Gentle Birth Method Essential Package

This bundle has the core items that you will need for pregnancy, birth and afterwards.

It saves you money compared to buying the items individually!

(Depending on your needs there may be additional items that you might like to purchase)

Information:

• Gentle Birth Method Pregnancy Guidelines and Summary Chart: Sent via email these Guidelines include guidance on what we recommend, at what time, during pregnancy and include the dietary guidance that you should follow throughout.

FOR PREGNANCY

Supplements:

• Homeopathic Tissue Salt Programme: Taken twice daily throughout pregnancy. Provided to meet specific salt needs during pregnancy, prevent anaemia, avoid stretch marks, and maintain calcium/magnesium levels, which are essential for a smooth pregnancy and healthy development.

• Baladi Choornam (Evening Drink): 2 packs for a three-month supply. A traditional drink that, when taken with a Dhanwantaram tablet, helps make the birthing tissues supple and less congested for an easier birth and quicker postnatal recovery. (From 12 weeks onwards)

• Dhanwantaram Tablets: A six-month supply of ‘baby pills’ for digestive support during pregnancy. (From 12 weeks)

• Morning Herbal Birthing Tea (Raspberry Leaf, Cramp Cut Bark, Nettle Leaf): 2 of each packet for a four-month supply to decongest the liver and tone the uterus. (From 20 weeks onwards).

• Microflora (probiotic complex) - for gut and immunity.

• Caullophylum 30c: 1 pillule taken 3 times daily from 36 weeks to birth to aid with the gentle softening and thinning of the cervix.

Pregnancy Yoga:

• Three practice video sessions from Swati in India: 20 to 30 weeks of pregnancy; 30 to 36 weeks of pregnancy; and 36 weeks to birth. (Links sent via email)

Note: Weekly live zoom Pregnancy Yoga with Micromovements and Birth Rehearsal Visualisation Classes are available to purchase .

Gentle Birth Method Hypnobirth ‘The Gowri Way’ (QR Code sent with booklet)

• Prepare for a natural birth with Self-Hypnosis and Visualization: An MP3 by Dr. Gowri Motha part of the Gentle Birth Method Hypnobirth ‘The Gowri Way’ series. (Listen from 20 weeks onwards)

Note: A 4-week live zoom course on GBM Hypnobirth ‘The Gowri Way’ is also available to purchase; the pregnancy zoom yoga classes are then included complementary.

Additional Products

• Nourishing Belly Oil 28 by Dr. Marie Gowri Motha (100ml): Improves skin elasticity, helps prevent stretch marks and is compatible with homeopathic treatments. (From 20 weeks)

• The Gowri Belly Wrap: Adjustable support for use from the 20th week of pregnancy and postnatally, available in sizes M/L and S/M. During pregnancy, it helps support your uterus and helps baby get into optimal foetal position. It prevents strain on lower back and pelvic ligaments and the splitting of the central tummy muscles. Also use postnatally as it helps support the body and ensure that your organs return to their pre-pregnancy position.

• Perineal & Vaginal Oil Kit: A special Ayurvedic oil blend and self-stretching instructions designed to prepare the vaginal tissues for childbirth, reduces second stage of labour, reduces vaginal and perineal tears. Use from 36 weeks. (Oil, 30 pre-made tampons and self-stretching instructions given). Note: some mothers prefer to use the EPI-NO device for stretching, which is available to purchase from our shop.

• Rectal Oil Enema (Rectal basti): This Ayurvedic technique reduces oedema in the rectal wall, sedates the pelvic tissues and makes second stage of labour more comfortable. Use twice a week from 36 weeks.

• Warm Oil Backpacks: Ayurvedic treatment to reduce tightness in the lower back muscles and allow the pelvic zone to expand and stretch during birthing, enabling an easier birth. (From 36 weeks)

FOR LABOUR AND POSTNATAL

• Aromatherapy Labour Massage Oil: Crafted by Gowri for use during labour for mental relaxation and muscle relaxation. Unlike some other aromatherapy oils this is compatible with homeopathic remedies.

• Homeopathic Labour and Post-natal Kit: A custom kit for the Gentle Birth Method, containing common remedies needed during labour and after birth. Includes Recovery Remedy and Mother Tincture Hypericum. Instructions provided.

• Gentle Birthing Labour MP3: To be played during labour for a calming effect. Two tracks, one for the initial surges and one for the second stage.

• Toning-Up After Birth MP3: For post-natal visualisation and relaxation, aimed at helping mothers regain their pre-pregnancy physique and enhance their beauty

• Lactors: Homeopathic remedy for lactation, with a dosage of 3 pillules taken 3 times a day.