Foundation, assessment and early pregnancy support

From around 15 weeks, mothers can begin gentle GBM pregnancy support. At this stage, the focus is on understanding your body, supporting comfort, and beginning the foundations for a calm and healthy pregnancy.

What we usually recommend

·         An initial consultation or assessment with Dr Gowri or a GBM Practitioner

·         Gentle pregnancy treatment where suitable

·         Creative Healing and Pregnancy Reflexology

·         Support for digestion, nausea, constipation, bloating or tiredness

·         Guidance around food, daily routine and pregnancy wellbeing

·         Online consultation if you are outside London or travelling

Helpful GBM products at this stage

·         Pregnancy supplements, where suitable

·         Mini G

·         Polbax / Baxtin

·         Baladi Tea

·         Morning Tea

·         Pregnancy food guidance

This stage is about gently supporting the mother’s system and creating a strong foundation for the months ahead.

Building strength, rhythm and body awareness

As pregnancy develops, many mothers begin to feel the physical changes more clearly. GBM treatments at this stage can help support the back, pelvis, digestion, sleep and general energy.

What we usually recommend

·         Regular pregnancy treatments every 2 to 3 weeks, depending on need

·         Creative Healing and Pregnancy Reflexology

·         Support for pelvic comfort, lower back tension and sleep

·         Guidance on movement, rest and food

·         Beginning or continuing pregnancy yoga

·         Introduction to visualisation and relaxation practices

Helpful GBM products at this stage

·         Mini G

·         Polbax / Baxtin

·         Baladi Tea

·         Morning Tea

·         Nourishing Belly Oils

·         Pregnancy yoga and visualisation classes

·         Daily Pregnancy Yoga and Visualisation with Dr Gowri

·         Prerecorded Pranayama Videos

This stage is about helping the body remain comfortable and supported as the pregnancy grows.

Preparing the mind and body for birth

From around 28 weeks, the focus begins to shift more clearly towards birth preparation. This is a good time to begin hypnobirthing, visualisation and deeper body preparation.

What we usually recommend

·         Pregnancy treatments every 2 to 3 weeks if needed

·         Creative Healing and Pregnancy Reflexology

·         GBM Hypnobirth preparation

·         Weekly pregnancy yoga and visualisation

·         Breathing and relaxation practice

·         Support with fear, anxiety or tension around birth

·         Discussion around birth preferences and preparation

Helpful GBM products and resources

·         28 Weeks Onwards GBM Hypnobirth recordings

·         Pregnancy Yoga with Visualisation classes

·         Daily Pregnancy Yoga and Visualisation with Dr Gowri

·         Prerecorded Pranayama Videos

·         Mini G

·         Polbax / Baxtin

·         Baladi Tea

·         Morning Tea

·         Nourishing Belly Oils

This is a key stage for helping mothers feel calmer, more connected and more confident about birth.

Deepening birth preparation

From 32 weeks onwards, many mothers benefit from more regular support. The body is preparing for birth, and GBM focuses on pelvic balance, tissue preparation, relaxation and confidence.

What we usually recommend

·         Pregnancy treatments every 1 to 2 weeks, depending on need

·         Creative Healing and Pregnancy Reflexology

·         Pelvic and lower back support

·         Preparation for birth positions and comfort

·         Hypnobirth visualisation and relaxation practice

·         Birth preparation consultation if needed

·         Planning for postnatal recovery

Helpful GBM products and resources

·         36 Weeks Onwards GBM Hypnobirth recordings

·         Perineal and Vaginal Oil Kit

·         Vaginal preparation guidance

·         EPI-NO, where suitable and advised

·         Ayurvedic Oil Backpacks

·         Rectal Oils / Enema Oil preparation

·         Labour and Postnatal Homeopathic Kit

·         Caulophyllum, where advised

·         Mini G

·         Polbax / Baxtin

·         Baladi Tea

·         Morning Tea

This stage is about preparing the body practically and emotionally for birth.

Final birth preparation

From 36 weeks, GBM preparation becomes more focused. This is when mothers often come for a 36-week appointment with Dr Gowri, which may include pelvic assessment, tissue preparation guidance and birth preparation support.

What we usually recommend

·         36-week appointment with Dr Gowri

·         Pelvic assessment where appropriate

·         Creative Healing and Pregnancy Reflexology

·         Guidance on pelvic mobility and flexibility

·         Vaginal and perineal preparation

·         Rectal oil and enema oil guidance

·         Ayurvedic Oil Backpack demonstration

·         EPI-NO guidance, if using

·         Hypnobirth rehearsal and visualisation

·         Birth plan and emotional preparation

Helpful GBM products and resources

·         36 Week Kit

·         Perineal and Vaginal Oil Kit

·         Dhanwantaram Thailam vaginal oils

·         Rectal Oils

·         Ayurvedic Oil Backpacks

·         EPI-NO

·         Labour and Postnatal Homeopathic Kit

·         36 Weeks Onwards Hypnobirth recordings

·         Baladi Tea

·         Morning Tea

·         Mini G

·         Polbax / Baxtin

This is the stage where we help mothers feel physically ready, mentally calm and emotionally supported as birth approaches.

Staying calm, supported and connected

The Gentle Birth Method encourages mothers to work with the body, rather than against it. Birth preparation focuses on relaxation, breathing, visualisation, body confidence and reducing unnecessary fear.

What we support

·         Baby, Birth and beyond kit

·         Hypnobirth tools and recordings

·         Visualisation and relaxation techniques

·         Breathing and sound

·         Pelvic softness and release

·         Working with contractions

·         Supporting the mother’s confidence

·         Doula or practitioner support, where available

·         Birth attendance, where arranged in advance

Helpful GBM products and resources

·         Labour recordings

·         Continuous Visualisation

·         Birth Rehearsal recordings

·         Labour and Postnatal Homeopathic Kit

·         Caulophyllum, where advised

·         Birth preparation oils, if already part of your plan

This stage is about helping the mother stay calm, focused and connected to her body and baby.

Recovery, nourishment and settling

After birth, the mother needs rest, warmth, nourishment and support. GBM postnatal care focuses on helping the body recover, supporting feeding, calming the nervous system and helping the mother feel held.

What we usually recommend

·         Postnatal home visit

·         Gentle postnatal recovery treatment

·         Creative Healing

·         Reflexology where suitable

·         Support for rest, healing and emotional wellbeing

·         Guidance around postnatal food and nourishment

·         Breastfeeding support where needed

·         Advice on postnatal recovery products

·         All postnatal treatments are home visits and cost £200 each.

Helpful GBM products

·         Post C-Section Recovery Homeopathic Kit, if relevant

·         Lactors

·         Breastfeeding Balls, UK only

·         Postnatal support products

·         Mini G

·         Polbax / Baxtin

·         Fourth Trimester Ayurvedic Postnatal Cookbook

·         Postnatal food guidance

This stage is about helping the mother recover gently and feel supported in the early days.

Rebuilding, feeding and emotional support

The first 6 weeks are a key time for recovery. GBM can support mothers with postnatal healing, feeding, energy, emotional balance and body recovery.

What we usually recommend

·         One or more postnatal home visits

·         A 3-visit or 5-visit postnatal support plan, where suitable

·         Creative Healing and Reflexology

·         Breastfeeding support with our lactation consultant, if needed

·         Midwife support, where appropriate

·         Pelvic check with Dr Gowri, where suitable

·         C-section recovery support, if relevant

·         Ongoing nourishment and recovery guidance

Helpful GBM products

·         Lactors

·         Breastfeeding Balls

·         Post C-Section Recovery Kit

·         Mini G

·         Polbax / Baxtin

·         Fourth Trimester Cookbook

·         Postnatal nourishment products and oils

This stage is about making sure the mother is not left alone to recover, feed, rest and adjust without support.