- Have you previously experienced a birth that you perceive as negative, traumatic or disappointing (whether recently or years ago)?
- Has anyone ever said to you, or you’ve tried to convince yourself, “All that matters is a healthy baby”? Have you ever felt like, “Nobody understands why I have negative feelings about my birth?”
- Do you feel you’d benefit from processing that experience in a supportive environment with someone who understands the range of birth experiences, interventions and outcomes?
- As you think back on your birth, do you currently experience any of the following emotions: sadness, regret, anger, shame, frustration or disappointment?
- Are you currently pregnant and feel that your prior negative birth experience is hindering your preparation for the upcoming birth?
If you answered “Yes” to ANY of the above questions, then Healing From Birth is for you! Healing From Birth is a unique class taught by Sarah Baker, PLD member, who has specialized training in emotional preparation, processing, and support for both the prenatal and postpartum periods. Throughout her work as a birth professional, she learned that far too many women/birthing parents suffer in silence following a negative birth, often feeling isolated in their feelings for months or years after their experience. These experiences continued to fuel her passion for emotional support, and, ultimately, led to the creation of Healing from Birth, giving clients the gift of being heard, validated and assisted in processing.
Your birth experience matters, your baby matters… and YOU matter! Come experience all that Healing From Birth has to offer.
Testimonials
Anonymous: “Sarah has an amazing gift for healing. It’s not just her job but the very essence of who she is. Just talking to her makes me feel soothed and comforted. When I first heard about her one-on-one sessions I immediately jumped at the opportunity because I had a very traumatic birth. Not only did I go from a birthing center to a c-section, but I also experienced abuse from my husband through the (very long) process. When I used to think of my birthing experienced I’d feel overwhelmed. I was angry that I was robbed of the most important experience of my life. But Sarah helped me see it in a new way, breaking down all the emotions I felt, some I didn’t even realize, validating them, and showing me a different perspective. My memory of my birth is now completely different and I can tell my birthing story with so much joy. The thing that shocked me was I had wanted so badly to have another baby to right that wrong and have that perfect experience I was robbed of. After my session I was so at peace with it that I no longer felt like I’d have to have another experience to replace it, I’m proud and happy with the one I had. And that is true healing.”
Leigh: “Sarah’s Healing from Birth sessions are AMAZING. I am forever grateful for her. My son was born at 34wks 5d and stayed at Mercy’s NICU for 33 days before coming home last September. Since, obviously, life with a baby is about constant moving and trying to stay afloat, I never took the time to stop and truly process what we’d been through. Not just the time issue, but those were the hardest 33 days of my life and those feelings and emotions were intimidating. When my son was about 10 months old, I began realizing more and more that this was an issue. I NEEDED to do something about it. I posted in the MBC (Mercy Birthing Center) Facebook page to ask any NICU moms for book recommendations for processing a stay. Almost every single person said they didn’t know of a book, but talking to someone helped tremendously. Sarah came very highly recommended, so I reached out to her and set up a meeting time. I worried that it would be hard to open up to someone I hadn’t previously met about the hardest experience of my life, but her incredibly empathetic spirit made it as though we were old friends chatting. Simply having someone there for the sole purpose of allowing me to let it allllll out was a tremendous help. She validated my emotions and experiences, which was so so meaningful for me. She led me through exercises that helped dive into the root of why I was feeling things and helped me also redirect my focus to the many positive things that took place that had been overshadowed by all of the negative. I left our first session feeling, literally, physically lighter. It was as though a burden had been lifted from me. Sarah was such a blessing to me and an integral piece in my healing journey”
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Private Healing from Birth Series
Series of 3 private sessions | office setting | $250
In this series of 3 private sessions in our warm, inviting office setting, your individual comfort level and emotional safety is the top priority and you will be met with a welcoming spirit of non-judgement. Sarah will gently guide you thru processing your birth experience(s) in a number of ways at your own pace. You will also be given tools for continued processing and healing from on your own, as well as being connected to local professionals and healthcare providers who specialize in emotional/mental health related to pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
To sign up for Healing from Birth, please fill out the Contact Purple Lotus form or email sarah@purplelotusdoulas.com.
DISCLAIMER: This class is NOT designed to take the place of counseling/therapy with a licensed mental health professional, nor is it intended to assess, treat or diagnose mood/mental health disorders.
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