aid muscle relaxation and help endorphin release. Also, use after birth to nourish your skin and senses. Unlike some other aromatherapy oils, this can be used with homoeopathic remedies and will not affect their potency.
Labour Hypnobirth Track (MP3): 2 x audio tracks by Dr Gowri Motha for the 2 stages of labour. (A CD can be requested)
Either Homoeopathic Labour and Postnatal Kit:
Our essential remedies for birth and postnatal care kit, including Bach Flower Rescue Remedy and Mother Tincture of Hypericum and Calendula.
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Our post C-Section Kit: gentle and nurturing recovery from your C-section with our specially curated homoeopathic kit, designed to provide comfort and holistic support.
Energy Balls (28 balls): Nutritious balls formulated to support maternal health, calmness, and lactation.
Postnatal Detox Cubes (28 balls): Cubes to aid in postnatal recovery and detoxification.
The Gowri Belly Wrap: An adjustable wrap for support during pregnancy and postnatal recovery.
Mini-G (100 tablets): A supplement to alleviate pre/post-natal depression and improve memory.
Toning-up After Birth CD/MP3: An audio guide for postnatal relaxation and body toning.
Purchasing this kit offers a saving of over £74 compared to buying the items individually!
You may also be interested in having a bespoke GBM postnatal treatment
The GBM postnatal care package is designed to honour new mothers and support their recovery at home. It includes:
· GBM Full Body Massage using Creative Healing:
- A full digestive tone-up - the digestive system is usually very delicate after giving birth. This includes treatments for the pancreas and liver.
- A female treatment - to help the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes go back to their pre-pregnant shape, size and tone. Also, the uterus is toned, drained and supported.
- Ayurvedic elements are employed to tone the skin and get rid of subcutaneous fluid retention and cellulite on the thighs, legs, arms, buttocks, and the whole back. Warm dry powder herbal Potlis (bolus) [Potlis are herbs are bound in a muslin cloth] are patted and stroked on the body in a set pattern (this is sometimes referred to as herbal stamping).
Vaginal Fumigation: Using herbal smoke for healing.
Belly Wrapping: Practitioners wrap the mother’s tummy post-treatment to support abdominal recovery.
The treatments are provided 2 to 3 times a week at your home for 6 weeks by one or two practitioners, tailored to the mother’s individual needs. Please contact us for further details.
These tracks have been chosen to offer specific visualisation to prepare the cervix for thinning out and to increase confidence in the mother’s mind that anaesthetic endorphins can be trained to be released by listening to these audio tracks regularly.
Repetition is the key to the mind-body response, so that it will be ready and waiting for you during birthing and all other important times in your life when you need physical comfort.
Tracks:
1. Endorphins Applied to Birth (39:23)
2. Talking to the baby for optimal foetal position (7.29)
3. Thinning the cervix from 38 weeks – Pre-programming (11:45)
4. Continuous visualisation (25.45). This is one of Gowri’s favourite tracks. Being mindful all day that your preparing for birth helps you to be in an altered state of awareness, especially in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy. When your brain is in alpha rhythm you are constantly releasing endorphins into your blood stream giving you a feeling of comfort all the way through the last few weeks of your pregnancy that carries on into your birthing process. (Note: This is already included in the 28 weeks onwards package because Gowri believes that this track is transformational and soothing so we have added it into this package as well)
Listen to ‘Continuous Visualisation’ every day before you go to sleep at night and 1 other track during the day when you have a short break to relax.
More visualisations that have been recorded during Gowri’s classes can be accessed by becoming a member at: www.gowrivoice.com
NOTE: You should download the MP3 on a computer, not on a mobile device (unless your device can unzip .zip files). The download link lasts 24 hours so please remember to download as soon as possible.